Women's Health
Human Braiding Hair May Be a Health Hazard Too
- Advertisement -If you think switching to human hair for your protective styles is safer for your hair and health,...
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The Body Knows: Two Mothers Who Survived the Unthinkable
- Advertisement -Motherhood is often framed as a new chapter, a deepening of identity, and the arrival of a love...
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10 Things Black and Brown Women Need to Know About Heart Disease
- Advertisement -Heart disease is the leading cause of death for Black and Brown women—yet many don’t know their unique...
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Could Exercise Squash Menopause’s Side Effects? Halle Berry’s Company Thinks So
- Advertisement -Menopause brings mountains of challenges. Brain fog, extreme fatigue, and memory loss are just a few of the...
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PMDD is ruining my life. What can I do?
I’m 32, and was recently diagnosed with premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD), though I suspect I have had it for around...
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Thyroid Cancer Rates are Rising, and Black Patients Face Higher Risks
- Advertisement -Thyroid cancer is one of the fastest growing cancers in the United States. Over the past few decades,...
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Cervical Cancer Is Deadlier Than We Realized—Especially for Black Women
Cervical cancer remains one of the most preventable types of cancer, yet thousands of women in the United States continue to die...
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Beloved Maternal Health Advocate Dr. Janell Green Smith Died in Childbirth
- Advertisement -Dr. Janell Green Smith, one of the most treasured voices in the fight against Black maternal mortality, died...
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6 Tips for a Healthy Cervix
It’s Cervical Health Awareness Month Did you know that this month is Cervical Health Awareness Month? What do you know...
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Beyond Kegels: I found a fix for a common type of incontinence – why don’t more women know about it?
Some of my earliest memories feature my mother’s leotard-encased body bouncing to Jane Fonda with abandon. A similar carefree fluidity...
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