Risa Kerslake, R.N.
Risa Kerslake is a registered nurse and freelance writer who lives in the Midwest, specializing in health, parenting and education topics. Her work has appeared in Women's World, Healthline, Parents, Discover, Sleep Foundation and Giddy, among others.
She's a professional member of both the American Society of Journalists and Authors and the Association of Health Care Journalists. In addition to writing and helping people advocate for their own health, she's enthusiastic about crocheting and reading under the covers. You can find her at risakerslake.com.
How to Conduct a Skin Cancer Self-Exam If You Have a Darker Skin Tone
Skin cancer looks different in people of color. Learn what to look for and how to protect yourself.
Cómo examinar tu piel para detectar cáncer si tienes un tono de piel más oscuro
El cáncer de piel tiene otra apariencia en personas de color. Entérate de qué debes buscar y cómo protegerte.
FAQs About HIV and Pregnancy
Many women who live with HIV can get pregnant and have a healthy baby. Here’s what you need to know.
Preguntas frecuentes sobre el VIH y el embarazo
Muchas mujeres que viven con VIH pueden embarazarse y tener un bebé saludable. Aquí encontrarás lo que debes saber.
Lung Cancer Screening 101
More women and non-smokers are being diagnosed with lung cancer. Here’s what you need to know about the latest lung cancer screening guidelines.
Introducción a las pruebas de cáncer pulmonar
Más mujeres y no fumadores están recibiendo diagnósticos de cáncer pulmonar. Aquí encontrarás lo que debes saber sobre las pautas más recientes de pruebas de cáncer pulmonar.
FAQs About Reproductive Health and Bladder Cancer
Bladder cancer can be more aggressive for women than men, and can affect reproductive health — experts explain what you need to know
Preguntas frecuentes sobre la salud reproductiva y el cáncer de vejiga
El cáncer de vejiga puede ser más agresivo para mujeres que para hombres y puede afectar la salud reproductiva, expertos explican lo que debes saber
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.
What You Need to Know About Dry Eye Disease
Learn the facts about dry eye disease and how the condition affects women
Lo que debes saber sobre el síndrome de ojo seco
Obtén información acerca del síndrome de ojo seco y en qué forma esta condición afecta a las mujeres
FAQs About MS
Get the answers to all your questions about multiple sclerosis, a neurological condition that affects more women than men