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Immunotherapy for melanoma, explained
Melanoma is one of the deadliest forms of skin cancer. This is primarily because it spreads more aggressively than other skin cancers. Although melanomas only account for 1% of skin cancers, they are responsible for a high number of cancer…
Good Sex with Emily Jamea: How to Share a Sexual Fantasy with Your Partner
Emily Jamea, Ph.D., is a sex therapist, author, and podcast host. You can find her here every month to share her latest thoughts on sex.When Camilla first brought up the topic of sexual fantasies in therapy, she laughed nervously. "I have…
Caring for a partner with prostate cancer and lymphedema
November is National Family Caregiver Month.Lymphedema occurs when a watery fluid called lymph builds up in your body, causing chronic swelling, usually in an arm or leg. Lymph, which supports your overall health and immune system function,…
Is your partner a man? Here you can find out everything you need to know about prostate cancer
EnglishIn 2022, Lisa Barron's husband, Jeff, began experiencing urinary symptoms that doctors attributed to a urinary tract infection (UTI). Because Jeff was losing friends and family to prostate cancer, he pushed for a prostate-specific…
Do you have a male partner? Here’s what you need to know about prostate cancer
SpanishIn 2022, Lisa Barron's husband, Jeff, began experiencing urinary symptoms that doctors attributed to a urinary tract infection (UTI). Having lost friends and family to prostate cancer, Jeff pushed for a prostate-specific antigen…
Colorectal cancer biomarker FAQs
Your body is full of information that can give you a clearer picture of what's going on inside it. Sometimes you just need the right translation book to understand what it's trying to tell you. In cancer, biomarkers (short for biological…
Treatment and management of primary hyperoxaluria
Hyperoxaluria Awareness Week is November 3-8, 2025.Primary hyperoxaluria (PH) is a rare genetic disorder that has three types: PH1, PH2 and PH3. Fewer than 5,000 people in the United States suffer from PH, many of whom are children.Your…
FAQs about lung cancer screening
November is Lung Cancer Awareness Month.Lung cancer has been the leading cause of cancer death in the United States for many years. And it accounts for about one in five cancer deaths nationwide. In fact, more Americans die from lung cancer…
Bone health of women over the years
Skeletons don't get the love they should (with the exception of spooky season, of course). But your bones definitely deserve a standing ovation considering what they do for you. Your bones have protected vital organs and supported your body…
What you need to know: Compound medications
For most people, getting prescription medications is fairly easy. Your healthcare provider (HCP) calls your local pharmacy, you pick up your medications when they're ready, and life goes on. But sometimes people cannot take the standard,…
Coriander – Delicious, spicy, beneficial herb
Cilantro is a popular herb full of flavor and versatility. It is commonly used in dishes/recipes from the Mediterranean, Mexico, Asia and India. Cilantro can be an ingredient in salsa, pasta dishes, curry and…
Watch out for hot flashes! There is a new non-hormonal treatment for hot flashes.
During perimenopause and menopause, hot flashes can occur at any time of the day or night. Heat rises through your body. Your face, neck, and chest may turn red and you may start to sweat. And it's more than just a pain in the neck - hot…
Are vaccines really safe?
If I had been told as a child that I would go on to write a book about diet and nutrition, not to mention that I have been doing a health radio show for over 36 years, I would have thought whoever told me that was crazy. When we lived in…
Cardiovascular Disease Resource Guide
Helaine Bader
Vice President of Education at HealthyWomen
Helaine Bader is a passionate public health advocate and Vice President of Education at HealthyWomen. She has spent the last 20 years in health education,…
My son won the basketball championship and then overcame 15 kidney stones
As Erica Rimlinger tells itNovember is National Nurses Month. My son Jack, then a second grader, stayed home sick from school on Friday, but woke up on Saturday feeling better and ready for his two basketball games - one of which was the…
My husband’s prostate cancer is incurable, but that hasn’t put an end to our love for…
November is National Family Caregiver Month.I met my husband 50 years ago when I enrolled in journalism courses at the University of Missouri. Dean was behind me in line and invited me for a beer. I scoffed and said no.When I arrived at the…
Self-care is more than just skin deep
What do you think of when you hear the words “personal care”?Facials? Manicure? Pluck out wild hair in some (brutal) way or let it go? For many of us, personal care routines involve a glamorous group of products, potions, and people to…
A collaborative approach to care
Slide 2: Multidisciplinary teams consist of healthcare providers (HCPs) from different areas and specializations.Having healthcare providers from diverse backgrounds can help ensure your treatment plan is tailored to your individual health…