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Women

Women's health concerns, including menopause, diabetes, staying healthy during pregnancy, heart attack, stroke, prevention, wellness & more.

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  • A medical drawing of uterine fibroids in and around the uterus.

    Uterine Fibroids

    Fibroids are benign growths (not cancer) in the muscular wall of the uterus.

  • Endometriosis

    Endometriosis is when the lining of the uterus grows outside of the uterus. It can be treated with medicine and…

  • A young pregnant woman sit up on an exam table in her doctors office during a routine prenatal check-up. She wearing a medical gown and her doctor is seated across from her as the two talk.

    Pregnancy and RSV

    In August 2023, the U.S. Federal Drug Administration (FDA) approved the maternal RSV vaccine (Abrysvo) to help prevent severe RSV…

  • doctor listens to a pregnant woman’s belly with a stethoscope

    Healthy Pregnancy for Women with Diabetes

    Diabetes can cause problems during pregnancy. Learn how to manage your diabetes to have a healthy pregnancy.

  • Image showing normal kidney and one with diabetic nephropathy

    Diabetic Nephropathy

    Diabetic nephropathy is a complication of diabetes that affects the kidneys.

  • woman telling about her problems in therapy

    Avoiding Burnout When You Have an Emotional Job

    Some jobs are more stressful than others, but key strategies can help in every job.

  • group of unhealthy foods next to group of healthy foods

    After 40: Women’s Nutrition and Metabolism Needs

    They say 40 is the new 30, thanks to healthier habits. Yet, women (like men) continue to struggle with weight…

  • female gynecologist performing a colposcopy exam on a patient in hospital using a colposcope

    Colposcopy

    A colposcopy is a type of women’s health exam. The purpose of the exam is to get a close look…

  • High Blood Pressure During Pregnancy

    Some women will experience high blood pressure during their pregnancy. Treatment varies depending on the type you have and how…

  • Woman with gallstones holds her stomach in pain

    Gallstones

    Gallstones are hard deposits that form inside your gallbladder. They are most often caused when cholesterol becomes solid and can…

  • Eating Disorders

    An eating disorder is a mental health condition involving an obsession with food and weight that harms a person’s emotional…

  • A woman with diabetes pricks her finger to test her insulin level. Diabetes is a disease that occurs when your body doesn’t make or use the hormone insulin properly. It causes too much blood glucose (sugar) in the blood.

    Diabetes

    Diabetes is a disease that occurs when your body doesn’t make or use the hormone insulin properly.

  • multigenerational family riding their bikes

    Sports and Exercise at Every Age

    Maintaining an exercise program is important at any age. It can help you build a foundation when you’re young and…

  • Woman performing breast exam

    Benign Breast Conditions

    A breast cyst is a fluid-filled sac inside the breast. Breast cysts are common in women. They might cause a…

  • Colorectal Cancer

    Colorectal cancer is a cancer of the colon or the rectum that can be detected through early, regular screenings.

  • Women

    Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder

    PMDD is a severe form of premenstrual syndrome, or PMS.

  • a mother breastfeeds her baby

    Mastitis

    Mastitis is an inflammation of the breast usually caused by an infection.

  • Work-life Balance

    Finding work-life balance in the midst of a busy schedule may seem impossible. However, there are ways to achieve…

  • Senior woman consults with nurse before chemotherapy. Vulvar cancer most often affects the two skin folds (or lips) around the vagina, known as the labia. If diagnosed early, it is very treatable.

    Vulvar Cancer

    Vulvar cancer is not very common. If found early, vulvar cancer has a high cure rate and the treatment options…

  • People from racial and ethnic minority groups are more likely to be hospitalized when they have the flu, according to an analysis from the Centers of Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

    Flu Complications Risk Greater for Minority Groups

    People from racial and ethnic minority groups are more likely to be hospitalized when they have the flu. They are…

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