Author: Reyna Baker
English La Sociedad estadounidense contra el cáncer estima que más de 20,000 mujeres en Estados Unidos recibirán diagnósticos de cáncer de vejiga en 2024. Aunque el cáncer de vejiga ocurre menos frecuentemente para mujeres que para hombres, las mujeres tienen más posibilidades de tener etapas avanzadas y menores índices de supervivencia. El cáncer de vejiga también tiene más posibilidades de ocurrir en años posteriores, aproximadamente 9 de cada 10 personas tienen más de 55 años. Puesto que tu vejiga se encuentra cerca de tus órganos reproductivos, podrías preguntarte en qué forma estos órganos podrían verse afectados si tienes cáncer de…
English Si alguna vez has tenido esa sensación arenosa e irritante en tus ojos cuando están secos, sabes cuán molestó puede ser eso. Cualquiera puede tener ojos secos, pero más de 16 millones de personas en Estados Unidos han recibido diagnósticos de ojo seco, una condición médica crónica que puede variar de una molestia leve a afectaciones negativas de tu calidad de vida y más si no se diagnostica ni trata. Las personas que tienen el síndrome de ojo seco pueden experimentar una variedad de síntomas que incluyen dolor ocular, incomodidad, ojos llorosos, sensibilidad a la luz, visión borrosa y…
You’ve probably seen videos on social media of people showing off their taunt jaw lines and perfectly sculpted cheekbones praising a small heart-shaped rock. You’re probably skeptical of said heart-shaped rock. And that’s a good thing — you can’t believe everything you see on the internet. But research shows gua sha, a massage technique using a smooth-edge tool, may have health benefits and reduce inflammation in the body (think: puffiness in the face). It just may not be the dramatic transformation we’re all hoping for. Read: Face Yoga 101 >>Here’s what you need to know about the ancient massage technique…
As told to Jacquelyne FroeberAbout three years ago, I started a new job as vice president of recruiting for a legal services firm. I was thrilled to be doing something I love at a new company. I was less thrilled, however, that I was also dealing with symptoms of a urinary tract infection (UTI). I had the classic signs: pain, pressure and urgent need to pee. But the symptoms would come and go, and I didn’t have blood in my urine. Even stranger, when I went to see my doctor, my urinalysis was normal. No sign of a UTI. Still,…
Protein is essential for every single person, every single day. Protein becomes even more important the more active we are, and while most people know that it’s important, often we don’t understand why. As we approach/mark International Protein Day on February 27, let’s take a look at its vital role in our health and athletic performance. What is Protein? Proteins are made up of amino acids, both of which are the main building blocks of our muscles, bones, skin, tissues and organs. When we consume protein, our body breaks it down into individual amino acids and then uses them to…
Help us celebrate Phyllis Greenberger’s accomplishments and lifetime commitment to women’s health! Listen to what inspired Phyllis to publish her new book with Mayo Clinic Press, “Sex Cells,” which tells the story of how she and her allies in the U.S. government, NGOs, academia, medical research and public health advocacy got the scientific and medical world to recognize that women are unique. Inside a museum dedicated to renewing and inspiring a love of words and language, hear from Phyllis about her 25-year fight to have female cells, lab animals and humans brought into medical research, so women can receive treatment…
Heart disease is the number one cause of death for women and people assigned female at birth in the United States. That means you may be at risk for serious heart problems, such as heart attack or cardiac arrest. You’ve probably heard of these life-threatening conditions but they’re not the same.Here’s what you need to know about symptoms and treatment for a heart attack vs. cardiac arrest. What’s the difference between a heart attack and cardiac arrest? During cardiac arrest, the heart stops beating. During a heart attack, the heart is still beating.A heart attack is caused by blockage (“circulation…
We look forward to spending an evening with you celebrating and advancing women’s health. It is our honor to bring together esteemed leaders in the healthcare field who are making an impact on women’s health through education, research, policy and innovation. AgendaThursday, May 9, 2024 | Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Library, Washington D.C.Business attire5:00-6:00 p.m.* | Check-in and Rooftop Reception 6:00-7:00 p.m. | Speakers and Panel Discussion7:00-7:30 p.m. | Networking and Closing*Passed hors d’oeuvres to be servedSpeakersJanet Woodcock, M.D.* Principal Deputy Commissioner, U.S. Food and Drug Administration (retired) U.S. Senator Lisa Murkowski (R – Alaska)*Panel DiscussionModeratorSamantha Skey, CEO, SHE…
As told to Jacquelyne FroeberAs I opened my eyes, I heard my cardiac surgeon say, “I’m so glad you’re with us. His voice full of emotion. “We had to do open-heart surgery.” And then everything went dark again.Before open-heart surgery and five surgeries before that, I was diagnosed with a genetic heart disease called hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM). Basically, the disease causes the heart muscle to thicken, which makes it harder for my heart to pump blood to the rest of my body. That means I can be at high risk for sudden cardiac death — which is exactly like it…
The American Cancer Society estimates that over 20,000 women in the United States will be diagnosed with bladder cancer in 2024. While bladder cancer happens less often in women than in men, women are more likely to have advanced stages and lower survival rates. Bladder cancer is also more likely to happen in your later years — about 9 out of 10 people are over the age of 55. Given that your bladder is close to your reproductive organs, you may wonder how those organs might be affected if you have bladder cancer.HealthyWomen spoke with two experts to get answers…