Quick Facts: What You Need to Know About Endometriosis
Medically reviewed by Robyn Faye, MD March is Endometriosis Awareness Month. Endometriosis is a painful condition that affects more than 11% of women ages 15-44. HealthyWomen reached out to Robyn Faye, MD, an OB-GYN with Abington Primary Women’s Healthcare Group and a member of HealthyWomen’s Women’s Health Advisory Council, to get the basic facts. What…
Hair loss in women
It was the winter of 1989 when I went bald. And although I knew in advance that I would lose my hair from chemotherapy to treat breast cancer, nothing prepared me for the feeling of being completely stripped of a significant part of my identity. Chemotherapy has made every strand of my hair a psychologically…
10 things you need to know to enjoy the sun safely
It scares me to think of all the risky things I and so many others did in childhood. No, I’m not talking about risky behaviors like in sex, drugs and rock ‘n’ roll (let’s keep those details between ourselves), but health-related risky behaviors that were once considered harmless (or barely considered). Driving in a car…
How psoriasis affects your overall well-being
More than 7.5 million people in the United States live with psoriasis, a skin disease that causes scaly red patches all over the body, including the face, hands, elbows and knees. Nearly 6 out of 10 people with psoriasis have mental health problems such as depression and anxiety related to their illness. One study found…
Dermatological tips for black women
We should all love the skin we’re in. While many women have the same goals when it comes to their skincare — from finding the right moisturizer to managing common skin conditions — women of color can have distinct concerns that aren’t always properly identified or addressed by service providers. sanitary. We asked Lakshi Aldredge,…
What you need to know about clinical trials
What are clinical trials? Clinical trials are studies of new treatments, procedures, or behavioral interventions in people. The goal is to find out if a new treatment or prevention is safe and effective, or if it is better than the treatments or procedures we already have. Studies are also conducted to identify who may be…
The ABCDEs of Spotting Melanoma
Medically reviewed by Elisabetta Liotta, MD + Infographic text 1 in 40 women will develop melanoma, the most serious type of skin cancer, in her lifetime. What is Melanoma? Melanoma is a type of skin cancer that can develop anywhere on the body. In whites, melanoma is most common on the face, arms, legs, and…
My melanoma was dismissed as an inflamed hair follicle
As told to Nicole Audrey Spector When I first noticed the lump on my bikini line, my gut told me something was wrong, so I promptly made a doctor’s appointment. I was in college at the time, so the campus health center was the place to go. The doctor examined me and assured me the…
5 foods to help you live to 100 (for real)
With everyone from healthcare professionals to influencers weighing up the best ways to live longer, it’s hard to separate fact from fiction. Most of us know that eating from the garden to the table is good for your health, but to what extent? Are there scientifically proven foods that increase lifespan? log into blue zone…
How fibroids affect the whole person
Medically reviewed by Tomek Roberts, MD + Infographic text Uterine fibroids are common. Most women will have at least one fibroid at some point, but black women have the highest rate. 7 out of 10 white women and 8 out of 10 black women have fibroids by age 50. There may be just one fibroid…