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At the age of 26, I paid for my passion for tanning when I was diagnosed with melanoma
EnglishAs Erica Rimlinger tells itI used to attend the Christmas festivities every year, toasted and glowing with a new tan. Tanning was part of my regular beauty routine and I felt incomplete if I didn't do it. I never thought that I would…
I paid for my lifelong love of tanning with a melanoma diagnosis – at age 26
SpanishAs Erica Rimlinger tells itI used to be the person who showed up to the Christmas party every year with a tan and a fresh tan. A tan was part of my regular beauty routine, and without it I felt incomplete. I never thought I would…
Overactive Bladder 101
It's hard enough trying to find time to get together with our friends between family obligations, work, and (attempted) training. We shouldn't let the worry of always having a toilet nearby stop us from finally getting those much-needed…
Living with nasal polyps
Video/Image Voiceover/Audio Living with nasal polyps How this invisible illness affects your quality of life The sun rises, a woman sleeps in bed while the alarm clock rings on her bedside table SUPER and ICONS: Facial pain…
Comic: Rita has recurring nasal polyps
Picture words Woman sits in the doctor's office and blows her nose while the doctor comes in to greet her Doctor: Hello Rita, good to see you - but I'm sorry to hear that your polyps are bothering you again.…
Testosterone 101: A Guide for Menopausal Women
Testosterone is not just a “male hormone” – women also produce it, just in much smaller quantities. In women, testosterone supports sexual desire and arousal and plays a role in bone, muscle, and brain health. Many experts agree that there…
Clinical interview: Questions and answers about biosimilars for cancer treatment
EnglishA biosimilar is a medicine that is similar to an existing branded biological medicine (a medicine made from living organisms and cells). Although biosimilars are not identical copies of biopharmaceuticals, they are very similar and…
7 Ways to Make Thanksgiving Desserts Healthier – But Still Delicious!
1. Swap canned whipped cream for homemade whipped cream Making your own whipped cream sounds like a lot of work, but it's really easy. All you need is cold cream and a touch of maple or vanilla extract to create a healthier, cooler whipped…
Clinically speaking: Questions and answers about biosimilars for cancer treatment
A biosimilar is a medicine that is similar to an existing branded biological medicine (a medicine made from living cells and organisms). Although biosimilars are not identical copies of biologics, they are very similar and work in the same…
Your Period: What’s Normal (and What’s Not)
Menstrual cramps and heavy bleeding are often thought of as “just part of a period,” but they can also be signs that something is wrong with the health of your uterus. If you have severe pain or heavy bleeding, it could indicate a health…
Antibiotic resistance and women: The time to act is now
1: Why is AMR a dangerous public health crisis? When you take medication for an infection, sometimes what is making you sick has been exposed to the medication for so long that it has found a way to survive the drug. This process is…
My husband’s prostate cancer is incurable, but that hasn’t put an end to our love.
EnglishNovember is National Family Caregiver Month I met my husband when I enrolled in journalism courses at the University of Missouri 50 years ago. Dean was behind me in line and asked if I wanted to go out for a beer with him. I laughed…
Frequently asked questions about biomarkers for colorectal cancer
EnglishYour 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 clues to understand what you're trying to say. When it comes to cancer, biomarkers (short for…
Treatment and control of primary hyperoxaluria
EnglishThe days between November 3rd and 8th, 2025 are Hyperoxaluria Awareness Week.Primary hyperoxaluria (PH) is a rare genetic disorder that has three types: HP1, HP2 and HP3. Fewer than 5,000 people in the United States suffer from PH,…
Frequently asked questions about lung cancer testing
EnglishLung cancer has been the leading cause of cancer death in the United States for many years. One in five cancer deaths in this country is due to this type of cancer. In fact, more Americans die from lung cancer than from breast,…
Caring for a partner with prostate cancer can be more difficult than we would like to admit.
EnglishNovember is National Family Caregiver MonthShay Greenwood, a wife and mother of five, said she was exhausted and carrying a heavy burden. “He did everything for everyone,” Greenwood said. “I had no energy at all.”When her husband's…
Caring for a partner with prostate cancer and lymphedema
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…
Caring for a partner with prostate cancer can be more difficult than we admit
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…