A new device can help healthcare workers treat migraine attacks
Brittany Barreto, Ph.D., is a podcaster, entrepreneur, and molecular and human geneticist. (In other words, she’s really smart.) She Read her column here every month to learn what’s happening in the world of technology and innovation in women’s health. The last time Jenny had a migraine attack, she had a very different experience than she…
Who is most at risk of colorectal cancer?
Jennifer Jones, the first black woman to become a member of the Radio City Rockettes, she had always been the healthy one in her family. On the eve of her 50th birthday, she was an avid runner and dancer and had been a vegetarian for more than 25 years. She said she felt great when…
The ABCDEs to identify melanomas
Elisabetta Liotta, MDdid the medical review of this document + Infographic text 1 in 40 women will be affected by melanoma, the most serious type of skin cancer What is Melanoma? Melanoma is a type of skin cancer that can develop anywhere on the body and in people of any skin color. For Caucasians, melanoma…
Good Sex with Emily Jamea: Sexual Fluency
Emily Jamea, Ph.D., is a sexologist, author, and podcast host. You can find her here every month to share her latest thoughts on sex. Close your eyes and imagine yourself 10 years ago. What interested you? What were some of your preferences? What kind of relationships have you had? Now open your eyes and reflect…
Despite the challenges, clinical research must include women of reproductive age
HealthyWomen hosted a congressional briefing, “Women in Clinical Trials: The Research Challenge During the Reproductive Years,” on June 1, 2023. Clinical trials have long focused on white men, leaving women woefully underrepresented. The lack of diversity in clinical trials means that healthcare professionals (HCPs) often lack enough data on how certain conditions affect women or…
How fibroids affect all aspects of a person
Tomek Roberts, MD, did the medical review of this document. + Infographic text Uterine fibroids occur frequently. Most women 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 will have had fibroids by age 50. There…
Embracing hope: The transformative power of gender-affirming care
June is Pride month. Hope Giselle is an organizer, author, artist, activist, and DE&I specialist. You can find her performing as the Grand Marshal at the New York Pride March, “Strength in Solidarity,” June 25. We live in a world that often shuns people who dare to challenge social norms, yet my journey as a…
Comic: Annie has anemia
+ Comic text Annie teaches a classroom with elementary school children. There is a blackboard with a container of chalk from which chalk is pouring. Annie is looking at the cast Annie: Why do I suddenly feel like eating that chalk? Annie is walking home and looks at the dirt near the sidewalk/grass. Imagination bubble…
10 fun activities to keep your brain sharp
June is Alzheimer’s and brain awareness month. Your brain is a big deal. After all, you use it every day. Simply by existing, your brain uses more energy than any other organ, not to mention the energy needed to make decisions, think critically, process emotions, and so on. Given the importance of the brain, it…
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…