Why Are Obesity Treatments Hard to Get?
When Oprah Winfrey Announced At the end of 2023, when I was taking weight loss medications, many questions arose: What medication are you taking? How long will it take? What role should medications play in reducing obesity? How to pay for the medication was probably not a concern for the
Trying an Anti-Obesity Medication Changed My Life
as told to Jacqueline Froeber When my sister turned 13, I bought her a ring that said, “I hope you dance.” I cried the first time I heard that. song. The lyrics said everything I wanted for my sister. I want him to be confident and strong. I want you
5 Women’s Health and Beauty Products Made by Women
From May 12 to 18 it is National Women’s Health Week. As the saying goes, behind every great company there is a great woman. Or should we say, a lot of great women. Nearly 4 out of 10 companies in the US They are owned by women. These women-owned businesses
By Candace Pinto (she/her), 16 years old, editor May 14, 2024 In addition to the “flowers of May,” May also brings #SexEdForAllMonth! Since 2019, Sexual Education for All Month has raised awareness about the importance of quality comprehensive sexuality education. A group called the Sex Education Collaborative (SEC), “composed of
Slide 1 How MS affects the body MS affects each person differently and can affect many parts of the body. Slide 2 Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a disease that affects the central nervous system, which is made up of the brain and spinal cord. MS occurs when the immune system
May 6, 2024 is Melanoma Monday and May is Skin Cancer Awareness Month. With summer just around the corner, many of us are ready to soak up the sun. But it’s important to remember to protect your skin every time you go outside. Most cases of melanoma (the deadliest form
Tips for Living with Multiple Sclerosis (MS)
Living with multiple sclerosis means you will need to make some changes in your life, including self-care. It is as important as your medical treatment! According to the neurologist Le Hua, MDThe sooner you address lifestyle issues, the easier it will be to control your symptoms or even slow their
5 Things to Do Instead of Doom Scrolling
May is Mental Health Awareness Month. When it comes to social media and mental health, it’s complicated. Sometimes the constant stream of videos, posts, stories, and reels can be fun (shout out to all the mascots on TikTok) and investigation shows that social media can sometimes help people feel connected
8 Types of Migraines – HealthyWomen
39 million people in the US suffer from migraine, and it is 3 times more common in women than men. Most people who suffer from the disease suffer from 2 to 4 migraine attacks per month on average. Types of migraine Migraine without aura This is sometimes called a common
Five Actions To Take If Your Friends Are Pressuring You To Try Drugs
Peer pressure can be a horrible thing, but what’s worse, it can affect us at different stages of our lives. It’s something that perhaps we thought had been left to us at school, but no, you will find it at work, in the pub and even among friends. As we
+ Infographic text Lupus is an autoimmune disease that can cause inflammation and pain throughout the body. There is no cure for lupus, but it can be controlled and treated. Goals of lupus treatment Manage symptoms Lupus symptoms, such as muscle pain, fever, rashes, fatigue, hair loss, and eye problems,
Depression Is Common and Treatable
My nurse asked Megan to complete a simple questionnaire that helps identify if a person may have depression. Megan’s high score on this questionnaire indicated a possible diagnosis of depression. After seeing her responses, I spoke to her. Megan told me that she felt a little embarrassed to admit out
