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Sleeping Pills May Harm Your Brain

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

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Biomarkers 101

Learn the basics about biomarkers and biomarker testing

Abby Hunt-Metzbower

Having a Rare Disease Called PBC Taught Me to Speak Up

I spent years just waiting for a treatment — now, I’m advocating for one

Abby Hunt-Metzbower

Tener una enfermedad infrecuente llamada CBP me enseñó a decir lo que siento

Pasé años esperando que se desarrolle algún tratamiento. Ahora, abogo por uno

Bellamy Young

I Missed All the Signs of My Dad’s Liver Disease

My family wasn’t told the signs of hepatic encephalopathy until it was too late. Now, I’m raising awareness about the disease and helping other caregivers share their stories.

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Spontaneous Coronary Artery Dissection 101

This heart condition affects mostly women. Here’s what you need to know.

Katelyn Jetelina

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.

True or False Quiz: Blood Donation

True or False: Donating Blood

How often can you donate blood? Test your knowledge of blood donation requirements and learn some surprising facts about the benefits of giving blood.

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What Your Period Blood Color Can Tell You

Your period blood color can offer hints about your menstrual cycle and your overall health. Learn what all the colors can mean.

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Living with Primary Biliary Cholangitis

Learn more about PBC, an autoimmune condition that can cause itching and fatigue – and can lead to severe liver damage if left untreated

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Vivir con colangitis biliar primaria

Obtén información acerca de la CBP, un trastorno autoinmunitario que puede causar comezón y fatiga y puede dar paso a insuficiencia hepática grave si no se trata

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Happy Hour Is on the Rocks: Alcohol and Breast Cancer Advisory

The U.S. surgeon general has issued a strong warning about the link between alcohol and breast cancer and six other cancers

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Should You Do a Breast Self-Exam?

The formal breast self-exam is no longer recommended — but breast awareness is. Here’s what you need to know about breast cancer screening.

Reflection in a mirror of a woman palpating her breast while doing self breast-examination at home.

¿Deberías examinar tus mamas?

Ya no se recomiendan los autoexámenes de mamas, pero sí la autoconciencia mamaria. Aquí encontrarás lo que debes saber sobre las examinaciones del cáncer de mama.

What You Need to Know About a Breast Biopsy flipbook

What You Need to Know About a Breast Biopsy

Learn important facts about what to expect before, during and after a breast biopsy

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Lo que debes saber sobre las biopsias de mama

Obtén información importante sobre lo que puedes esperar durante y después de una biopsia de mama

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Should You Make Your Own Skincare Products?

Here’s what you need to know about mixing blends at home

Bellamy Young

Bellamy Young Is Putting the Spotlight on Hepatic Encephalopathy

The award-winning actress talks about the brain disorder that affected her father and how she’s using her platform to help give caregivers a voice

WomenTalk: The Link Between Diabetes and Your Heart

In this episode of WomenTalk, we’ll learn all about the link between heart disease, stroke and diabetes.

Katie Finley

Living with Metastatic Breast Cancer Means the Pandemic Isn’t 'Over' for Me

The world may have moved on from Covid, but I’m still fighting to keep myself safe from the virus

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Does Cold Capping Work?

Wearing a cold cap for chemotherapy may reduce hair loss. Here’s what you need to know.

Mammogram films of both breasts of a female patient

What You Should Know About Dense Breasts

Knowing your breast density is important. Now there’s a new ruling to help you stay informed.

Mammogram films of both breasts of a female patient

Lo que deberías saber sobre las mamas densas

Es importante saber la densidad de tus mamas. Ahora hay una nueva decisión que es útil para que estés informada.

JoAnn Pushkin

My Cancer Was Missed Because of Dense Breast Tissue

Thirteen years ago, I testified in front of the FDA that women had a right to know if they have dense breasts. Earlier this month, the federal rule finally went into effect.