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2025, Liz Powell (L) and Elizabeth Garner, M.D. (R)

Q&A: Liz Powell and Elizabeth Garner Are Changing the Women’s Health Game

The founding members of Women’s Health Advocates are lobbying for change — and making waves in women’s health

health policy
country road lined with fields and a white farmhouse

Rural Communities Face Limited Access to Cervical Cancer Screenings

Challenges in accessing preventive care put rural patients at risk

health disparities
country road lined with fields and a white farmhouse

Las comunidades rurales enfrentan un acceso limitado a pruebas de cáncer cervical

Las dificultades para tener acceso a atención preventiva incrementan el riesgo de pacientes rurales

health disparities
How Biosimilars Help with Chronic Conditions

How Biosimilars Help with Chronic Conditions

By blocking harmful signals, biosimilars help reduce pain and damage

prescription drugs
En qué forma los biosimilares son útiles para trastornos crónicos

En qué forma los biosimilares son útiles para trastornos crónicos

Al bloquear señales dañinas, los biosimilares pueden ser útiles para reducir el dolor y las lesiones

prescription drugs
Biosimilars, Explained

Biosimilars, Explained

What they are, how they work and why they matter

prescription drugs
Explicación de los biosimilares

Explicación de los biosimilares

Qué son, cómo funcionan y por qué son importantes

prescription drugs
Bottles (vials) arranged in an autosampler magazine

Understanding Biosimilars: Better Access to Advanced Medicines

From cancer therapies to autoimmune disease treatments, biosimilars open up treatment options for serious diseases

prescription drugs
Bottles (vials) arranged in an autosampler magazine

Qué son los biosimilares: Un mejor acceso a medicamentos avanzados

Desde terapias contra el cáncer a tratamientos para trastornos autoinmunitarios, los biosimilares ofrecen opciones terapéuticas para trastornos graves

prescription drugs
Capitol Building Sunset

What Is the Mini Act and Why Do We Support It?

We urge policymakers to support the MINI Act to expand research, accelerate advancements in medical breakthroughs and improve access in healthcare.

policy
Women Reviewing Documents Together in Office

What Is a Patient Advocate?

One of healthcare’s best kept secrets means you don’t have to navigate the system alone

health insurance
Medical records confidential, seal stamped on folder with important documents

Patients Are Being Denied Access to Their Medical Records

High fees for medical records are becoming more common — but what if you can’t pay the fee? Here’s what you need to know about handling unreasonable charges.

access
Woman with rare disease holding hands to face

Navigating a Rare Disease

From diagnosis to treatment, people living with rare diseases face many obstacles. But recent advancements in technology and research could change that.

chronic conditions
young Muslim woman is meeting with her doctor.

The Importance of Cultural Humility in Healthcare

Here’s what you need to know about the role of cultural humility in health

access to health care
needle macro of the medication drugs for Microdosing GLP-1 Drugs

The Skinny on Microdosing GLP-1 Drugs

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

weight management
Sticky note on concrete wall, that says Keep it simple

Plain Language Summaries Can Give You the Power to Participate in Your Own Care

Learn how you can use science to take control of your health — even if you’re not a scientist

health care
Medicare Health Insurance Card

Turning 65 and Getting on Medicare? You Could Lose Coverage for Obesity Care

Medicare doesn’t cover anti-obesity drugs. Here’s what you need to know.

health insurance
Uterine and endometrial cancer awareness peach ribbon

Why Are Endometrial Cancer Rates Rising?

Endometrial cancer rates are rising for all women, but Black women have the worst outcomes

endometrial cancer
Uterine and endometrial cancer awareness peach ribbon

¿Por qué están aumentando las tasas de cáncer endometrial?

Las tasas de cáncer endometrial están aumentando para todas las mujeres, pero las mujeres de raza negra tienen los peores desenlaces clínicos

endometrial cancer
hundred dollar bills and drug vials + syringe on top of a chemotherapy transport bag

Coping with the Costs of Cancer

How to get financial support when you’re navigating cancer care

cancer
hundred dollar bills and drug vials + syringe on top of a chemotherapy transport bag

Lidiar con los costos del cáncer

Cómo obtener apoyo financiero si estás tratando de obtener atención para el cáncer

cancer
Biosimilars Basics

Biosimilars Basics

Biosimilars work the same as biologics, but cost a lot less. Here are some basic facts about these drugs.

prescription drugs
How Are Biosimilars Made?

How Are Biosimilars Made?

Biosimilars are a safe, effective and affordable alternative to biologic drugs. Find out how they’re made.

Medication Safety
¿Cómo se preparan biosimilares?

¿Cómo se preparan biosimilares?

Los biosimilares son alternativas seguras, efectivas y asequibles que pueden reemplazar a medicamentos biológicos. Descubre cómo se preparan.

Medication Safety