Risa Kerslake, R.N.
Risa Kerslake is a registered nurse and freelance writer who lives in the Midwest, specializing in health, parenting and education topics. Her work has appeared in Women's World, Healthline, Parents, Discover, Sleep Foundation and Giddy, among others.
She's a professional member of both the American Society of Journalists and Authors and the Association of Health Care Journalists. In addition to writing and helping people advocate for their own health, she's enthusiastic about crocheting and reading under the covers. You can find her at risakerslake.com.
FAQs About Reproductive Health and Bladder Cancer
Bladder cancer can be more aggressive for women than men, and can affect reproductive health — experts explain what you need to know
Preguntas frecuentes sobre la salud reproductiva y el cáncer de vejiga
El cáncer de vejiga puede ser más agresivo para mujeres que para hombres y puede afectar la salud reproductiva, expertos explican lo que debes saber
FAQs About Lupus
Lupus affects 1.5 million Americans, and 9 out of 10 of them are women. Learn the signs of this tricky autoimmune condition.
What You Need to Know About Dry Eye Disease
Learn the facts about dry eye disease and how the condition affects women
Lo que debes saber sobre el síndrome de ojo seco
Obtén información acerca del síndrome de ojo seco y en qué forma esta condición afecta a las mujeres
FAQs About MS
Get the answers to all your questions about multiple sclerosis, a neurological condition that affects more women than men
Preguntas frecuentes acerca de la EM
Obtén respuestas para todas tus preguntas acerca de la esclerosis múltiple, un trastorno neurológico que afecta más a mujeres que a hombres
FAQs About Dry Eye Disease
Dry eye disease affects more women than men. Here’s what you need to know.
Preguntas frecuentes relacionadas con el trastorno de ojo seco
El trastorno de ojo seco afecta más a mujeres que a hombres Aquí encontrarás lo que debes saber.
Fast Facts: What You Need to Know About Gout
Learn more about this type of inflammatory arthritis and how you can prevent long-term complications
Women Can Get HIV, Too. That’s Why They Need to Get Tested for HIV.
Women can and should have HIV testing. Understand the different options available to you.
Fast Facts: What You Need to Know About OB-GYN Robotic-Assisted Surgery
The field of robotic-assisted OB-GYN surgery is growing. Here’s what you should know.