For some of my patients, going to college is especially nerve-wracking because it will be their first time living away from home with a chronic disease.
I deal with teen health daily. I care for a lot of adolescents and young adults with chronic disease, everything from asthma to diabetes to congenital heart defects. As my patients grow up they have a lot to deal with because of medical issues: taking …
Recently there was a lovely story in the New York Times about a young couple struggling to navigate the complexities of a romantic relationship. Both in their early 20’s, dating is a relatively new experience for them. She likes physical affection; he prefers sitting alone on the couch. She wants a pet; he is allergic. They are learning to negotiate the small things while clinging to their common affection for …
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