Healthcare for Humans
A Blog by Wingspan Health
Discover more of our articles, lists, and tools to navigate healthcare.
7 Healthcare Professionals to Follow on TikTok
These doctors, nurses, and other healthcare professionals are certified to practice medicine but verified to go viral on TikTok.
Translating Chronically Ill Patients’ Jargon
It may be difficult for those who don’t live with a rare or chronic disease to understand these words among those that do.
7 Rare Food Allergies
More than 170 different foods cause allergic reactions to people in the United States but there are 7 rare food allergies.
7 Dehydration Tests: Do You Need Water?
You must drink a certain amount of water to survive as more than 50% of your body is made up of water (60% to be precise).
Most Common Food Allergies (Ranked)
All of them are usual suspects that you may be putting into your grocery cart. How many of those foods can you eat?
Medical Terminology You've Probably Heard Of
These words are great to know if you ever find yourself in a doctor’s office, hospital, or watching a medical drama on TV.
Quantified Self: Your Health Data Portrait
Keeping track of your health was a subjective task until the “Quantified Self” movement.
50 Complex Medical Terms for Everyday Moments
Medical jargon can be described in a more empathetic way. See our list of healthcare terms translated into everyday people-speak!
What Can You Do if You Can’t Donate Blood?
If you don’t meet the eligibility requirements to donate blood, you’ve come to the right place if you still want to support blood donation.
How Can I Donate Blood Safely in a Pandemic?
The need for blood donations to meet the needs of patient care is constant – even more so during a pandemic!