When you go to the dentist, you’re likely focused on matters like cavities and gum health. But dental experts can detect a lot more from your exam.
“A lot about someone’s overall health can be observed just by looking in their mouth,” Dr. Kami Hoss, a dentist and author of If Your Mouth Could Talk, told HuffPost. “In fact, over 100 systemic conditions and many medications can have oral…
My 11-Year-Old Patient Was Pregnant. Here's What I Want You To Know About Being 'Pro-Life.'
July 12, 2025
Editor’s note: This story was originally published in 2022. In light of new discussions and developments related to reproductive rights, HuffPost Personal is resharing it.
One morning this past December, I woke up early to listen to judges with lifetime appointments…
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“I was a very new intern, working in the ED. I got asked to see a young woman patient and the diagnosis put beside her name by triage staff said ‘SELF HARM.’”
“So I took her into a consult room and tried my best to ask her about what was…
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And finally, “My best friend is an ER nurse, and she once told me about a patient who completely shattered her ‘seen-it-all’ mentality. A middle-aged man came in with mysterious, worsening abdominal pain. Scans showed a strange shadow near his…
Doctors, Nurses, And Other Medical Professionals Are Revealing Their WILDEST Patient Encounters
April 20, 2025
“Unhinged” Medical Patient Stories TikTok
If one thing’s for certain, it’s that the medical field is not for the weak. Coming from someone who gets squeamish while watching medical TV shows, I can’t imagine what doctors, nurses…
The Internet Is SHOOK After A Non-Black Doctor Drastically Misdiagnosed Their Black Patient
March 13, 2025
@joelbervell Representation in medicine isn’t just important—it’s lifesaving. This video from @dr. nonny | medicine | beauty shows how a patient was almost misdiagnosed with frostbite simply because of the color of their skin. When we lack diversity in medicine, these…
A Urologist Shared The Single Question He Asks Every Patient, And It Can Reveal A Lot About Your Health
February 17, 2025
“The bladder needs to contract on its own — it’s a muscle on its own, not connected to anything else,” Larish noted. “So if you’re farting, that means that you’re using abdominal musculature, right? You’re increasing the entire intra-abdominal pressure in…
