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EnglishNovember is National Family Caregiver MonthLymphedema occurs when a watery fluid called lymph builds up in your body, causing chronic swelling, usually in an arm or leg. Lymph, which promotes your overall health and immune system…

SpanishNovember is National Family Caregiver Month.Shay Greenwood, a wife and mother of five, said she was exhausted and had a pretty big chip on her shoulder. “I did everything for everyone,” Greenwood said. “I was exhausted.”When her…

One afternoon I was sitting at my desk, on hold with my insurance company for 20 minutes, half listening to their repetitive music. I was also researching a topic for work and thinking about making tacos for dinner. I suddenly stopped what…

EnglishMelanoma is one of the deadliest forms of skin cancer. This is primarily because it spreads more aggressively than other skin cancers. Although melanoma accounts for only 1% of skin cancers, this type causes a high number of…

As a leading voice for midlife women's health, HealthyWomen recognizes the important step the FDA has taken to increase access to hormone therapy (HT) products for women with perimenopausal and menopausal symptoms by changing the black box…

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…

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…

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,…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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,…

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…

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…

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…