A friend of mine injured her knee and has been seeking treatment for it. At first she was told that she might have a torn ligament. Then an X-ray showed that it was most likely sprained. After an MRI, … [Read more...]
When Babies Aren’t Your Business
A friend of mine recently went to visit a friend and her new baby. During their visit, the subject of fertility came up, as my friend is trying for a baby of her own. She asked if the couple had been … [Read more...]
A Hospital Waiting Room Headache
The other day a friend of mine went to the hospital to get an MRI done on her knee. She checked in and was asked to sit in the waiting area until the technician was ready. As my friend walked over, … [Read more...]
Take Health Advice With A Grain Of Salt
If you’re a fan of John Oliver, you might have caught the latest episode of his humorous news show, Last Week Tonight. This week he took down so-called scientific reports that get promoted by the … [Read more...]
A Cancer Patient Faux Pas
A friend of mine was recently at a small dinner party hosted by friends. One of the guests was diagnosed with ovarian cancer a few months ago. Though my friend didn’t personally know the woman, she’d … [Read more...]