Black Doctors Work to Make Coronavirus Testing More Equitable
One pediatric surgeon helps 10,000 get COVID-19 tests by becoming their "doctor on record"
My Heavy Menstrual Bleeding Led to Iron-Deficiency Anemia and Disrupted My Career, but I Took My Life Back
I realized I couldn't keep living with debilitating bleeding and fatigue every month. Finally, I found the diagnosis and the care that I needed
My Perspective on the Most Challenging Time in My Life: My Diagnosis of Breast Cancer
Having a serious illness can change your outlook
The Breast Cancer Burden for Black Women
Black women are less likely to develop breast cancer but face a higher risk of early occurrence and death. Here's how to improve the odds.
Understand Your Density; Control Your Destiny. Take This Quiz
Nearly half of all women age 40 and older who get mammograms are found to have dense breasts. Are you one of them?
Do You Have Dense Breasts? Knowing Your Status Could Make a Difference in Your Breast Cancer Screening
Dense breast tissue can make it more difficult to detect breast cancer. It's your right to know your status
Your Child’s Vaccines: What You Need to Know About Catching Up During the COVID-19 Pandemic
Vaccination rates dropped by as much as 60% in some parts of the country due to COVID-19. It's time to get back on track
Corralling the Facts on Herd Immunity
The effectiveness of herd immunity is a hotly debated topic. Time to separate fact from fiction
Rita Wilson Is on a Mission
Wilson and her husband, Tom Hanks, contracted COVID-19 in March; now she's partnered with the American Nurses Association to urge Americans to get their flu shot
If Obamacare Goes Away, Here Are Eight Ways Your Life Will be Affected
More than 20 million Americans will lose coverage if the Affordable Care Act is overturned — and that's just the beginning.
Good Nutrition Can Contribute to Keeping Covid-19 and Other Diseases Away
Healthy eating isn't only about weight control: overindulging in unhealthy food can potentially harm your immune system.
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