healthcare

woman in mask showing office ceiling (l) stock photo of woman being treated by doctor (c) woman showing ceiling that has photos of men stuck to it (r)

‘This implies that a visit to the gyno is a sexually exciting experience instead of awkward, painful, and medical’: Gynecologist pastes photos of attractive men to ceiling, sparking debate

'It feels kinda predatory to me ngl.'

On May 18, 2022 by Gisselle Hernandez

Always pads in aisle with tweet centered by A.Morgs "A year ago today, I woke up with an Always pad stuck to my bum, after twisting during the night. This caused a rash the next day and after a weekend of pain, I was admitted to hospital with necrotising fasciitis and septic shock."

‘They’re a bad product’: Woman claims that using an Always menstrual pad sent her into septic shock

'I don't trust their sh*t.'

On May 14, 2022 by Brooke Sjoberg

Woman moving hands spiritually (l) woman closed eyes hands moving spiritually caption "Parasite Removal 93.9hz 7.83hz Here is another parasite killing frequency "93.9hz plus 7.83hz" (c) woman posing hands spiritually (r)

‘Medical intuitives’ on Tiktok are claiming that ‘healing frequencies’ can cure people from parasites

TikTok hashtags related to 'medical intuitives' have nearly 250 million views.

On May 13, 2022 by Charlotte Colombo

Internet Culture IRL

man talking in chair caption "*goes to urgent care for a random sore throat* "it's strep, here's some antibiotics" (l) man in black outfit in dark room caption "HIV"(c) man talking in chair hand on throat caption "*strep comes back, i lose30lbs, can barely walk*" (r)

A TikToker is showcasing the importance of regular STD testing as what doctors thought was strep turned out to be HIV

'I’ve been undetectable for 3.5 years now.'

On May 8, 2022 by Cecilia Lenzen

woman outside holding plant in hand caption " Historically used as an herb, but also for menstrual and labor pains and also worms????" (l) woman hand holding plant caption "do you recognize this plant?" (c) woman hand up to side of face speaking with caution warning on hand (r)

‘Thank you for mentioning the risks’: TikTok foragers are warning viewers not to turn to plants for abortions in the wake of the Supreme Court draft leak

'Thank you for using your platform to speak about this.'

On May 8, 2022 by Braden Bjella

IUD and other various birth control methods on white table with petals scattered

‘This is so unbelievably common’: Women on TikTok are talking about their experiences with birth control side effects

'It’s crazy that at this point women still have to deal with these side effects.'

On May 7, 2022 by Brooke Sjoberg

Amazon says it will support workers who have to travel to get an abortion if Roe v. Wade is repealed, sparking debate (updated)

'Go support local businesses if you can.'

On May 7, 2022 by Braden Bjella

‘Scam artists for real’: TikToker says Walgreens gave her ‘free’ COVID tests that were actually billed to her insurance

'My pharmacy did the same thing.'

On May 1, 2022 by Braden Bjella

A woman showing a healthcare bill

‘I’m not paying it’: Woman outlines how a hospital charged her almost $4,000 for Tylenol

She goes on to explain the best way to fight outrageous medical bills.

On Apr 29, 2022 by Mikael Thalen

Dr. Melissa Sell account with post "An ovarian cyst is a functional gift from nature to make you more attractive and fertile after a traumatic loss."

Dr. Melissa Sell called tumors ‘purposeful adaptations’. Doctors debunk her claims

'Telling people tumors are evolutionary is truly insane.'

On Apr 29, 2022 by Kathleen Wong

A woman in a motorized wheelchair

A woman is making TikTok’s spinning in her motorized wheelchair for donations to her van fund. TikTokers say it’s exposing the state of the U.S. healthcare system

'I hope some guilt ridden insurance company CEO sees this and sponsors you.'

On Apr 28, 2022 by Mikael Thalen

Man with disabilities trying device that could help him eat (l) news reporter friend of man speaking caption "Blue Cross needs to be held accountable" (c) Man with disabilities showing the motion of his arm (r)

Blue Cross Blue Shield called out for refusing to cover man’s assisted eating device

'What is the point of insurance at this point? Who are they helping??'

On Apr 21, 2022 by Jacob Seitz

medical scan assistant looking around (l) (r) person being scanned (m)

‘Gotta keep the poker face up’: X-ray tech makes video about finding ‘something’ while scanning patient, sparking debate

'When you scan a patient and find something…but you can’t tell them.'

On Apr 20, 2022 by Braden Bjella

Woman holding turpentine bottle caption "They won't tell you this is a cure all even for cancer. If you want to clear parasites, treat respiratory infections, colds, eczema, cancer, read about Pine Oil aka pure gum springs turpentine" (l) Turpentine bottle warning label with red underllining "Safety information: Keep out of reach of children. For external use only. May cause skin irritation" (r)

‘I’ll buy anything TikTok tells me to’: A TikTok ‘nurse’ is pushing turpentine cures—don’t be fooled

'People will believe anything on the internet.'

On Apr 15, 2022 by Braden Bjella

paramedics tending to car (l) a single woman approaching a black woman (r)

TikToker films paramedics tending to white woman after crash but not Black woman

'I just wanted you to see exactly why people say Black women need to be protected.'

On Apr 6, 2022 by Laiken Neumann