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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…

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…

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…

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…

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,…

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,…

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…

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…