Health

Hey, ladies! We have good and bad news. The bad news is that heart disease is still the leading cause of death among women in the U.S. (We'd like to see that change, but it hasn't - yet.) The good news is that the American College of…

Human epidermal growth factor receptor 2 (HER2) is an important biomarker in the treatment of gastric and esophageal cancer. HER2 biomarkers are proteins found on the surface of cells that support cell growth and repair. Cancers with high…

Jason Resendez is President and CEO of the National Alliance for Caregiving and Madhavi Vemireddy, MD, is a family caregiver and CEO of CleoNovember is National Family Care Month.Let's call her Mary. She's 52 and hasn't slept through the…

As you navigate complicated user interfaces, you may come across words and terms you don't know. Here is a list of the most common ones you might encounter.Antibiotic: drugs that eliminate bacteria to prevent them from multiplying; is used…

Even if you suspect you have Alzheimer's, it can be difficult to hear the diagnosis. However, you can still control certain aspects of your attention by knowing as much as possible. This means you need to ask even more questions,…

EnglishWhen you hear the term “arthritis,” you might think of pain and loss of cartilage in joints like knees, ankles, and hands. Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is an autoimmune disease caused by the immune system attacking the joints rather…

As you learn about cUTIs, you may come across words and terms you don't know. Here is a list of some common problems:Antibiotic: drugs that kill bacteria to prevent their growth; is used to treat bacterial infectionsAntibiotic resistance…

While treatments like medications and surgery help relieve RA symptoms, there are things you can also do at home. Low-impact physical activities such as walking or swimming help increase or maintain muscle strength around the joints.…

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month.Twenty-nine was supposed to be the first year of the rest of my life. I was active and healthy, an avid runner with an established career in healthcare. When we were newly engaged, Ryan and I were…

So what exactly is happening to our mental health system?1. A shortage of psychiatrists and mental health providers Despite increasing public demand for mental health services, there is a significant shortage of psychiatrists and mental…

Asthma can be divided into several categories.The categories depend on:The severity of the symptomsThe frequency of symptomsTreatment for your asthma depends on the category. CALL: Asthma symptomsPantingTosDifficulty breathingTightness in…

October 18, 2026 is World Menopause Day.Ah, menopause.We spent decades not knowing anything about you, and now you're everywhere. Like our own little Timothée Chalamet.Don't get us wrong - the more people talk about menopause, the better.…

Slide 1:Hed: Is your asthma under control? Ten: When asthma is under control, life is better. Here's what to monitor and what to do next.Slide 2: Uncontrolled asthma is life changingAsthma is a chronic disease. There is no cure, but proper…

HealthyWomen welcomes the Administration's recent announcement of an Executive Order that would establish a new Division of Women's Health within the National Institutes of Health, establish a White House Women's Health Task Force, and…

“Do you remember last summer when I was so crazy?” a woman asks her husband, wiping tears from her eyes. For many women, perimenopause causes emotional, mental, and physical changes that can be serious. And for a long time, women had no…

Bacterial vaginosis (BV) is an infection that occurs when more “bad” bacteria crowd out healthy bacteria in the vagina.About one in three women get BV.Symptoms of BVThe most common symptom of BV is abnormal vaginal discharge. White, gray or…

Slide 1:Hed: Is your asthma under control?Ten: When asthma is controlled, daily life is better. Here's what to look for and what to do next.Slide 2: Uncontrolled asthma affects lifeAsthma is a chronic disease. There is no cure, but proper…

Even if you suspect you may have Alzheimer's, it can be difficult to hear the diagnosis. However, you can still take control of certain aspects of your care by knowing as much as possible. This means you need to ask even more questions,…