What If Some Breast Cancers Aren’t Really Cancer?
Ductal carcinoma in situ (DCIS) is a non-invasive breast condition found in nearly 20% of breast cancer diagnoses, but a growing number of doctors and medical experts are questioning whether the term...
View ArticleShe Knew Something Was Wrong—Her Surgeon’s Shocking Discovery Proved It
For years, patient advocate Paige More knew something was wrong. After undergoing a preventative double mastectomy and reconstruction, she struggled with chronic discomfort—yet was repeatedly...
View ArticleThe Hidden Toll of Skin Conditions on Women’s Sexual Health
If you have chronic skin conditions such as eczema, psoriasis or even something slightly less common like vitiligo or hidradenitis suppurativa, you’re well acquainted with symptoms like inflamed skin,...
View ArticleRevive Your Locks: Menopause, Alopecia & Steps to Regain Hair Growth
If you just entered menopause, you’re experiencing plenty of changes, from sleep disruptions to hormonal changes that prompt hot flashes, new skin conditions, and even weight gain. And while those...
View ArticleProne to Eczema? Why This Skin Condition Often Gets Worse in Midlife
Over 1.3 million women enter menopause yearly. That means each day, approximately 6,000 women in the United States reach menopause, according to the Society for Women’s Health Research (SWHR). The...
View ArticleKatie Couric Chats With Experts: Fermented Foods May Save You From Colon Cancer
Last year, an American Cancer Society (ACS) statistical report found that cancer rates for people under 50 were increasing—with an uptick in colorectal cancer diagnoses, in particular, causing...
View ArticleWhat Is Stiff Person Syndrome, and What’s It Like to Live With This Rare...
There are thousands of rare diseases that affect over 400 million people globally, and there’s no debating that women are disproportionately impacted. For example, women comprise 80% of people...
View Article8 Celebrities With Eczema Share Their Tips For Managing the Chronic Skin...
Eczema is more common than you might think, affecting over 10 percent of the US population, by some statistics, so it’s no surprise that celebrities are among that number. And for those in the public...
View ArticleRosacea, Rashes & Redness: How Menopause May Fuel Skin Sensitivities
Menopause brings a laundry list of symptoms and changes to women’s lives, from hot flashes and sleep disruptions, to increased anxiety and heart palpitations. But it’s less commonly known that midlife...
View ArticleWhat to Know About Sciatica and Other Types of Lower Back Pain
When it comes to treating common causes of low back pain, options remain frustratingly limited: A new study published last month in the science journal BMJ Evidence-Based Medicine that looked at 56...
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