6 Tips for True Self-Care in the New Year
Treat yourself well by getting a mammogram Takes less time than a manicure or pedicure and can save your life The 5-year survival rate for localized breast cancer that is detected early is 99% A colonoscopy It’s not a massage, but you sleep while you do it. The rate of
Urothelial Bladder Cancer Quiz – HealthyWomen
Spanish The American Cancer Society estimates that more than 20,000 women in the United States will be diagnosed with urothelial bladder cancer (UBC), also known as bladder cancer, in 2024. Knowing the symptoms and which groups are most affected can help you take steps for prevention. Take our quick quiz
Disparidades y la EPOC – HealthyWomen
English Nearly 16 million Americans live with some diagnosis of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, or COPD. Millions more don’t even know they have it. COPD FoundationA nonprofit organization that promotes research, advocacy and awareness to fight COPD and similar conditions, estimates that the number of Americans suffering from COPD reaches
Mónica y la examinación para detectar melanoma
Image Dialogue Two black women (Monica and Brandi) are sitting at a table in an outdoor cafe having lunch together and talking. Monica: What are you going to wear to Stacey’s party next month? Brandi: Probably a black dress. The one who has the— Monica: (extends her arm to take
Image Dialogue Two black women (Monica and Brandi) are sitting at a table in an outdoor cafe having lunch together and chatting. Monica: What are you wearing to Stacey’s party next month? Brandi: Probably a black dress. The one who has – Monica: (picks up her glass of water, revealing
Lo que debes saber sobre las biopsias de mama
Slide 1 What you should know about breast biopsies Slide 2: What is a mom biopsy? A mom biopsy is a procedure that removes some tissue to be tested to determine if cancer is present, if anything looks suspicious, or if something was found in your mom during an exam.
Tratamientos de EPOC – HealthyWomen
Alex Fulton Alex Fulton has been working in the wellness field for over 20 years. He has written extensively on integrative medicine, herbalism, supplements, and other topics related to holistic health. Alex also focuses on topics related to women’s health, from menstruation to menopause. She has collaborated with physicians, midwives,
Información acerca de los autoexámenes de mama
English “Breast self-examinations are no longer recommended.” When I read that title a few months ago, I thought it was a typo. Since I found a cancerous mass on my mother which turned out to be stage 3 cancer, I was surprised to learn that many medical organizations such as
Happy Holidays from HealthyWomen – HealthyWomen
This holiday season, you’re probably busy receiving gifts for all the important people in your life. But I bet I can think of someone you left off your list. Yourself. We often find ourselves worrying about others and putting ourselves last. This year I would like you to take some
WomenTalk: The 411 on Femtech Questions
In this episode of WomenTalk, we’ll talk all things femtech. We will explore the legal and policy developments surrounding the advancement of women’s health and femtech, highlighting the latest femtech news to keep you abreast of cutting-edge innovation. Watch more episodes of WomenTalk
Predicting Outcomes And Tailoring Treatment
Breast cancer remains one of the most important health challenges worldwide: an estimated 2.3 million new cases were diagnosed in 2020 alone. The complexity of this disease has prompted the development of innovative approaches to improve treatment and survival rates. One such approach is the use of biomarkers: biological indicators
Effective COPD Treatments: A Comprehensive Guide
Spanish + Infographic text There is there is no cure for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), but it can be controlled with treatment. Consulting a pulmonologist who specializes in COPD is an important step in getting the best treatment. COPD treatments quit smoking For people who smoke, quitting smoking is
