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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

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10 Reasons You Might Have Blood in Your Urine

Learn what causes blood in urine, and what you should do if it happens to you

Alone in a Crowd

How to Make Connections When You’re Lonely

The loneliness epidemic is real. Learn the signs, symptoms and ways to make connections when you’re lonely.

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

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True or False: Urothelial Bladder Cancer

Take our quiz to test your knowledge of bladder cancer and learn how to decrease your risk

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Real Women, Real Stories

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

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

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

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

Top Videos

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WomenTalk: The Lowdown on Gynecologic Cancer

In this episode, of WomenTalk, we’ll learn all about cervical, endometrial and ovarian cancers.

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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

Hear from our experts about the different treatment options available for obesity and why employer-sponsored coverage is essential for women living with obesity

CONDITIONS & TREATMENTS

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The Skinny on Microdosing GLP-1 Drugs

Why are people microdosing weight-loss drugs? Here’s what you need to know.

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True or False? Colon Cancer

Take our quiz to see how much you know about this highly preventable disease

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Family Planning with Multiple Sclerosis (MS)

Learn the facts about pregnancy and MS and what you need to know before getting pregnant

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HealthyWomen's 8th Annual Educational Event

HealthyWomen's 8th Annual Educational Event

Join us as we bring together experts, researchers and innovators to celebrate advancements in women's health

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

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

Transforming Research Outcomes into Better Healthcare

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Congressional Briefing – Obesity: The Cost of No Coverage

Learn about the impacts of a lack of coverage for obesity treatments


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