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Kathleen Doheny

Kathleen Doheny is a Los Angeles-based freelance journalist who writes about health and lifestyle topics.

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Operation Closet Space: How to Get Your Adult Kids' Stuff Out of Your Home

You want them to take their yearbooks and old clothes away. It's okay to nag. It's better to set deadlines.
May 29, 2023
A woman getting a mammogram. Next Avenue, Metastatic Breast Cancer

Metastatic Breast Cancer: What We Know and Don't Know About It

Though the mortality rate for metastatic breast cancer is generally high, exceptions give researchers hope
August 11, 2021
A man kneeling on a pillow playing the singing bowls for a sound bath. Next Avenue, stress

How a Sound Bath Can Help You De-Stress

Sound baths bathe participants in sound waves and help some people quiet their minds
July 8, 2021
Older adult man talking on the phone sitting at the kitchen table. Medical, hospital, Next Avenue

The Art of Getting Updates on a Hospitalized Patient

It can be challenging, but there are steps you can take to make the process go smoother
April 14, 2021
COVID-19 vaccine given to patient

Warning: COVID-19 Vaccine Scams Are Clever and Tenacious

How to spot them and how to report them
February 1, 2021
The dentists/dental staff wear a properly sealed mask rated to capture mercury or provide air/oxygen, a protective gown, face shield and hair net, and non-latex nitrile gloves, Next Avenue, dental hygiene

Is Your Mouthful of Metal Healthy?

New FDA guidance says silver fillings may cause health problems for some
October 30, 2020
person stretching

How an Acupuncturist, a PT and Runner's Butt Made Me Stretch

The importance of stretching as you age
September 17, 2020
Man in hospital bed

Rescheduling That Elective Surgery? Here's What to Know

As hospitals manage COVID-19, elective surgeries are possible again
June 9, 2020
A grandmother holds her newborn grandchild

When Is the Right Time to Visit a New Grandchild?

Yes, it takes a village — but maybe first, a 'no-visitors' period
January 17, 2020
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