Health

SpanishSeptember 28, 2026 is Psoriatic Arthritis Awareness Day.If you've heard of psoriasis, you probably know that it's a skin disease that causes a red, itchy rash. However, the inflammation associated with psoriasis can also affect your…

EnglishAs Erica Rimlinger tells itI was 19 when my asthma symptoms first appeared, but I didn't know what was wrong. I thought I just had a bad cold that wouldn't go away. I had a cough that prevented me from laughing during the day and…

Video/ImageVoiceover/AudioGRAPHIC: A group of diverse people touching their arms or legs that have beehives on them. Add a soft shimmer to highlight areas affected by hives.SUPER: These words match the timing of the VO:Chronic = lasts…

Andrea Shaw has done it again. The 42-year-old bodybuilding legend captured her seventh consecutive Ms. Olympia title Friday night in Las Vegas, cementing her place among the sport's greatest competitors. Andrea Shaw makes history with…

EnglishSeptember 28, 2026 is Psoriatic Arthritis Awareness Day.If you've heard of psoriasis, you probably know that it's a skin condition that causes a red, itchy rash. However, the inflammation associated with psoriasis can also affect…

September is Sepsis Awareness Month.Many people first hear about sepsis when someone they know receives the diagnosis or when it is mentioned on a medical television series. But hearing the word and knowing what it means are two different…

When RoseMary's* husband was diagnosed with prostate cancer 22 years ago, the couple faced great uncertainty and knew the diagnosis could change their lives. What they couldn't fully predict was how much the treatment would change their sex…

Video/Image Voiceover/Audio HERO: What is eosinophilic esophagitis (EoE)? Animation: Show the outline of a body and zoom in on the esophagus. Show white spots on the esophagus and show that…

As Erica Rimlinger tells itI was 19 years old when my first asthma symptoms appeared, but I didn't know they were what they were. I thought I just couldn't shake a bad cold. I had a cough that prevented me from laughing during the day and…

Your brain. Your body. Your future.We're reaching for the top at our 10th annual anniversary event. We examine the powerful connection between brain and body and what it means for the future of health from head to toe.The evening brings…

Asthma is one of the most common diseases in the United States, affecting approximately 11 out of 100 women. It is a chronic (long-term) condition that causes swelling of the airways and makes breathing difficult. Asthma can be controlled…

Imagine breathing through a straw. Now imagine you are running or very stressed and trying to breathe through this straw. This is what millions of people with asthma experience when they experience an asthma “attack,” or an asthma attack.…

As Jacquelyne Froeber tells itSeptember 21, 2026 is World Alzheimer's Day. I kept thinking that maybe I would get lucky. That's why I put off getting tested for the mutation that many of my family members have for years. If I had it, I…

While the word “menopause” is often used to briefly describe the entire process, the transition to menopause actually occurs in stages and menopause is just one of them. The Perimenopause It is the time just before menopause when a woman…

EnglishEmily Jamea, Ph.D., is a sex therapist, renowned author and special speaker. You can also find her here and share her latest opinions on sex.September is Sexual Health Awareness Month. When your partner develops prostate cancer, the…

Visit our Brain Health Hub.September is World Alzheimer's Month.Almost two out of three people living with Alzheimer's disease are women.We know – it’s a scary statistic. But we share because knowledge is power. And we want you to share…

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) has long been recognized as a condition that affects men - particularly men who smoke. Maybe you're imagining an old photo of a miner or a man in his 70s who smoked heavily all his life.In fact,…

EnglishThe incidence of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is increasing in women and this disease is more common in people living in rural areas. We spoke with pulmonologist Raymond Wade, MD, associate professor of pulmonology,…