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Bethesda fountain at Central Park in New York City On a beautiful, sunny Tuesday afternoon, I found myself outside past 5 PM. The sun was still up, students at the university weren’t wearing jackets, and I thought to myself: it’s finally over. The cold weather has drifted away. No more snowstorms. No more freezing wind chills. People were outside, smiling, feeling free. Then, the weather took a turn . Suddenly, the temperature dropped. The warm air I had been enjoying vanis

Understanding Illness Anxiety Disorder Most of us worry about our health from time to time. A new headache starts to form, even a lingering cough —- it’s normal to feel concerned. But for some people, the feeling of developing serious illnesses can become distressing, constant, or life-consuming. Formerly known as hypochondriasis, Illness Anxiety Disorder (IAD) is a mental health condition for individuals who consistently think they’re developing some sort of illness, when

I’m not an influencer. I’m no youtuber. And I’m certainly not a Tiktoker–although, I love to make lipsync videos that make other people cringe every time they see one. But my favorite videos are the ones where I talk about the true stories, or getting people to relate with my experiences. Photo by Lively Scout When I first started this campaign with Minorities in Medicine, I knew it would be different. I’d get a lot of strange remarks, especially from my closest friends and

Tatiana Moylan, MD , a staff member of the Yale Center for Healthcare Simulation, was presented with the Outstanding Community Partner...