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

On this episode of WomenTalk, we're partnering with NIH/NHLBI to encourage women to take action to protect their heart health. We’ll help women understand what their heart health numbers mean, risk factors for heart disease and the practical steps they can take to protect their heart, as well as the importance of self-care, stress management and social support. This episode was produced in partnership with NIH/NHLBI. Watch more WomenTalk episodes ..read more

When was the last time you said, “I saw that on TikTok.” Five seconds ago? That sounds about right. A lot of people turn to TikTok for information these days. More than 1.8 billion people (that’s billion with a “b”) use TikTok around the world. And more than half of users are women. The social video platform has content relating to pretty much anything you can think of, including health trends. But that doesn’t mean every post has your best interest at heart. Misinformation is liked and shared on social media all the time. And it can be hard to tell what’s legit based on a short video clip ..read more

English + Infographic text Obesity is clinically defined as a body mass index (BMI) of 30 or higher. But managing this medical condition is about much more than a number on a scale. BMI Isn’t Everything BMI can be used as a screening tool, but it does not tell the whole story about the health of an individual. Talk to a healthcare provider if you have questions about your BMI. Did you know? Although healthy eating and physical activity are important for weight management or weight loss, some people may need additional tools. ¿Qué son los biofármacos? Un biofármaco es un medicamento hecho ..read more

April is National Minority Mental Health Month. A woman of color begins suffering from depression after hearing jokes about her ethnicity on a regular basis at work. Another woman feels anxious when she drives too close to a police cruiser. Yet another woman stops taking her regular walks outside, fearful that her race might make her a target for violence. All three scenarios can be considered examples of racial trauma — the emotional response resulting from negative experiences that happen because of a person’s race. Racial or race-based trauma can have a significant impact on mental, emoti ..read more

Scrolling though #birthcontrol on social media is like a box of chocolates. You never know what you’re going to get. In one video, a woman turns to reveal a dramatic weight gain, blaming birth control pills. In another, healthcare providers (HCPs) perform a choreographed dance holding vaginal rings. A third post says, “Birth control makes you date crappy men.” Social media makes it easy to put a message — any message, really — into the world, but media has long influenced conversations about women’s health. Melissa Jordan, a registered nurse, said she remembers the highly publicized Women’s ..read more

+ Infographic text What is a biosimilar? Biosimilars are drugs made from living material, such as bacteria or plant cells. They are modeled after another type of drug called a biologic that is also made from living material.  The biologic that a biosimilar is modeled after is called the reference product.  Why do people use biosimilars? Biosimilars can be used to treat a variety of health issues, including: Chronic skin diseases, such as psoriasis  Chronic bowel disease  Diabetes Arthritis Certain kidney conditions Multiple sclerosis  Macular dege ..read more

Español Retired registered nurse Michelle Clapham was 11 or 12 when she started experiencing migraine attacks, about six months after she started getting her period. “I told my mom and she explained that many women in her side of the family had them,” Clapham said. “When I have a migraine, it feels like my head is in a vise, like someone is squeezing. It’s throbbing, and I sometimes get nausea with light sensitivity. At their worst point, I would stand in the middle of winter in my garage in bare feet on the cold concrete floor. That felt better than my headache. Anything to take my mind off ..read more

English Un episodio de migrañas es más que un simple dolor de cabeza. Un trastorno de migrañas puede ser una experiencia de todo el cuerpo y los desencadenantes y síntomas de los episodios de migrañas son muy personales. HealthyWomen habló con Maureen Moriarty, DNP, profesora adjunta de enfermería de Malek School of Nursing de Marymount University, acerca de este trastorno común que frecuentemente no se comprende bien. ¿Las buenas noticias? Los episodios pueden tratarse y algunos incluso pueden prevenirse conociendo y evitando tus desencadenantes personales. ¿Qué es el trastorno de migrañas ..read more