HealthyWomen: More Than 35 Years of Engaging, Educating and Empowering Women
To commemorate National Nonprofit Day, Team HealthyWomen took a walk down memory lane to look at how our organization came to be
Expert Perspectives
15 Minutes With: Dr. Jennifer Ashton Talks About the Importance of Self-Care and Protecting Your Mental Health
The chief medical correspondent for ABC News and co-host of "GMA3: What You Need to Know" explains the link between physical and mental health — and why you can’t have a healthy body without a healthy mind
15 Minutes With: Ashley Winter, M.D., Talks Urology, Sex and All Things Vaginas
We talked with the waves-making urologist about estrogen, what really causes UTIs and more
15 Minutes With: Nieca Goldberg, M.D., Talks About Heart-Health Awareness
The trailblazing cardiologist explains how she helped create the Go Red for Women campaign and why women of all ages need to be aware of their heart health
15 Minutes With: Loretta C. “Lee” Ford, Ed.D., Talks About the Nurse Practitioner Profession and Her Career
The internationally renowned nursing leader who co-founded the nurse practitioner field explains why it was important then — and how it transformed nursing
Changing How We Talk About Obesity — A Conversation with Dr. Sowa
People who are living with obesity can benefit from open, honest and non-judgmental conversations about weight
15 Minutes With: Kizzmekia S Corbett, Ph.D., Talks About Omicron
The renowned scientist who led the team that developed the Moderna vaccine against Covid-19 discusses the pandemic and what she hopes for the future
15 Minutes With: Jaclyn Smith Talks About the 20th Anniversary of Her Breast Cancer Diagnosis
The Charlie’s Angels star credits her friends with getting her through her treatment
15 Minutes With: Dr. Neel Shah Talks About Racism in Healthcare
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
Women Having Surgery Get Better Results if Their Surgeon Is a Woman
Recent research finds that women are less likely to have complications or die when their surgeon is a woman
15 Minutes With: Rick Bright Talks About Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR)
The doctor who resigned from the Trump administration to raise the alarm about Covid-19 is now raising the alarm about AMR
AMR 101 With Dr. Uzma Syed
Learn about the dangers of antimicrobial resistance with infectious disease physician Dr. Uzma Syed
Everything you need to know about women’s health — in one place.
Fishing, Strip Clubs and Golf: How Male-Focused Networking in Medicine Blocks Female Colleagues From Top Jobs
The “boys club” is alive and well in medicine
The 1 in 10 U.S. Doctors With Reservations About Vaccines Could Be Undermining the Fight Against Covid-19
Recent study finds that the same factors thought to encourage hesitancy in the general public – like having right-leaning political views – might also motivate physician opposition to vaccination
Vaccine Hesitancy Is Complicating Physicians’ Obligation to Respect Patient Autonomy During the Covid-19 Pandemic
Over the past couple of decades there has been a shift away from upholding patient autonomy to prioritizing public health
Clinically Speaking: Questions and Answers About Insomnia
Trouble sleeping can be more than just a nuisance. It can be the cause or result of other medical conditions. Read on to find out more about insomnia.
Conversación sobre la salud: Preguntas y respuestas sobre el insomnio
Las dificultades para dormir pueden implicar más que una simple molestia. Puede ser la causa o el resultado de otras condiciones médicas. Lee este artículo para obtener más información sobre el insomnio.
15 Minutes With Dr. Leana Wen
The accomplished doctor weighs in on the possible future of the pandemic and the importance of public health
Ask KHN-PolitiFact: Is My Cloth Mask Good Enough? The 2022 Edition
Wearing a cloth mask is better than not wearing a mask at all, but if you can upgrade — or layer cloth with surgical — now is the time
How Healthcare Providers and Patients Can Limit the Spread of Antimicrobial Resistance
Antimicrobial resistance is a growing public health threat. But both patients and providers can do something about it.
What’s the Difference Between a PCR and Antigen COVID-19 Test? A Molecular Biologist Explains
All COVID-19 tests start with a sample, but the scientific process goes very differently after that
HealthyWomen Is a Proud Convener on the COVID-19 Vaccine Education and Equity Project (CVEEP)
CVEEP is a group of 200+ organizations focused on convening a dialogue with a broad range of stakeholders on the importance of the clinical trials process, regulatory review and equitable access to COVID-19 vaccines and boosters.
15 Minutes With Phyllis Greenberger
Women's health pioneer Phyllis Greenberger's 30-year career was recently honored with the 2021 Perennial Hero Award. We sat down with her to hear more about her impressive accomplishments.