Opening up about pregnancy and loss
Alise Crutchman had been trying to get pregnant for a few months when she finally conceived in 2017. For Alise and her husband, Mike, the pregnancy experience was not straightforward.Read More
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Cheryll Plunkett never stops fighting
Cheryll Plunkett of Medway, Massachusetts, was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2002 and diagnosed with metastatic breast cancer in 2015. I was diagnosed in 2002, 13 months after my second child wasRead More
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How integrative health research tackles the pain management crisis
Pain isn’t simple or straightforward—and neither is treating it. Chronic pain is one of the most common reasons people seek medical care, according to the Centers for Disease Control andRead More
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Cold-weather wellness: Tips for staying healthy this season
Staying healthy during colder months is the first step in making sure you can enjoy all the activities the season brings. When you are indoors more during the fall andRead More
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Vaping: What you need to know
Vapes are battery-operated devices that heat liquid with nicotine, marijuana, or flavorings. Some vapes contain other unknown substances or chemicals. When heated, the liquid turns into aerosol, which people inhaleRead More
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Personal Story: Selene Suarez
[Introduction] Lupus is an autoimmune disease that affects 1.5 million people in the U.S. One of those people is Selene Suarez. Life with lupus Selene, who lives just outside SaltRead More
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Breast cancer at 33: Telemundo host Adamari López leads with laughter
[Introduction] Every weekday morning, Adamari López helps hundreds of thousands of viewers wake up with the Telemundo show, “Un Nuevo Día,” which she cohosts. López is known for being bold, funny,Read More
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Quick facts on metastatic breast cancer
Metastatic breast cancer starts in the breast but then spreads to other parts of the body. For example, it could spread to the bones or the lungs. It’s also referredRead More
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A different path to starting a family
Mary Lanzara was 25 years old when her 20-year journey to motherhood began. The New Jersey native became pregnant six months after stopping birth control, which she had used toRead More
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High-risk pregnancy: What you need to know
High-risk pregnancy is when a woman or her unborn baby is at greater risk of problems during pregnancy or delivery. What causes it? Many factors can make a pregnancy highRead More
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Healthy pregnancy for plus-size women
Obesity during pregnancy can increase the risk of birth defects and problems with pregnancy or delivery. Longer-term problems can include continuing issues with weight for the mother and an increasedRead More
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Tips for talking to your teen about vaping
Vaping nicotine or marijuana can cause long-lasting health problems for your child. So, it’s important to talk with your young or teenage children about the potential dangers of vaping. HereRead More
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Bad sleep patterns could up the risk of heart disease in older adults
Getting different amounts of sleep each night or sleeping during the day instead of at night is called irregular sleep or having an irregular sleep schedule. People who work night shifts orRead More
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Breastfeeding and pregnancy could lower risk of early menopause
Breastfeeding can offer many health benefits for women and their babies. Now there’s another potential one. A recent study found that women who breastfeed may have a lower risk ofRead More
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Tips for supporting loved ones with alcohol use disorders
The support of friends and family is important in the journey to recovery from alcohol use disorder (AUD). The National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism, which leads research onRead More
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Brain imaging, telehealth studies promise better stroke prevention and recovery
[Introduction] Clinton B. Wright, M.D., M.S. Stroke research is a priority for the National Institutes of Health (NIH). Stroke, which often stops blood from flowing to the brain orRead More
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Confronting alcohol use disorder and misconceptions as a woman
Forty-one-year-old Christine* started experimenting with alcohol in her early teens. The first time she tried it, she blacked out and became physically ill. While she instantly regretted that decision, sheRead More
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Back to school health: Vaccination checklist
[Introduction] August is National Immunization Awareness Month, which brings attention to the value of protecting yourself and your family from vaccine-preventable diseases like chickenpox and the flu. Vaccines help controlRead More
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Stroke: What you need to know
[Introduction] A stroke happens when blood stops flowing to the brain. A person’s brain cells start to die within a few minutes because they can’t get the oxygen and nutrientsRead More
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Why Alcohol-Use Research is More Important than Ever
George Koob, Ph.D. Alcohol use disorder (AUD) affects roughly 15 million people in the U.S. People with the condition may drink in ways that are compulsive and uncontrollable, leadingRead More
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Teen vaping research is a priority as marijuana and nicotine use surge
[Introduction] Vaping has led to a dramatic rise in nicotine and marijuana use among young people in recent years. Marijuana vaping among 12th graders, for instance, nearly doubled from 2018Read More
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A personal approach to stroke treatment
[Introduction] Gregory Symko, D.C., is a chiropractor who specializes in helping people with brain issues related to stroke. He helps them improve their hand-eye coordination and balance issues, working withRead More
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How fashion designer Liz Lange beat cervical cancer
Designer Liz Lange helped reinvent maternity fashion, bringing more style and versatility to clothing for pregnant women. But in addition to building her business and brand, Lange faced another majorRead More
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Asthma medicine may not be one size fits all
The symptoms are all too familiar for parents of kids with asthma: coughing, wheezing, and chest tightness. About 6 million kids in the U.S. have asthma, which may make itRead More
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Lyme disease: What you need to know
What is Lyme disease? Lyme disease is a bacterial infection caused by Borrelia burgdorferi that is transmitted through the bite of an infected blacklegged tick, also called a deer tick.Read More
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