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A medical student about the graduate. And a lack of closure.

In this isolated and new existence, we are experiencing a collective grief. A deep, poignant distress caused by bereavement. Apart physically, but together mourning the loss of the world we once knew. Life has distinct stepping stones. Birth, death, marriage, graduation. Proof that one phase of existence has ended, and another will soon begin. Traditionally,… Read More »

Natalbany family, others, who rely on medicine now touted as coronavirus treament, worry about supply – The Advocate

Kaydence Lusk was just five months old when she was diagnosed with a rare lung disease. The seven-year-old is now in second grade, rarely needs to take oxygen and, earlier this year, was able to enjoy a trip to Disney World with her family, through the Make-A-Wish Foundation.  Her disease, so rare that only eight… Read More »

Seven things it is perfectly acceptable NOT to feel guilty about during lockdown

With over half of humanity now living in lockdown, staying home has become the new normal and millions of people across the globe are attempting to use the time to ‘better themselves’. Whether they’re making music, art, learning a new skill, discovering the joys of cooking or getting the abs they always wanted – it… Read More »

Medical News Today: Online information about probiotics often misleading

As probiotics grow in popularity, a recent study investigates the reliability of online information. They find that the majority of “top” websites provide information that lacks scientific evidence. As scientists have become increasingly interested in the role of gut bacteria, so have the public. In parallel with the microbiome’s rise to fame, probiotics have grown… Read More »