Endometriosis occurs when the endometrial lining normally found inside the uterus begins to grow outside the uterus. These growths are called lesions. They may grow on the ovaries, fallopian tubes, or other areas near the uterus. Listen to Your Gut … Read More »
Every day, parents of children battling cancer travel thousands of miles for treatments. A million miles is a lot. It’s 38,000+ marathons. It’s two whole trips to the moon and back. But according to Jay Scott, Co-Executive Director of Alex’s … Read More »
A few sobering facts: About 24 million Americans may have chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and half of them don’t know it. It’s the fourth leading cause of death, and the only leading cause of death that’s actually getting more … Read More »
As many as 5 million American women may have polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), according to the Office on Women’s Health in the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Problem is, PCOS symptoms present themselves differently in each person, making … Read More »
Uncontrolled high blood pressure, or hypertension, has declined among men over the past decade but increased among American women — about 25 percent of us now have it. And it contributes to more deaths in women than any other preventable … Read More »
One in five American women who contract lung cancer this year will be what researchers call “never smokers” — those who have taken a drag on fewer than 100 cigarettes in their lives. Sixty percent of never smokers with lung … Read More »
Keep your heart healthy! Lower your odds of developing heart disease with these easy diet and exercise changes to make in your 20s, 30s, or 40s. Your 20s Even though heart disease kills more women than breast, lung, and ovarian … Read More »
ICYMI Health features what we’re reading this week. This week, we read about how society struggles to provide care for mentally ill patients, both in the U.S. and abroad. First we spend time with an investigation by our colleagues at HuffPost Highline, … Read More »
ICYMI Health features what we’re reading this week. This week, an essay struck a cord with as it explored attitudes and traditions surrounding death throughout the world. In the same theme, a video shared the story and life lessons of … Read More »
ICYMI Health features what we’re reading this week. This week, we examined pieces that explored unconventional ways of thinking. A new book by Brené Brown explores why dwelling on failure can actually yield positive results, and a father-daughter team makes … Read More »