May 6, 2024, is Melanoma Monday and May is Skin Cancer Awareness Month. With summer right around the corner, many of us are ready to soak up some sun. But it’s important to remember to protect your skin whenever you step outside. Most cases of melanoma — the deadliest form of skin cancer — are linked to exposure to ultraviolet (UV) radiation from the sun. About 1 in 40 women and people assigned female at birth will develop melanoma in their lifetime. Read: Melanoma 101 >> The good news is that you can take steps to block harmful rays from the sun and still enjoy your time outdoors. As ..read more

+ Flipbook text Slide 1 Creating a migraine-friendly workplace  It’s not easy to do your job with a migraine, but there are things you and your employer can do to help. Here’s how to ask for what you need when dealing with migraine attacks at work. Slide 2 Know your rights Migraine attacks that have a serious impact on your ability to function at work may qualify as a disability under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). The ADA offers legal workplace protection for people with disabilities. Slide 3 Ask for workplace accommodations  Under the ADA, people who get disabling m ..read more

Inflammation. It gets a bad rap, but it may surprise you that it’s not all bad — but you can have too much. It’s like the ice cream of natural responses (sugar can cause inflammation, but more on that later). The obsession with anti-inflammation diets has grown in recent years. You may remember when the conversation got extra inflammatory after actress Gwyneth Paltrow said she has bone broth — and not much else — as part of her diet to lower inflammation. Yes, inflammation can be linked to serious health conditions that can seriously harm or even kill you, but it also helps you out when you ..read more

Medically reviewed by Holly Lofton, M.D. Until recently, obesity was thought of as a lifestyle choice, but it’s actually a chronic, complex disease. And many people living with obesity need treatment options to help manage it. By now, you’ve probably heard of anti-obesity medications (AOMs) on the news or by following Oprah on social media. These medications have been around for over a decade, but studies show the latest injectable versions (Wegovy and Zepbound) help people lose more weight than with lifestyle changes alone and help people manage their weight over time. This helps reduce the ..read more

+ Infographic text Getting a diagnosis for a uterine condition can be frustrating and take some time. But if you understand your options and play an active role in decision-making with your healthcare provider, you’re likely to be more satisfied with the outcome.  Here are 6 expert tips on how you can advocate for yourself — and get the right diagnosis as fast as possible. Share your symptoms and how you’ve been managing them on your own or with a healthcare provider (HCP). Be sure to include how long you’ve been dealing with symptoms and how long it took to get a diagnosis (if you’v ..read more

As told to Nicole Audrey Spector A few weeks after college graduation, I was in a bad car accident. I had a concussion and a gaping wound that required 16 stitches. I don’t remember the accident, but I do remember a truly odd sensation that haunted me for a while after — my feet were numb. I went to our family physician, who checked me out and told me that my feet were numb because the shoes I’d been wearing had been too tight. It sounds silly to me now, but I believed him then. I didn’t want to think anything was wrong with my health. Who does? Particularly not when they’re 21 and in the mi ..read more

If you or a loved one has a serious disease or condition, joining a clinical trial may help you get access to new treatments. It also lets you contribute to society by being part of scientific discovery that could help others. But how do you join a clinical trial? You can’t just sign up. It’s a decision that should be made with your healthcare team. And, then, you have to qualify. It’s also important to think about the costs, timing, travel and how being in the trial will work with your ongoing care. These questions may feel overwhelming — but figuring them out could save your life. Here’s w ..read more

As told to Jacquelyne Froeber April 21-27 is National Infertility Awareness Week. When I turned 38 in 2018, my biological clock started ticking. Loudly. This was a surprise. My husband and I were planning on being child-free. I also have polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), and I knew PCOS could cause difficulties getting pregnant. But that all became background noise. All I heard was: Tick … tick … tick. I’ve always been in tune with my body and listened to what it’s trying to tell me — good or bad. In 2008, I missed two periods and warning bells went off. I knew I wasn’t pregnant and I immedi ..read more

On this week’s episode of WomenTalk, we’re joined by acclaimed actor, mother, and business owner Nicole Ari Parker, to discuss why we must continue to raise awareness about Covid vaccinations. We discuss available options, as well as the importance of protecting ourselves and loved ones. Watch more WomenTalk episodes ..read more

On this episode of WomenTalk, we'll be discussing dry eye disease and how to recognize it, advocate for yourself and seek the necessary care. Featuring: Host: Donnica Moore, M.D. Expert: Allen Austin, O.D. Patient advocate: Debbie Auday This educational resource was created with support from the More Real. More Substance. YouTube Channel from the Viatris Eye Care Division. https://bit.ly/MoreRealMoreSubstance-HealthyWomen Watch more WomenTalk episodes ..read more