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FAQs About Lupus

Lupus affects 1.5 million Americans, and 9 out of 10 of them are women. Learn the signs of this tricky autoimmune condition.

Multiple sclerosis (multiple sclerosis) a disease that affects the nervous system, written on wooden blocks

FAQs About MS

Get the answers to all your questions about multiple sclerosis, a neurological condition that affects more women than men

Multiple sclerosis (multiple sclerosis) a disease that affects the nervous system, written on wooden blocks

Preguntas frecuentes acerca de la EM

Obtén respuestas para todas tus preguntas acerca de la esclerosis múltiple, un trastorno neurológico que afecta más a mujeres que a hombres

Sandi Bass

Doctors Thought My Chronic Pain Condition Was Flaring Up. It Ended Up Being Gout.

The pain was unbearable, but with a rheumatologist, I’ve finally found an effective treatment

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Tech Solutions for Chronic Pain

Innovative apps that reduce aches and pain through sound, movement and psychology

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What You Need to Know About Chronic Fatigue Syndrome

Women are four times more likely to have chronic fatigue syndrome than men. Here’s what you need to know about this illness.

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What Are Community Health Workers and Promotoras?

Community health workers and promotoras are a compassionate pipeline for vulnerable populations that need medical care

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Hair Loss in Women

Wondering why you might be losing your hair — and what you can do about it?

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How Psoriasis Affects Your Overall Well-Being

People with psoriasis often deal with mental health issues related to their disease. Self-acceptance is key to coping.

Hair Loss Affects Many Aspects of Life

Hair Loss Affects Many Aspects of Life

Women dealing with hair loss often face emotional, social and cultural challenges

How Psoriasis Changes as Women Age

How Psoriasis Changes as Women Age

Here’s what women can expect from psoriasis at different points in their life

Multiple Sclerosis and Cognitive Function

Multiple Sclerosis and Cognitive Function

MS is not just physical — it also affects the brain

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Do You Know Someone Who Has Cancer? Here’s How You Can Help.

Check out these resources, including a helpful program that brings family, friends and caregivers together through meal-giving

Do You Know Someone Who Has Cancer? Here’s How You Can Help.

¿Conoces a alguien que tiene cáncer? Aquí encontrarás cómo puedes ayudar.

Revisa estos recursos que incluyen un programa útil que reúne a familiares, amigos y cuidadores a través de un plan para proporcionar comidas

Manisha Gupta, Ph.D.

Like Millions of Women, I Live With Chronic Pain — and I’ve Had to Learn to Advocate for Myself

After years of having my chronic pain ignored or misdiagnosed, I’m speaking up to increase awareness of implicit biases in healthcare

Obesity Is a Complex Disease With a Variety of Treatments

Obesity Is a Complex Disease With a Variety of Treatments

Different people need different approaches when it comes to treating obesity. Find out what options exist.

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Autoimmune Diseases 101

About 8% of Americans have an autoimmune disease — and nearly 80% of them are women

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Living With Lupus

Life with lupus can be challenging, but there are things you can do to make it easier

Alopecia Areata: Losing Your Hair? Don’t Despair

Alopecia Areata: Losing Your Hair? Don’t Despair

There are treatments and support for women with hair loss from alopecia areata

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Botox and Migraine: What You Need to Know

If you have chronic migraine disease, Botox might be able help alleviate your symptoms

Can Migraine Attacks Be Triggered Infographic

Can Migraine Attacks Be Triggered?

Not all migraine attacks are triggered, but certain things can kick-start an attack for some people

How Multiple Sclerosis Affects the Central Nervous System

How Multiple Sclerosis Affects the Central Nervous System

Watch this video to find out how MS affects your central nervous system, common symptoms and the process getting diagnosed