Women’s Health
Fast Facts: What You Need to Know About Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Medically reviewed by Dr. Ayanna Lewis. Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) affects more than 3 million Americans with approximately 70,000 people...
After Years of Suffering and Shame, I’m Now a Proud Crohn’s Warrior
By the time I was 27, I was so used to being sick that I knew no other way of...
From Rotten Teeth to Advanced Cancer, Patients Feel the Effects of Treatment Delays
By Bruce Alpert, Kaiser Health NewsWith medical visits picking up again among patients vaccinated against covid-19, health providers are starting...
Misinformation, Disinformation and Hoaxes: What’s the Difference?
By Michael J. O'Brien, Texas A&M-San Antonio and Izzat Alsmadi, Texas A&M-San AntonioSorting through the vast amount of information created...
How Parents Can Support a Child Who Comes out as Trans – by Conquering Their Own Fears, Following Their Child’s Lead and Tolerating Ambiguity
By Em Matsuno, Palo Alto UniversityYoung transgender, or trans, people face high rates of anxiety, depression and suicide. These elevated...
What You Need to Know About Urinary Incontinence
Reviewed by Melissa Nassaney.Urinary incontinence (UI) is often viewed as an unavoidable part of aging, something women must simply learn...
Can a Blood Test Diagnose Depression?
More than 264 million people suffer from depression globally, and many never receive treatment. For those who have access to...
From Haute Cuisine to Hot Dogs: How Dining Out Has Evolved Over 200 Years – and Is Innovating Further in the Pandemic
By Hannah Cutting-Jones, University of OregonDining out has for generations been a fun way to celebrate special occasions, meet friends...
Domestic Violence Calls for Help Increased During the Pandemic – but the Answers Haven’t Gotten Any Easier
By Tara N. Richards, University of Nebraska Omaha and Justin Nix, University of Nebraska OmahaDomestic violence rose globally in 2020...
I’m a Pediatrician Who Cares for Transgender Kids – Here’s What You Need to Know About Social Support, Puberty Blockers and Other Medical Options That Improve Lives of Transgender Youth
Mandy Coles, Boston UniversityWhen Charlie, a 10-year-old boy, came in for his first visit, he didn't look at me or...
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