From A-list celebrities to the people in our own lives, breast cancer can can truly happen to anyone — and the stats show it. After skin cancer, breast cancer is the most common cancer in US women, according to the American Cancer Society, with 1 in 8 US women expected to develop breast cancer at…
Let’s face it: when your teen starts gushing about their latest crush, it’s tempting to dismiss it off as just another passing phase. You might be tempted to say, “Oh honey, you’ll move on soon enough,” or “Trust me, this is just puppy love.” But here’s the thing: what seems small to us can feel…
February is American Heart Month. We can’t stress enough how important heart health is. Well, maybe stress is the wrong word. We can’t say it loud enough: PAY ATTENTION TO YOUR HEART. Heart disease is the leading cause of death for women and people assigned female at birth (AFAB) in the U.S. But sometimes cardiac…
If you’ve ever watched February 14 approaching with dread, sadness, or just plain bitterness, you know exactly why Valentine’s Day depression is a thing. Yes, this is a day built around love and joy, but sometimes when mid-February rolls around, you’re feeling anything but loving and joyful. Maybe you’re fresh off a rocky breakup or…
It may sound like something from a horror film, but yes, oral health problems during pregnancy are one of many struggles women experience. And unfortunately, loose teeth are one of…
Hormones are chemical messengers in the body that help regulate a range of functions, from metabolism and digestion to sleep and sex drive. Women in particular experience a range of…
Katelyn Jetelina, PhD, MPH, is our type of public health professional. As an epidemiologist, she studies patterns and causes of disease in public health (e.g., Covid), and she’s super passionate about sharing evidence-based information with anyone who’s interested. Her free weekly newsletter, Your Local Epidemiologist, breaks down complicated public health facts in a friendly, easy…
English Enero es el Mes de Concientización del Cáncer Cervical + Infographic text El VPH (virus del papiloma humano) es muy común, tan frecuente que casi todos lo contraeremos en algún momento. Las infecciones del VPH a menudo desaparecen por sí solas, pero el virus puede causar algunos tipos de cáncer. Casi todos los cánceres…
In a relationship, everything that happens inside the bedroom has a sizable influence on everything outside of it — and vice versa. While some lucky partners can enjoy a thriving sex life no matter what’s going on in the outside world, many of us will feel our libidos waxing and waning depending on work, finances,…
Pregnancy is an exciting time. But if you’re living with multiple sclerosis (MS) you probably have questions about how the chronic disease may impact your birthing plan, treatment plan and plans for breastfeeding. MS can be unpredictable and relapses can have a severe impact on your quality of life. So, it’s important to talk to…
