prevention

What’s Your Number?

What’s Your Number?

Cholesterol testing is important, easy — and can save your life

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Am I at High Risk for Severe Illness from Covid-19?

Learn how to tell if you’re at risk for serious disease from Covid-19 and what you can do to protect yourself

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Treatment Options for Alzheimer’s Disease

With Alzheimer’s disease, an early diagnosis means more options

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Top 5 Ways to Feel Empowered About Vaccine Decision-Making

When it comes to making decisions about vaccines, knowledge is power

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10 Things You Must Know to Enjoy the Sun Safely

You don't have to avoid the sun entirely, but you must learn how to use sunscreen correctly and follow safe sun practices to avoid skin cancer and prematurely aged skin

Understanding the Different Types of Covid-19 Vaccines

Understanding the Different Types of Covid-19 Vaccines

Did you know there are two types of Covid-19 vaccines? Understanding your options can help you choose what’s best for you.

The Importance of Understanding Your Family History of Breast Cancer

The Importance of Understanding Your Family History of Breast Cancer

Watch this video to learn why it’s important to know your family history so you can manage your breast cancer risk

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11 Things You Can Do to Reduce the Risk of Spreading C. Diff

How to stay safe and reduce the risk of C. diff infection

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11 cosas que puedes hacer para reducir el riesgo de contagio de la C. difficile

Cómo mantenerte a salvo y reducir el riesgo de una infección de la C. difficile

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C. Diff 101

What is C. diff? Learn more about the condition and simple ways to reduce your risk of infection.

Fecal sample for Clostridium Difficile Antigen and Toxin Test in medical lab.

C. difficile 101

¿Qué es la C. difficile? Obtén más información sobre la condición y formas sencillas para reducir tu riesgo de infección.

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After Being Sexually Assaulted, I Started Taking PrEP — and I Plan to Be on It for Life

I encourage everyone to embrace the HIV-preventive medication, no matter their sexual orientation

6 Self-Care Resolutions for the New Year

6 Tips for True Self-Care

Pedicures, massages and bubble baths are great — but don’t forget to take these 6 steps to true self-care

How Are Vaccines Made?

How Are Vaccines Made?

Watch as Emily meets her partner’s family on Thanksgiving and explains how vaccines are made

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A Guide to Medical Imaging for Women

Understanding the different types of medical imaging can help you know what to expect

Mobile Mammography X-Ray Machine for breast cancer detection located in small bus

Making It Easier to Access Breast Care

Satellite breast centers, mobile mammography and same-day biopsies are making it easier for women to get breast care

Mobile Mammography X-Ray Machine for breast cancer detection located in small bus

Haciendo que el acceso a la atención para el cáncer de mama sea más fácil

Centros satelitales de atención mamaria, mamografías móviles y biopsias con resultados para el mismo día están haciendo que las mujeres puedan obtener atención mamaria más fácilmente

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Melanoma 101

Rates of melanoma — the deadliest form of skin cancer — have been on the rise for women. Learn the signs of this serious skin cancer.

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Melanoma 101

Los índices de melanoma, la forma más mortal de cáncer de piel, están aumentando para las mujeres. Obtén información sobre las señales de este grave cáncer de piel.

Preparing for the Next Pandemic

Preparing for the Next Pandemic

Even as we work to end the Covid-19 pandemic, we must also prepare for the next one

Do Genetic Predispositions Affect Your Health?

How Do Genes Affect Your Health?

What learning more about your genetics and family history can teach you

Clinically Speaking: Q&A About Pneumococcal Disease

Clinically Speaking: Questions & Answers About Pneumococcal Disease

Find out about the different infections pneumococcal disease can cause and how you can reduce your chances of getting it

true or false: vaccines

True or False? Vaccines

An epidemiologist lets us know whether five common beliefs about vaccines are true or false

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Why Aren’t Pregnant Women Getting Vaccinated?

Our new survey takes a look at why so many pregnant women are skipping vaccines