“I Conquered Ovarian Cancer And Breast Cancer At The Same Time.”
“You can decide to let your cancer diagnosis get the better of you or you can choose to fight. There was no other option for...
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Living With Endometrial Cancer
Español It was 2017, and Jurline Redeaux was having a good year. She was 65 years old and thriving, enjoying her work as a social...
Do This Cardio Workout At Home To Burn Cals And Boost Your Mood
You already know that cardio is good for you. Research has long shown that revving your heart rate regularly can keep your cells and blood...
Ask the Expert: Urothelial Bladder Cancer
What is urothelial bladder cancer (UBC?) Urothelial bladder cancer is a cancer that arises from the urethral cells, which are the inner lining of the...
8 Breast Cancer Myths You NEED To Stop Believing
Ah, October… The time of year when almost every tree is swathed in pink and the term “breast cancer” is in your timeline more often...
Fast Facts: What Women Need to Know About Cardiovascular Disease
September is National Atrial Fibrillation (AFib) Awareness Month Medically reviewed by Nieca Goldberg, M.D. Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is the no. 1 cause of death in...
5 Heart Disease Risk Factors Every Woman Needs To Know About
September is Heart Awareness Month. Heart disease and strokes are the second highest cause of death in South Africa (only HIV can beat this killer!),...
Women Who Have Never Smoked Can Get Lung Cancer
Nicole Pajer Nicole Pajer is a freelance writer published in The New York Times, Parade, AARP, Woman’s Day, Men’s Journal and beyond. When she’s not...
You and Your Bladder
From the Desk of Beth Battaglino, RN, CEO, HealthyWomen It’s an undeniable fact. No one knows your body like you do. And when something doesn’t...
Women Can Get HIV, Too. That’s Why They Need to Get Tested for HIV.
Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) is a type of virus that attacks your body’s immune system, leaving you more at risk for infections. It can be...