Plain Language

Morbidity and Mortality: Just Skip ’Em

It’s hard to believe, dear readers, but the COVID-19 pandemic has been dominating headlines…

Things We ❤: ProPublica’s Plain Language Reporting

Keep Calm and Stop Saying “Hypertension”

When you hear the word “tension,” what comes to mind? The force of your blood pumping…

The Days of Numbers in Qualitative Research Are… Numbered

Decoding Design Jargon: Typography Edition

Ever had that moment when you’re talking about a product with a designer and you feel…

Be Still My Cardiovascular System

This week, we’d like to have a heart-to-heart about… hearts. That’s right—we’re returning to our…

Health Lit Live with Leslie O’Flahavan

We’re back with a new installment of “Health Lit Live,” where our illustrated host Doug…

Can You Look (and Feel) It?

In this installment of our occasional series of posts about how to build your own website, we’re talking about…

Don’t Make Contraception Scary: Use Familiar Terms