Virgie Townsend
What It’s Like to Get a Double Lung Transplant in Your 20s
“No one knows what cystic fibrosis is and how severe it is.”
I'm Living With an Antibiotic-Resistant Infection
"I got MRSA during the winter break of my senior year of college. My first outbreak lasted six months and was all below the belt. I had it on my genitals, along my ass, and down my legs."
How to Check Yourself for the Deadliest Kind of Skin Cancer
Melanoma cases have been rising in the US for the past 20 years.
How to Tell Your Kid That You're Dying
Explaining to a child that you're terminally ill is one of the hardest things a parent can do.
Narcolepsy Gave Me Disturbing Spiritual Visions
"A miracle and a disorder met at a perfect confluence of science and faith."
How the Death of a Parent Affects a Child
An estimated 1.5 million US children lose one or both parents by the age of 15.
Untreatable Infections Are Likely Killing More People Than Doctors Thought
The parents of one 27-year-old who died are speaking out.
Kids Who Face Their Fears Develop More Confidence
Many parents struggle with how to help their children manage anxiety.
There's No Such Thing as a Baby Opioid Addict
“They can be born dependent on a substance, but there is a difference between dependence and addiction.”