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AnOther
1 week ago
Writing

Eliza Barry Callahan's Debut Novel Is an Invigorating Study of Deafness

A debut novel 'The Hearing Test' by Eliza Barry Callahan delves into themes of life, chance, sickness, and language with an original and vivid narrative. [ more ]
The Atlantic
1 week ago
Writing

The 'Lurid Metaphors' of Illness

Meghan O'Rourke recommends books that explore sickness, health, and the evolving understanding of medical concepts. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
2 weeks ago
Writing

When My Mom Got Sick, This TV Show Kept Us Going

Family dynamics can shift during adversity, impacting individual outlooks and behaviors. [ more ]
The Atlantic
3 months ago
Writing

The Horror and Shame of Losing My Hair

Hair loss can have a significant emotional impact on individuals, causing feelings of sadness and diminished self-worth.
For some individuals, the loss of hair may be more emotionally distressing than other physical changes resulting from illness or treatment. [ more ]
www.cbc.ca
2 weeks ago
Boston Bruins

Maple Leafs stave off elimination in 2-1 victory over Bruins in overtime | CBC News

The Toronto Maple Leafs won Game 5 against the Boston Bruins, despite star player Auston Matthews being out due to illness. [ more ]
ESPN.com
2 weeks ago
Toronto Maple Leafs

Matthews still ill with Leafs on brink of elimination

Maple Leafs forward Auston Matthews is battling an illness, potentially affecting his ability to play in the crucial Game 5 of the playoff series. [ more ]
Dodger Blue
2 months ago
LA Dodgers

Max Muncy Lost Weight Due To Illness But Traveled With Dodgers To South Korea

Max Muncy, Gavin Lux, and assistant pitching coach Connor McGuiness were sick, but Muncy traveled to South Korea for the Seoul Series after losing 10 pounds to an illness, Muncy's offensive performance is key for the Dodgers lineup with his impressive stats since 2018, including 175 home runs and .356 on-base percentage. [ more ]
Dodger Blue
2 months ago
LA Dodgers

Gavin Lux & Max Muncy Expected To Travel With Dodgers To South Korea

Gavin Lux and Max Muncy missed the Dodgers' Cactus League game due to illness
Lux and Muncy are expected to travel to South Korea for the Seoul Series. [ more ]
www.90min.com
3 months ago
Liverpool FC

Alisson left out of Liverpool squad to face Burnley

Liverpool goalkeeper Alisson will miss the game against Burnley due to illness.
Defender Joe Gomez is also unavailable due to sickness. [ more ]
Bavarian Football Works
3 months ago
Bayern Munich

Training Report: Bayern Munich's Manuel Neuer, Thomas Tuchel absent from practice; Joshua Kimmich hits the treadmill; Youngsters working hard; and MORE!

Thomas Tuchel and Manuel Neuer were absent from Bayern Munich training due to illness and rest, respectively.
Bayern Munich may be without Tuchel for their upcoming match against Borussia Mönchengladbach if he does not recover from the flu. [ more ]
Boston.com
4 months ago
New England Patriots

Patriots' Trent Brown tells the story of 'a year like no other' from his perspective in new report

Trent Brown addresses the controversies surrounding him in an interview.
Brown denies saying he wants to join an NFC team next year.
Brown discusses his illnesses and missed games during the season. [ more ]
The Atlantic
4 months ago
Books

Seven Books That Actually Capture What Sickness Is Like

The best authors who write about illness go beyond the typical narratives and explore the complexities and realities of human life.
These writers do not provide simple instructions or happy endings, but instead represent specific experiences in the face of illness. [ more ]
ESPN.com
5 months ago
National Basketball Association

Source: Pacers' Haliburton likely out vs. Heat

Tyrese Haliburton is expected to miss Saturday night's game due to illness.
His absence could impact the Pacers' performance in their upcoming in-season tournament quarterfinal. [ more ]
Fort Worth Star-Telegram
5 months ago
Dallas Cowboys

'Voice of the Dallas Cowboys' absent from radio broadcast for Cowboys Thursday night game

Longtime Dallas Cowboys radio announcer Brad Sham is absent from the call for the Dallas Cowboys game due to illness.
Kyle Youmans replaced Sham on the call for Thursday night's game for the Dallas Cowboys Radio Network. [ more ]
The Atlantic
5 months ago
Coronavirus

Sick Season Will Be Worse From Now On

The presence of COVID-19 alongside other respiratory viruses increases the likelihood of people getting sick during the winter.
Infections are still not back to pre-pandemic levels and the addition of COVID-19 has made winter even more challenging.
Flu and RSV are behaving more within their normal bounds this year, but overall infections are still increased due to the presence of COVID-19. [ more ]
Sun Sentinel
5 months ago
Public health

You're sick. It's the holidays. Your doctor is booked, but here is how to get the medication you need

Getting the right medication quickly can shorten illnesses and relieve symptoms.
COVID tests can be done at home and require a prescription for Paxlovid if positive.
Telehealth can be a convenient option for managing symptoms and accessing medication during the holidays. [ more ]
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