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I Couldn’t ‘Pray the Gay Away,’ so I Went to Conversion Therapy. It Nearly Killed Me.

I found my way to the truest, happiest version of myself through mindfulness and radical self-acceptance

Elena Joy

22 Jun 2026

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Eat These 5 Foods to Improve Your Brain Health

Hungry? Don’t forget to feed your brain. Science says these yummy options can make a real difference in your brain health.

Jacquelyne Froeber

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Dry Eye and Menopause

Did you know dry eye is a common menopause symptom? Here’s why it happens and what you can do about it.

Alex Fulton

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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.

Alex Fulton

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What Is Eosinophilic Esophagitis (EoE)?

Learn about EoE, how to spot symptoms and what you can do to treat it

Alex Fulton

07 May 2026

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Like an Itch That Couldn’t Be Scratched, My Hives Kept Coming Back

My skin itched, swelled and left me hopeless until my chronic spontaneous urticaria was finally treated successfully

Even Though I Had No Symptoms, I Found My Lung Cancer Early Enough to Treat It

Catching lung cancer in an early stage is lucky and rare, so why do we screen only when it’s too late?

Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder (PMDD) Split My Sense of Self in Two

PMDD is not just PMS. It’s a mood disorder — and not enough people are aware it exists.

GOOD SEX WITH EMILY JAMEA, Sex Therapist

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Good Sex with Emily Jamea: Is Mental Health Messing with Your Sexual Mojo?

Mental health conditions may affect desire more than you think

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Good Sex with Emily Jamea: How Is AI Affecting Sex and Relationships?

Talk about friends with benefits. Can your relationship survive chatbots, AI and technology?

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Good Sex with Emily Jamea: The Sex Recession

A look into the recent trend of lower sexual activity

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Jamie Lynn Sigler Talks Multiple Sclerosis, a New Memoir and Finding Acceptance in Midlife

The Sopranos actress gets candid about her MS journey and finally being truthful with herself and others

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More than Just Skin Deep: The Impacts of Living with Chronic Spontaneous Urticaria

Itchy hives can affect your life in a variety of ways

Clinically Speaking: Questions and Answers about Eosinophilic Esophagitis (EoE)

EoE is becoming more common, but it’s often unrecognized. Evan Dellon, M.D., explains symptoms to watch for, diagnosis and management of the disease.

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Preventing HPV-Associated Cancers: Saving Lives and Reducing Healthcare Costs

Virtual Congressional Briefing: March 24, 2026 | 12 p.m. ET

HealthyWomen's 9th Annual Educational Event

Each year we bring together experts, researchers and innovators to celebrate advancements in women's health

Capitol Conversations: Maintaining Investments in New Innovation (MINI) Act

A new policy initiative that will bring together leading healthcare providers, patients and policymakers to examine relevant issues in women’s health.

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I found my way to the truest, happiest version of myself through mindfulness and radical self-acceptance

Hungry? Don’t forget to feed your brain. Science says these yummy options can make a real difference in your brain health.

Did you know dry eye is a common menopause symptom? Here’s why it happens and what you can do about it.

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.

Learn about EoE, how to spot symptoms and what you can do to treat it

We are the nation's largest nonprofit educating and empowering women to make decisions about their health care.

My skin itched, swelled and left me hopeless until my chronic spontaneous urticaria was finally treated successfully

Catching lung cancer in an early stage is lucky and rare, so why do we screen only when it’s too late?

PMDD is not just PMS. It’s a mood disorder — and not enough people are aware it exists.

Mental health conditions may affect desire more than you think

Talk about friends with benefits. Can your relationship survive chatbots, AI and technology?

A look into the recent trend of lower sexual activity

Dermatologists weigh in on the pros and cons of an emerging skincare trend

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

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Nancy R. Berman, MSN, ANP-BC, NCMP, FAANP, answers questions about HPV, cervical cancer and how the two are connected

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The Sopranos actress gets candid about her MS journey and finally being truthful with herself and others

Itchy hives can affect your life in a variety of ways

EoE is becoming more common, but it’s often unrecognized. Evan Dellon, M.D., explains symptoms to watch for, diagnosis and management of the disease.

Virtual Congressional Briefing: March 24, 2026 | 12 p.m. ET

Each year we bring together experts, researchers and innovators to celebrate advancements in women's health

A new policy initiative that will bring together leading healthcare providers, patients and policymakers to examine relevant issues in women’s health.