The Best Defense Is a Good Offense: Here’s Why You Should Get an RSV Vaccine
RSV can be a serious infection. Here’s what you need to know.
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La mejor defensa es un buen ataque: Aquí encontrarás porque deberías recibir una vacuna contra el VRS.
El VRS puede causar infecciones graves. Aquí encontrarás lo que debes saber.
All About Respiratory Viruses
Peak respiratory virus season is in the fall, but these viruses can make us sick all year long. Here are steps you can take to protect yourself and others.
Todo sobre los virus respiratorios
La temporada más alta de los virus respiratorios es en el otoño, pero los virus pueden enfermarnos todo el año. Aquí encontrarás los pasos que puedes tomar para protegerte a ti y a otras personas.
Talking to Your Healthcare Provider About Vaccines
Learn about the importance of vaccines and what questions you should be asking your healthcare provider
Conversación con tu proveedor de atención médica acerca de las vacunas
Entérate de la importancia de las vacunas y lo que deberías preguntar a tu proveedor de atención médica
6 Numbers Every Woman Needs to Know to Understand Their Heart Health
Getting a clear picture of your cardiovascular risk can help you take action
Las 6 cifras que toda mujer debe conocer para comprender su salud cardiaca
Entender claramente tu riesgo cardiovascular puede ser útil para que tomes medidas preventivas
Cervical Cancer Screening and At-Home HPV Testing
New federal guidelines for cervical cancer screening add a self-collection option. Here’s what you need to know.
4 Things to Know About the Hepatitis B Vaccine
Here’s what science and immunization expert Deborah Wexler, M.D., has to say about the hepatitis B vaccine
FAQs About Lung Cancer Screening
If you’re a current or former heavy smoker, consider getting screened for lung cancer. Here’s what you need to know.
Preguntas frecuentes sobre las pruebas de cáncer pulmonar
Si fumas mucho o si solías hacerlo, considera someterte a pruebas de cáncer pulmonar. Aquí encontrarás lo que debes saber.
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3 Reasons to Get the Flu Vaccine This Fall
Find out about the coughing, aching, stuffy head, fever, so-you-can-enjoy-life vaccine from an expert
Measles Is Baaaack. Are You At Risk?
With declining vaccination levels, measles has seen a resurgence. Learn how to protect yourself from the disease.
HealthyWomen Statement on HHS Recommendations Regarding Covid-19 Vaccination During Pregnancy
We urge HHS to reverse its latest decision on Covid-19 vaccines during pregnancy
The Importance of an Eye Exam
A simple exam can help prevent devastating eye diseases and vision loss
Why Is Lung Cancer Research Underfunded?
Lung cancer causes more deaths than other cancers, but the funding hasn’t caught up
¿Por qué la investigación contra el cáncer pulmonar no tiene suficiente financiamiento?
El cáncer pulmonar causa más muertes que otros cánceres, pero el financiamiento no ha aumentado apropiadamente
The Good, the Bad and the Bathroom Dash: What to Do Before and After Your Colonoscopy
The colonoscopy and the recovery are usually easy. The day before? Get ready for a memorable evening in the bathroom.
El bueno, el malo y corre al baño: Qué hacer antes y después de tu colonoscopía
La colonoscopía y la recuperación usualmente son fáciles. ¿El día anterior? Prepárate para una noche memorable en el baño.
Kate Walsh Wants You to Get Screened for Cancer
After years of playing a doctor on TV, the award-winning actress is raising awareness about a new blood test that screens for more than 50 different types of cancer
15 Minutes With: Katelyn Jetelina, Ph.D., Talks Viruses, Vaccines and Avoiding the Bird Flu
Epidemiologist Katelyn Jetelina was named one of Time magazine’s most influential people in health. Here’s what she wants you to know about viruses and vaccines.