Health

For most women, hot flashes, fatigue, joint pain, and other side effects of antiestrogen therapy significantly impact quality of life. Antiestrogen therapies also increase the risk of osteoporosis (bone loss), blood clots, and other…

October 8thTh2026, – Every day millions of women answer the simplest question: “How are you?” with the same two words: “I’m fine.” But behind those words may be a very different reality: one in which women are silently struggling with…

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…

Unfortunately, some head and neck cancers can develop slowly over time without any obvious symptoms. For example, it usually takes years for oral cancer to develop after an HPV infection. Head and neck cancer symptoms can also seem like…

Sexually transmitted infections (STIs) are no laughing matter, but we need to talk about them. STIs can happen to anyone. If you have sex, you are at risk. About one in five people in the United States currently has an STD, and if you think…

Every case of breast cancer is different, so treatment should not be a one-size-fits-all approach. The Breast Cancer Index (BCI) is a test that can help you tailor breast cancer treatment to your individual tumor biology. Doctors use the…

English+ Infographic textIt is extremely common and normal to experience changes in sexual health during and after prostate cancer treatment. The patient and his partner may experience: shame disappointment fear These feelings…

As Aileen Weintraub tells itWhen I was growing up in New Orleans, everyone thought I was cool because I had double joints. I could twist my tongue around and slide my arm out of his socket. It was fun to show off, but there was one serious…

EnglishChronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) has long been considered a condition that occurs in men, particularly smokers. Today you might think of an old photo of a miner or a man in his 70s who smoked heavily his entire life. In…

EnglishAsthma is one of the most common diseases in the United States, affecting approximately 11 out of 100 women. It is a chronic (long-term) condition that causes inflammation of the airways and makes breathing difficult.Asthma can be…

EnglishImagine breathing through a straw. Now imagine that you are running or very stressed and trying to breathe through this straw. This is what millions of people with asthma experience when they have an asthma “crisis” or attack.But…

EnglishWhen RoseMary*'s husband was diagnosed with prostate cancer 22 years ago, they were both very insecure and knew that the diagnosis could change their lives.What they couldn't fully predict was the extent to which the treatment would…

My friends Jenny and Jon* always seemed like the perfect couple. They laugh at each other's jokes, eat off each other's plates, and have just the right amount of competitive spirit as they play Euchre and "That's Not a Hat." So I was…

+ Infographic textIt is extremely common and normal to experience changes in sexual health during and after prostate cancer treatment. Both partners may experience the following: shame disappointment…

The philosophy that less is more is not for everyone. (We see you, cluttercore!) But it's a good rule of thumb when it comes to risk factors for health conditions. We know that the fewer risk factors there are, the better the chance of…

September 29, 2026 is World Heart Day.High blood pressure, or hypertension, is a common health condition that affects nearly half of all women in the United States. But how much do we really know about it? Many people may not understand the…

+ Video transcript Video/Image Voiceover/Audio A man and a woman walk and hold hands Treating prostate cancer can save lives – but it can also change a couple's sex life. GRAPHIC: Empty bed GREAT: Sexual changes are common:…