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Cold Plunge, Anyone?

Here's what you need to know if you're thinking about dipping your toe into this icy health trend

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The Importance of Cultural Humility in Healthcare

Here’s what you need to know about the role of cultural humility in health

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Sleeping Pills May Harm Your Brain

Prescription sleeping pills may not be the fix you think they are

True or False: Head and Neck Cancers

True or False: Head and Neck Cancers

Take our quiz to find out how much you know about head and neck cancers

Kay Kays

I Was Told No One Lives with Pancreatic Cancer, but 31 Years Later, I’m Still Here — Fighting for a Cure

As the first survivor patient research advocate in the U.S., I’ve dedicated my life to raising awareness and advancing treatment options for pancreatic cancer

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Lindsey Peters

My Doctor Told Me to Go Get Pregnant to Treat My Endometriosis

After endometriosis surgery didn’t work, I was told to get pregnant or have a hysterectomy to help stop the pain

Sabrina Riddle

My Ear Infection Turned Out to Be a Rare Disease

I was treated for an ear infection — then cancer — before I was finally diagnosed with a rare disease called IgG4-RD

Shannon Boxx

I Won Three Olympic Gold Medals All While Keeping My Sjögren’s Disease a Secret from the Sports World

Now my goal is to tell as many people as I can to raise awareness about Sjögren’s disease

GOOD SEX WITH EMILY JAMEA, Sex Therapist

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Good Sex with Emily Jamea: Alcohol, Women and Sex

Drinking may make you feel frisky — but it’s also risky. Learn why alcohol may not be the love potion you think it is.

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Good Sex with Emily Jamea: Asexuality

Learn more about this often misunderstood sexual orientation

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Good Sex with Emily Jamea: Maintaining a Strong Sexual Connection During Midlife

How midlife women can redefine desire

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4 Things That Pain in Your Left Boob Might Mean

From nothing to something, random pain in your left breast can mean several things. Learn about four of the most common causes.

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Is Sourdough Bread Healthy?

Learn the facts about the health benefits of sourdough bread and why it’s the most popular carb on social media

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11 Things That Heaviness in Your Pelvic Area Might Mean

Lots of things can cause a feeling of heaviness in your pelvic area. Learn the most common causes — and when you should seek medical attention

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WomenTalk: The Lowdown on Gynecologic Cancer

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HIV Testing: Knowing Your Status Can Save Your Life

Watch this video to learn who should get tested for HIV and how to get tested

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Webinar: Advancing Employee Wellness and Access for Women Living with Obesity

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Sjögren’s Disease 101

Sjögren's disease affects mostly midlife women. Here’s what you need to know.

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Why Is Lung Cancer Research Underfunded?

Lung cancer causes more deaths than other cancers, but the funding hasn’t caught up

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The High Cost of Living with Lupus

Lupus can devastate women’s health and finances — particularly for those from marginalized communities

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HealthyWomen's 8th Annual Educational Event

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Congressional Briefing: The New Path Forward in Women’s Health

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Congressional Briefing – Obesity: The Cost of No Coverage

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