Sun screen, big hats, UPF clothing – you probably know how to protect yourself from harmful sun rays that can cause skin cancer. You may have even heard of melanoma and know that it’s the most dangerous form of skin cancer. But did you know that melanoma can spread to parts of the body other than the skin? Melanoma is cancer that happens when the melanocytes (cells that make color, called melanin) grow abnormally and out of control. One of Healthy

Brittany Barreto, Ph.D., is a podcaster, an entrepreneur, and a molecular and human geneticist. (In other words, she’s really smart.) Read her column to learn about what’s happening in the world of technology and innovation in women’s health. October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Artificial intelligence (AI) isn’t just for nerds anymore. It’s changing the way we approach breast cancer, from predicting who’s at risk to detecting disease earlier to personalizing treatment. By reviewing images with incredible precision and processing Healthy

Español You might be wondering why an article on prostate cancer is in a women’s health publication. It’s because prostate cancer is common — and many women know and love people with prostates. The good news is that even though prostate cancer is one of the most common types of cancer, it’s also highly treatable. In fact, when caught early, the survival rate is 99%. That’s a huge incentive for early detection. But how many men do you know who Healthy

+ Infographic text Slide 2: Biologics in Brief Biologics are medicines made from living cells. They’re made of large, complex proteins that can target disease in ways other drugs can’t. Because they’re so complex, they cannot be copied exactly. But medicines that work in a similar way — called biosimilars — can be made based on biologics. Slide 3: Understanding Biosimilars Biosimilars are nearly identical copies of biologics. They provide the same benefits, have the same side effects, and are given at Healthy

English Podrías preguntarte porque un artículo sobre cáncer de próstata se encuentra en una publicación de la salud de la mujer. Es porque el cáncer de próstata es frecuente y muchas mujeres conocen y aman a personas con próstatas. La buena noticia es que incluso si el cáncer de próstata es uno de los tipos más frecuentes de cáncer, también es altamente tratable. De hecho, si se detecta temprano, la tasa de supervivencia es el 99%. Ese es un incentivo Healthy

Hot flashes, night sweats, brain fog and fatigue — these are a few of our least favorite things. But for most women over age 45, physical and mental symptoms of perimenopause and menopause are an everyday thing. And these symptoms can stick around for years and have a serious impact on your health and quality of life. Thankfully, you don’t have to sweat it out on your own. There are treatment options that can help with symptoms. The gold standard Healthy

+ Flipbook text Slide 1: A Team Approach to Care Find out how multidisciplinary care teams can strengthen your head and neck cancer treatment. Slide 2: Multidisciplinary teams are made up of healthcare providers (HCPs) from different fields and specialties. Having HCPs with varying backgrounds can ensure your treatment plan is focused on your individual needs and health. Your multidisciplinary head and neck cancer team might include: Slide 3: Otolaryngologists (aka ENTs) Head and neck surgeons who specialize in conditions Healthy

As told to Nicole Audrey Spector October 10, 2025, is World Mental Health Day. I was the third of four children, each four years apart, and the only female. That last part wasn’t a good thing in my family. Girls, I was taught, were dumb. In my home, there was a hateful mantra directed at me: “Don’t be a dumb girl.” My family would shorten it to an acronym, “DBADG.” Anytime I did something that made me look feminine or Healthy

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Around 1 in 5 breast cancers are HER2-positive. HER2-positive cancers are a type of breast cancer that contains higher-than-normal levels of HER2 proteins, which help cancer cells grow and multiply. HER2-positive cancers can spread quickly, but they also have one of the highest survival rates when diagnosed early, thanks to highly effective treatments that specifically target HER2 proteins. Understanding how HER2 status is diagnosed and treated can help you advocate for yourself and make Healthy