Sepsis 101
Sepsis isn’t an infection. It’s your body’s overreaction to an infection. Learn what sepsis is and how it might be prevented.
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How Shared Decision-Making Can Lead to Better Healthcare
How and why to partner with your healthcare providers to make informed healthcare decisions
Hypoparathyroidism 101
Learn the basic facts about hypoparathyroidism — an endocrine condition that affects mostly women
I am a Hairy Woman Due to PCOS—And I am Happy and Proud of It
When I was around 14 years old, I started to notice changes with my body hair that were very different from what I had been told to expect during puberty.
How to Prepare for a Colonoscopy
When I was 21 I was blindsided with a diagnosis of an incurable chronic illness. I was told I had Crohn's disease—an autoimmune disease that attacks the gastrointestinal tract, leading to severe pain and fatigue (just to name a few of the downsides).
What It's Like in the Depths of Sickness with Lupus
What is it like to live with lupus? In this post, I’m going to share what it was like to be in the depths of my sickness with lupus. I’ll paint a picture of what it was like to be incredibly, chronically ill.
Hepatitis C and Baby Boomers
Baby boomers are at increased risk for hepatitis C, so it's important to get tested and begin treatment as soon as possible.
Just Pregnancy Tiredness or Something Else?
Many women and their doctors assume that tiredness is a given in pregnancy. But tiredness and sleepiness could be symptoms of obstructive sleep apnea, or OSA.
Everything you need to know about women’s health — in one place.