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15 Minutes With: Ashley Winter, M.D., Talks Urology, Sex and All Things Vaginas

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

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10 Fun Activities to Keep Your Brain Sharp

Brain exercises can engage your brain and help you keep a sharp mind

Fast Facts: What You Need to Know About Endometriosis

Fast Facts: What You Need to Know About Endometriosis

It can take years for women to get diagnosed. Learn about the condition to get the help you need.

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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.

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Dermatology Tips for Women of Color

Your skin tone can affect how you care for it. Learn more about common dermatology concerns for women with darker skin.

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The ABCDEs of Spotting Melanoma

A few simple tricks can help you check for this deadly skin cancer

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My Melanoma Was Dismissed as an Inflamed Hair Follicle

As a young woman of color, I was seemingly the last person who would be struck by the potentially lethal skin cancer

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10 Things You Must Know to Enjoy the Sun Safely

You don't have to avoid the sun entirely, but you must learn how to use sunscreen correctly and follow safe sun practices to avoid skin cancer and prematurely aged skin.

How Fibroids Impact the Whole Person

How Fibroids Impact the Whole Person

Uterine fibroids are common and they can affect your quality of life

Susan Smedley

Surviving Lung Cancer Helped Me Embrace the Connection Between Body and Mind

I now own a yoga studio and help other cancer patients and survivors cope

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At-Home Testing for Women by Women

From hormones to UTIs, the lab tests can come to you thanks to these innovations by women

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How Are Vaccines Made?

Watch as Emily meets her partner’s family on Thanksgiving and explains how vaccines are made

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What Is the Vagus Nerve?

What happens in the vagus nerve doesn’t stay in the vagus nerve

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3 Tips for Finding a Healthcare Provider Who Specializes in Menopause

Looking for a menopause expert? Here’s how to find one.

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What Are Your Options for Facial Hair Removal?

Some facial hair on women is common — especially as we age. If you want to get rid of it, here’s how.

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Por qué necesitamos más mujeres de raza negra e hispánica en ensayos clínicos de cáncer de mama

Incrementar la diversidad en los ensayos clínicos de cáncer puede ser útil para la lucha contra las desigualdades de cáncer

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Haciendo que el acceso a la atención para el cáncer de mama sea más fácil

Centros satelitales de atención mamaria, mamografías móviles y biopsias con resultados para el mismo día están haciendo que las mujeres puedan obtener atención mamaria más fácilmente

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Good Sex with Emily Jamea: Female Sexual Empowerment

Connecting with — and taking charge of — your sexuality can improve sex for you and your partner

Ask the Expert: Covid-19 and Obesity

Ask the Expert: Covid-19 and Obesity

Experts Kelynne Oristel, RN-BC, DDN GNP, APRN-BC, and Adrianna Nava, PhD, MPA, MSN, RN, answer questions about the impact Covid-19 had on people living with obesity

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A Guide to Medical Imaging for Women

Understanding the different types of medical imaging can help you know what to expect

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Why We Need More Black and Hispanic Women in Breast Cancer Clinical Trials

Increasing diversity in cancer clinical trials can help the fight against cancer disparities

Mobile Mammography X-Ray Machine for breast cancer detection located in small bus

Making It Easier to Access Breast Care

Satellite breast centers, mobile mammography and same-day biopsies are making it easier for women to get breast care