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Hives are red, itchy, raised welts or spots on the skin. The medical term for hives is Urticaria. What is Chronic Spontaneous Urticaria? Why do hives occur? Cells in your body store histamine, a chemical released by the immune system when…

If you need treatment for liver disease, you should first consult a gastroenterologist.Gastroenterologist = doctor who treats the entire digestive systemYour gastroenterologist may suggest you see a hepatologist.Hepatologist =…

If you've ever licked a little while sneezing or laughing, you've probably been told that it's just one of the things that comes with having a baby or getting older. But while urinary incontinence is common, it's not normal, and new…

June is Alzheimer's Disease and Brain Awareness Month.Did you know that the human brain weighs 3 pounds? If that seems a little too easy for everything your brain is doing – we feel you. Three pounds is a toaster or a bag of apples. But…

July is UV Safety Awareness Month. Stars – they are just like us!Let's take the sun for example. The fiery ball in the sky is 4.6 billion years old - that's the average age in star years.And the sun is responsible for ensuring that all…

If you need treatment for liver disease, you can first see a specialist called a gastroenterologist. Gastroenterologist = doctor who treats the entire digestive system Your gastroenterologist may suggest that you see another specialist, a…

EnglishOveractive bladder (OAB), meaning the urgent and frequent need to urinate, sometimes with leaks, is very common. More than three in 10 women in the U.S. live with OAB, but the older you are, the more likely you are to develop it. In…

Emily Jamea, Ph.D., is a sex therapist, bestselling author, and keynote speaker. You can also find her here sharing her latest thoughts on sex.If you've ever wondered if you're having "enough" sex, you're not alone.As a couples and sex…

Overactive bladder (OAB), the frequent, sudden urge to urinate, sometimes with urine leakage, is quite common. Over three in 10 women in the US live with OAB, but the older you are, the more likely you are to develop it. In many cases, OAB…

Washington, DC, July 10, 2026 - HealthyWomen today announced the launch of the Brain Health Coalition, a cross-industry initiative that brings together employers, health systems, physician groups, research institutions, community…

July is Disability Pride Month.As Jacquelyne Froeber tells itI was born feet first in a breech position on December 3, 1993.Of course I don't remember anything from that day.I can't remember when the doctors tried to turn me over during…

Chronic spontaneous urticaria (CSU) is the medical name for hives that: They have no known cause They last a long time Chronic = Lasts 6 weeks or longerSpontaneous = Has no obvious cause or…

Kimberly Schlapman spends her nights on stage rocking out with her bandmates from the country band Little Big Town. Her fans also know her as an avid home cook who often posts videos of her latest kitchen creations - she even has her own…

July is Bebe Moore Campbell National Minority Mental Health Awareness Month. At 36 years old, Chajuana Mayes had reached her limit. She had moved to a new state with her daughters and new husband and was struggling to balance the…

EnglishAs told to Nicole Audrey SpectorWhen I discovered dance at the age of 10, I immediately fell in love with it and knew that I wanted to become a professional dancer. My family supported my dreams and were proud when I got my first job…

As Jacquelyne Froeber tells itJune is National Cancer Survivors Month.“You look like you’re pregnant,” my roommate said.We both laughed because we knew there was no chance I was pregnant. But my stomach was round, swollen and hard - and I…

EnglishLung cancer is the deadliest and second most commonly diagnosed cancer in the United States. And many lung tumors arise in the outer areas of the lungs, where they only cause symptoms once the cancer has spread.HealthyWomen spoke…

New Harris Poll data released by HealthyWomen at the AANP National Conference shows that 91% of women believe cognitive screenings should be as routine as a mammogram or…