A Recap: HealthyWomen’s Webinar, “CURES 2.0: Leading Women’s Health Forward”
HealthyWomen convened policy experts to examine the potential impact of the CURES 2.0 Act on women’s health
Chronic Care Issues
Should You Wear a Mask on a Plane, Bus or Train When There’s No Mandate? 4 Essential Reads to Help You Decide
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention still recommends that passengers mask up while on planes, trains or buses, but it’s no longer a requirement
How Multiple Sclerosis Affects the Central Nervous System
Watch this video to find out how MS affects your central nervous system, common symptoms and the process getting diagnosed
Beer and Spirits Have More Detrimental Effects on the Waistline and on Cardiovascular Disease Risk Than Red or White Wine
A new study looks at how various alcohol types contribute to weight gain and disease risk
Why I’m Speaking Up About Toxic Beauty Standards
As a disabled woman, I was taught that I could never be beautiful — and that’s a problem
Obesity Among Black Women: Fighting the Disease Through Community
Why do Black women have the highest rates of obesity in the U.S.? The answer lies beyond the numbers on the scale.
What Is Alopecia? It’s No Laughing Matter for Millions of Black American Women
The Oscar slap seen around the world was sparked by a joke about Jada Pinket Smith’s shaved head. Pinkett Smith has been public about her battle with Alopecia.
Is Your Teen Anemic?
If your teen seems extra tired or cranky, it could be iron deficiency anemia (IDA)
You Don’t Have to Live With Uncontrolled Asthma
A solid treatment plan for your asthma can help you have better quality of life
Long Covid Leaves Newly Disabled People Facing Old Barriers — a Sociologist Explains
Some COVID-19 patients experience months of debilitating symptoms
Despite Its Disastrous Effects, Covid-19 Offers Some Gifts to Medicine — an Immunology Expert Explains What It Can Teach Us About Autoimmune Disease
Patients with severe Covid-19 infections have symptoms that are similar to autoimmune disorder symptoms, such as blood vessel inflammation, rashes and organ damage
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