Women’s Pain Isn’t “Mysterious”—It’s Ignored Data Shannon sat in the emergency department, doubled over with abdominal pain. The CT scan was negative. Labs were “normal.” The clinician said the words so many women have heard before: “We don’t know what’s wrong. Maybe it’s stress or anxiety.”Shannon left with no answers, no treatment plan, and a familiar feeling—her pain was “normal?” This isn’t an isolated story. It’s…
Most Genetic Test Are A Scam—Here’s What The Glossy Commercials Don’t Say
Most Genetic Test Are A Scam—Here’s What The Glossy Commercials Don’t Say Last year, Jasmine, a 36-year-old woman made an appointment worried about her family history of breast cancer. She had saved up to pay for a genetic test because she wanted to do everything she could to be there for her family. But Jasmine’s health story was far more complex. She worked two part…
Finding Dr. Right–Step VI Ask Questions
Everybody knows your health is the most important thing. How to stay healthy is more challenging. Finding the right provider to give you advice and keep you on the path of health is a big part of that. This series of posts will give you some tips to help you find someone you can trust to be your partner in getting and keeping your best…