


“You Might As Well Live”
Chronic medical issues--including a genetic mutation which gave her her showstopper eyes--impacted much of Elizabeth Taylor's life, but never defined it.
Are Doctors And Patients From Different Planets?
Sometimes it seems like doctors and patients speak two different languages. In her new book, Dr. Danielle Ofri aims to help bridge the language gap.
How Migraines Drove Me Out Of The Office, And Into My Dream Job
Self-employment was the perfect solution for my problem with chronic headaches, but it shouldn't have been my only option.
Humanizing The White Coat
A Moth-style storytelling series for physicians aims to show that doctors are just as human as their patients.
The Neurologist Poet Who Helps Heal Combat Vets
"Physical and emotional pain defy language, defeat it," says Dawn McGuire. Her work helps vets suffering from brain injury and PTSD fight back.

Slice Of The Pie
This deaf-owned San Francisco pizzeria has an inventive business model, and an even more inventive menu.

The Late President of Protest
Folk singer-songwriter Phil Ochs gave voice to the righteously rebellious 1960s, while trying to keep his depression in check.


The Left Foot Of The Fastest Woman Alive
Although her leg was deformed by polio as a child, Wilma Rudolph didn't let her illness stop her from reaching Olympic gold.
Folks is an online magazine dedicated to telling the stories of remarkable people who refuse to be defined by their health issues. By sharing the experiences of these individuals, we hope to change people’s notions about what it means to be ‘normal’.
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