Understanding Double-Blind Clinical Trials

If you have ever thought about joining a clinical study, you may have come across the term “double-blind clinical trial”. For people who are not familiar with medical research studies, this terminology can feel confusing. But understanding what it means is important, not only so you can make informed decisions as a participant, but so…

A Timeline of Mental Health Treatment

These days, receiving treatment for mental health is a bit of a double-edged sword. Therapy and medication are more readily accessible than ever and many people have been able to be open and honest about their struggles, both in their personal lives and on social media, without dealing with too much negative backlash, but the…

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What Is Fibromyalgia?

World-famous popstar Lady Gaga recently opened up publicly about her struggles with fibromyalgia, a common pain disorder that many suffer in silence. She now hopes that her upcoming Netflix documentary will help spread awareness and encourage others to share their own stories. So what is fibromyalgia? Fibromyalgia is a chronic disorder that causes widespread pain…