Medical Conditions

Being Diagnosed With Psoriasis as a Woman of Color Wasn't Easy

Aug 6, 2025

Being Diagnosed With Psoriasis as a Woman of Color Wasn't Easy

According to the National Psoriasis Foundation, around 125 million people have psoriasis — that's two to three percent of the population — including me.

Social Media Has Given Us All "Popcorn Brain" — Now What?

Jul 22, 2025

Social Media Has Given Us All "Popcorn Brain" — Now What?

I'll be the first to admit I'm chronically online.

Can I Still Be a Wellness Girlie If I'm OK With Being Sick?

Jul 7, 2025

Can I Still Be a Wellness Girlie If I'm OK With Being Sick?

In today's world — amid intensive biohacking and accessible diagnostic testing — illness is a seen as a personal failure.

Yes, That "Materialists" Limb-Lengthening Procedure Is Real

Jun 13, 2025

Yes, That "Materialists" Limb-Lengthening Procedure Is Real

Warning: spoilers for "Materialists" ahead.

Jessie J "Getting to Keep" Nipples Amid Breast Cancer — This Procedure May Be Why

Jun 4, 2025

Jessie J "Getting to Keep" Nipples Amid Breast Cancer — This Procedure May Be Why

For many breast cancer patients, diagnosis is just the start of a tumultuous medical journey.

Exercise Therapy Is Helping Breast Cancer Patients Reclaim Their Strength

May 29, 2025

Exercise Therapy Is Helping Breast Cancer Patients Reclaim Their Strength

Many of us view exercise as a necessary evil.

Welcome to Camp Breastie, an Adult Summer Camp Where Joy and Cancer Coexist

May 20, 2025

Welcome to Camp Breastie, an Adult Summer Camp Where Joy and Cancer Coexist

It's not the kind of club you want to join, but its members are certainly making the most of it.

She Shared Her Breast Cancer Journey With Millions — Here's What She Learned

May 15, 2025

She Shared Her Breast Cancer Journey With Millions — Here's What She Learned

Health is a deeply personal topic.

How I Stay Sane When the Internet Tries to Diagnose My Mystery Illness

May 13, 2025

How I Stay Sane When the Internet Tries to Diagnose My Mystery Illness

"You have retrobulbar abscess/cellulitis.

Why This Met Gala Felt Special as a Person With a Disability

May 6, 2025

Why This Met Gala Felt Special as a Person With a Disability

As someone with a visible disability, the idea that canes and eye patches can be fashionable is not entirely groundbreaking.

Going to Coachella With a Chronic Illness Is Different, but Not Impossible

Apr 9, 2025

Going to Coachella With a Chronic Illness Is Different, but Not Impossible

I never went to Coachella prior to developing a mysterious illness, and now, part of me fears I never will.

The $20,181 Cost of Living With an Autoimmune Disease

Mar 31, 2025

The $20,181 Cost of Living With an Autoimmune Disease

Welcome to Show the Receipts, a series where we ask interesting people to share exactly how much it costs to get shit done.