HealthyWomen shares the concerns of the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists and other medical associations about the health and safety of pregnant people and newborns in the United States following the recent announcement that the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) will no longer recommend Covid-19 vaccination during pregnancy. This decision may significantly impact how pregnant people make healthcare decisions and undermines their ability to make informed choices for themselves and their families. Covid-19 remains a serious Healthy

May is Healthy Vision Month. My partner, Tom, often brags about his great eyesight. And I’ve always just assumed he has perfect vision because he’s dating me. But I had to give him major side-eye when he told me it’s been decades since his last eye exam. To be clear, everyone should get an eye exam at age 40 — regardless of how good you think your vision is. This is because your eyes change as you age, and the Healthy

May is Healthy Vision Month. My partner, Tom, often brags about his great eyesight. And I’ve always just assumed he has perfect vision because he’s dating me. But I had to give him major side-eye when he told me it’s been decades since his last eye exam. To be clear, everyone should get an eye exam at age 40 — regardless of how good you think your vision is. This is because your eyes change as you age, and the Healthy

+ Infographic text What is type 2 inflammation? Not to be confused with type 2 diabetes, type 2 inflammation involves the immune system. We all have a type 2 immune response, which is when your immune system sends out type 2 immune cells to fight certain infections or allergens. Type 2 immune cells fight “intruders” by causing inflammation. Inflammation helps remove infections and allergens from the body and kick-starts the healing process. For some people, the type 2 immune response Healthy

May is Lupus Awareness Month. + Infographic text What is lupus?  Lupus is a chronic condition where your body’s immune system attacks tissues and organs.  9 out of 10 people with lupus are female.  Black, American Indian and Alaska Native women are 2–3x more likely to get lupus than white women.  Almost 1 in 2 people with lupus are misdiagnosed at first It can take an average of 5 years from first seeking medical help to getting a lupus diagnosis.  Healthy

English Mayo es el Mes de Concientización de Lupus + Infographic text ¿Qué es el lupus?   El lupus es un trastorno crónico por el cual el sistema inmunitario de tu cuerpo ataca tejidos y órganos.  9 de cada 10 personas con lupus son mujeres. Las mujeres de raza negra, nativas americanas y de Alaska tienen de 2 a 3 veces más posibilidades de desarrollar lupus que las mujeres de raza blanca.  Casi 1 de cada 2 personas con lupus Healthy

May is Lupus Awareness Month. + Infographic text Lupus is an autoimmune disease that happens when the body’s immune system attacks its own tissues and causes harmful inflammation.  About 1.5 million Americans are living with some form of lupus. 9 out 10 people with lupus are women.  Common types of lupus Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE)  SLE is the most common type of lupus. When people mention lupus, they usually mean SLE. In the U.S., SLE is: 3x more common in Healthy

As told to Jacquelyne Froeber Everything happened so fast. In December 2022, I was walking back from the bathroom to my office when I felt a tug in my chest and an odd sensation — like I’d smeared Icy Hot on my heart. My initial reaction was that I might have a cold, or the flu or worse — Covid. I started having a hard time breathing, so I asked my husband, Mark, to drive me home. By the time Healthy

Quick poll: Who’s the best vampire of all time? Old-school Count? Queen of the damned? Everyone on The Vampire Diaries? Well, silly mortals, it’s none of the above. I know it sounded like an opinion question, but the answer is Claudia from Interview with the Vampire. Also acceptable: Michael B. Jordan in Sinners. Who knew the “B” stood for blood? Savage! Vampires have been making their mark on entertainment since the 1800s when books with pages were still a thing. Healthy