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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…

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,…

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…

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…

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…

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…

Slide 2: Summary of Biopharmaceuticals Biopharmaceuticals are medicines made from living cells. They are made up of large, complex proteins that can target diseases in ways that other drugs cannot. Because they are so complex, they…

EnglishUrothelial bladder cancer (UBC) is a cancer that starts in the cells that line the inside of your bladder. It is the most common form of bladder cancer and more than 19,000 women are diagnosed with UBC each year.The good news?…

October is Menopause Awareness Month.You've probably heard of a little blue pill called Viagra that's prescribed to men with erectile dysfunction. But can you name a treatment for sexual arousal disorder that is specifically for women? NO?…

EnglishIf you or a loved one suffers from a migraine disorder, you may already know that it is more than “just a headache.”Many people think of migraines as a severe headache, but migraines are actually a neurological disorder with many…

As told to Nicole Audrey SpectorI was in my mid-40s and working as an elementary school teacher in the 1990s when I developed asthma and allergy symptoms. Over-the-counter allergy medication relieved my symptoms. But about five years later,…