The Cost of Racial Bias in OB-GYN Care
Systemic bias can put women of color at greater risk of missed diagnoses, delayed treatment and at worst, loss of life
Systemic bias can put women of color at greater risk of missed diagnoses, delayed treatment and at worst, loss of life
Understanding health insurance terms can help you get the most from your health plan
If you have uterine fibroids, these are the 9 questions you need to ask when choosing health insurance
If you have endometriosis, these are the 9 questions you need to ask when choosing health insurance
The HPV vaccine is ideally given to boys and girls at age 11 or 12, but it’s approved for adults up to age 45. If you haven’t had it, here’s how you can talk to your HCP about whether you should get it.
Women in the U.S. are more likely to give birth early compared to women in other developed nations. What makes the U.S. different?
Delayed diagnoses, more aggressive tumor types and other healthcare disparities place Black women at a greater risk of dying from endometrial cancer compared to white women
Here’s what to consider if you’re thinking about getting over-the-counter hearing aids
Only 3% of U.S. dermatologists are Black. It’s a disparity that can have devastating effects for Black patients experiencing skin and hair care concerns.
Contraceptives are used for many important health concerns beyond preventing pregnancy
Contraceptives help with many health concerns beyond pregnancy prevention, yet millions of women struggle to access them
What is medical abortion? How does it work? Where can you get it?
A 2021 survey conducted by HealthyWomen found techniques used by insurance companies to manage care don’t always benefit the patient
Improving health outcomes requires addressing health inequities among socially disadvantaged groups
Learn how factors in the environment affect people’s health and contribute to health disparities
Tampons are the latest product to be in scarce supply at U.S. stores
The pandemic has changed the way pain medication is prescribed. But will it last?
By undoing that landmark decision, the court has empowered states to set their own abortion restrictions — so where people live will determine their level of access.
Scholars explain how the Supreme Court’s ruling on abortion is likely to affect women’s health.
Sometimes insurance companies want you to try certain medications before others. Watch this video to learn more about step therapy and getting the treatment you need for your atopic dermatitis.
Cancer care research usually overlooks the multiple identities of individual patients
One of the experts from Oprah’s new documentary, “The Color of Care” discusses racism in the healthcare system and how it especially harms Black Women
Recent research finds that women are less likely to have complications or die when their surgeon is a woman
HealthyWomen convened policy experts to examine the potential impact of the CURES 2.0 Act on women’s health