The ACA guarantees full contraceptive coverage. Why are women getting denied?
Birth control is a right, but insurance companies are defying the law. They must be held accountable.
Prevention & Screenings
A Preventive Double Mastectomy Helped Me Fight Breast Cancer Before It Could Attack
Breast cancer runs in my family. I’m fighting back with education and aggressive risk management.
Too Many Women Die From Ovarian Cancer. Valerie Palmieri Is on a Mission to Change That.
Fewer women will die from ovarian cancer if more people talk about it
Why Millions on Medicaid Are at Risk of Losing Coverage in the Months Ahead
As of July, nearly 1 in 4 Americans were enrolled in the program
Heading Into the Third Year of the Pandemic, the US Blood Supply Is at a 10-Year Low
In January 2022, the American Red Cross declared its first-ever national blood crisis
15 Minutes With Dr. Leana Wen
The accomplished doctor weighs in on the possible future of the pandemic and the importance of public health
Signs and Symptoms of a Heart Attack and Stroke
Heart attacks and strokes are not the same. Knowing the signs and symptoms of each could save your life.
Why Taking Fever-Reducing Meds and Drinking Fluids May Not Be the Best Way to Treat Flu and Fever
Increased fluid intake and taking fever reducers may not always help in your recovery. In fact, in some cases, it could be harmful.
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