Patrick Waechter is an LA-based journalist focusing on health, wildlife, and destigmatization. He has reported from 77 countries and was recognized by NLGJA: The Association of LGBTQ Journalists for excellence in reporting on HIV/AIDS.
During hypnosis for anxiety and relationship trauma, I felt guilty admitting that it wasn’t working, so I faked it. I talked to hypnotherapy experts to find out why that happened, and how the process can — and should! — work.
Mpox case numbers are low and trending lower. Here’s how science saved the day and where the White House and CDC are currently focusing their efforts to fight the outbreak.
When it comes to therapy, it can sometimes help to see someone who matches your identity. But Black therapists are underrepresented in mental healthcare, leaving people searching harder for a mental health professional who gets them.
A monkeypox patient in Portugal was hospitalized with heart inflammation, and this week a severely immunocompromised person diagnosed with monkeypox died in Texas. Here’s what we know so far about the worst risks of the virus.
Monkeypox can cause painful sores that — depending on where they are on your body — make it difficult to eat, drink, or use the bathroom. Here are some home remedies and treatments that might help.
While it’s theoretically possible for rats and mice to become a US reservoir of monkeypox, the experts we talked to said virus-containing wastewater is not a concern at the moment — and you definitely don’t need to bleach your toilet water.
Although there have been at least nine cases of monkeypox in kids in the US, public health officials say that they believe the chance of widespread infections in youngsters is remote, even with a new school year just around the corner.
Newer drugs on the market like tirzepatide (Mounjaro) and semaglutide (Wegovy) seem like promising ways to lose weight. However, they can have side effects and don’t work for everyone.
There are nearly 2,000 monkeypox cases in 46 states and territories across the US. Despite social media posts about long lines for vaccinations and an inability to get tested, CDC experts say they are working overtime to control the outbreak.
Monkeypox is not a “gay disease,” but experts are concerned about currently rising cases among men who have sex with men. Here's how to avoid infection and what it's like to have monkeypox, including symptoms and pictures of the lesions.
Monkeypox is not a “gay disease,” but experts are concerned about currently rising cases among men who have sex with men. Here's how to avoid infection and what it's like to have monkeypox, including symptoms and pictures of the lesions.
During hypnosis for anxiety and relationship trauma, I felt guilty admitting that it wasn’t working, so I faked it. I talked to hypnotherapy experts to find out why that happened, and how the process can — and should! — work.
Newer drugs on the market like tirzepatide (Mounjaro) and semaglutide (Wegovy) seem like promising ways to lose weight. However, they can have side effects and don’t work for everyone.
When it comes to therapy, it can sometimes help to see someone who matches your identity. But Black therapists are underrepresented in mental healthcare, leaving people searching harder for a mental health professional who gets them.
There are nearly 2,000 monkeypox cases in 46 states and territories across the US. Despite social media posts about long lines for vaccinations and an inability to get tested, CDC experts say they are working overtime to control the outbreak.
Mpox case numbers are low and trending lower. Here’s how science saved the day and where the White House and CDC are currently focusing their efforts to fight the outbreak.
Many different kinds of animals can get COVID, including deer, mink, and...tigers. Here’s how Carole Baskin handled COVID cases in Big Cat Rescue’s tigers, and what zoos are doing to keep animals safe.
A monkeypox patient in Portugal was hospitalized with heart inflammation, and this week a severely immunocompromised person diagnosed with monkeypox died in Texas. Here’s what we know so far about the worst risks of the virus.
Monkeypox can cause painful sores that — depending on where they are on your body — make it difficult to eat, drink, or use the bathroom. Here are some home remedies and treatments that might help.
Although there have been at least nine cases of monkeypox in kids in the US, public health officials say that they believe the chance of widespread infections in youngsters is remote, even with a new school year just around the corner.