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True or False? Vaccines
An epidemiologist lets us know whether five common beliefs about vaccines are true or false
15 Minutes With: Loretta C. “Lee” Ford, Ed.D., Talks About the Nurse Practitioner Profession and Her Career
The internationally renowned nursing leader who co-founded the nurse practitioner field explains why it was important then — and how it transformed nursing
Are Health Apps Putting Your Privacy at Risk?
How the apps and trackers we can’t live without may leave our private information exposed — and what to do about it
Why Parents Need to Ask About the Meningitis B Vaccination
Meningitis B can be serious and even fatal. But there is a vaccine to protect against this deadly disease. Learn why you should ask your healthcare provider for it.
15 Minutes With Phyllis Greenberger
Women's health pioneer Phyllis Greenberger's 30-year career was recently honored with the 2021 Perennial Hero Award. We sat down with her to hear more about her impressive accomplishments.
Blood Basics: What Happens After You Donate Blood and Why You Should Be Donating — Even During COVID-19
Consider giving blood to alleviate shortages caused by the pandemic
From Rotten Teeth to Advanced Cancer, Patients Feel the Effects of Treatment Delays
Along with exacerbating existing health problems, the pandemic has caused a host of new medical issues in patients
Without Ginsburg, Judicial Threats to the ACA, Reproductive Rights Heighten
The death of Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg puts Obamacare, abortion rights and brith control at risk.
This Coronavirus Is Unlike Anything in Our Lifetime, and We Have to Stop Comparing It to the Flu
Longtime health reporter Charles Ornstein says that comparing the novel coronavirus to the flu is dangerously inaccurate. Not one public health expert he trusts has called that comparison valid. Here's why.
How to Protect Yourself Against Medical Errors
Medical professionals are human, and medical errors occur. But there are many steps you can take to protect yourself against medical errors.
Everything you need to know about women’s health — in one place.
You Might Be Buying a Hand Sanitizer That Won't Work for Coronavirus
Sanitizers that don’t contain the CDC’s recommended minimum of 60% alcohol are flying off store shelves and listed by sellers on Amazon for outrageous prices. Here is what you need to know.
Coronavirus Came to My Hometown, and I Wanted to Know How to Stay Safe
When COVID-19 was diagnosed in writer Jaimie Seaton’s small New England town, she asked experts how she and other mothers can protect themselves.
Why Hand-Washing Really Is as Important as Doctors Say
A microbiologist explains why this simple, low-tech step may be your best protection.
14 Important Things to Know About Coronavirus
The coronavirus has reached the U.S. and is spreading, with no vaccine or cure yet, which makes it worrisome. Knowing the facts can help you be prepared and not panic.
5 Top Resolutions That Pay Off Big-Time
Four of 10 Americans make resolutions each new year. The biggest payoff comes from ones that lead to better health. Here are five fabulous health resolutions.
Fall Resolutions: Renewing Our Commitment to Our Well-being
We don't need a whole new self. We just need to refresh our well-being pledge.
Our Health Is a Resource, Not a Goal
Our robust health is here to serve us, not the other way around.
Are Your Medications Doing What They Are Supposed to Do?
There are risks and benefits to all medicines, and it's important to know whether your medications are achieving the desired goals.
It's Bladder Cancer Awareness Month: My Story, Chapter Two
May is Bladder Cancer Awareness Month, and blogger Judy Freedman shares her story of bladder cancer recurrence and treatment.
6 Scary Side Effects of Sitting
The average person sits 12 hours a day—and that's not healthy. Find out why too much sitting is bad for your health.
Measles Outbreak: What You Need to Know Now
With the current measles outbreak in the U.S., it's important to know whether you are immune and to be able to recognize the risk factors for measles and the symptoms.
The Rise and Fall of Baby Aspirin
Low-dose baby aspirin was once recommended to reduce risk of heart disease and stroke. Recent research shows the increased risk for internal bleeding and stomach ulcers outweighs the benefit for many people.