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juin 9, 2025Like
Leaving the Sidelines: How One Family Redefined Their Life with Hemophilia A
When Allison Sandford-Sweatman’s then four-year-old son Griffin was accidentally kicked in the leg by another player, she felt she had no choice but to pull him out of soccer. As a mom to a child with hemophilia, stepping away from sports seemed to be the only way to keep him protected from a life-threatening bleed. Griffin has the most common type of hemophilia, hemophilia A, which is a rare disorder that prevents blood from properly clotting due to a missing shek
juin 9, 2025Like
Clinically Speaking: Questions and Answers About Nasal Polyps
Nasal polyps are noncancerous growths that develop inside the nose or in your sinuses. Although nasal polyps are usually painless, they can produce uncomfortable symptoms like pressure and fullness in the nose and face, a stuffy nose with thick and discolored drainage, breathing issues and a loss of smell and taste. Anyone can get nasal polyps, although they’re more common in middle age. They can’t be cured, but there are treatments available to help manage symptoms. We reached out to Healthy
juin 9, 2025Like
Conversación clínica: Preguntas y respuestas relacionadas con los pólipos nasales
English Los pólipos nasales son neoplasias no cancerosas que se desarrollan dentro de la nariz o en tus senos paranasales. Si bien los pólipos nasales usualmente son indoloros, pueden generar síntomas incómodos tales como presión y congestión en la nariz y el rostro, nariz tapada con secreción espesa e incolora, problemas respiratorios y pérdida de los sentidos del olfato y el tacto. Cualquier persona puede desarrollar pólipos nasales aunque son más frecuentes para personas de mediana edad. No pueden curarse, Healthy
juin 6, 2025Like
If You’re Confused by the New COVID Vaccine Guidelines for Kids & Pregnant People, Read This
Confused about the new COVID-19 vaccine guidelines for children and pregnant people? Trust us, you’re not alone. It all started on May 27, when Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. announced that the U.S. would no longer recommend COVID-19 shots for healthy children over 6 months or healthy pregnant people — a move that shocked most healthcare providers. Not only did the announcement upend the typical vaccine recommendation process, it also targeted a vaccine with good safety and efficacy data. shek
juin 5, 2025Like
The Great Girlfriends Podcast: Why COPD Is the 4th Leading Cause of Death in the U.S.
We partnered with The Great Girlfriends Show and COPD Foundation, with support from Sanofi and Regeneron, to bring this critical conversation to light. Key topics include: Understanding COPD: What it is and why it’s affecting millions in silence. The importance of early detection and proactive health measures. How community support and advocacy can transform patient outcomes. Ways you can get involved in raising awareness and supporting those impacted. Listen to the podcast here. Healthy
juin 5, 2025Like
The Great Girlfriends Podcast: The Surprising Signs Your Body Might Be Battling Lupus
Whether you’ve been diagnosed, know someone who has, or simply want to understand more about this autoimmune disease, Dr. Williams brings her medical expertise while Tracy shares her real-life experience battling lupus. Together, they reveal what many women endure in silence—and why awareness is key to advocacy and healing. Key topics include: The hidden signs of lupus that often go unnoticed How early detection and advocacy can change lives Building a support system that understands chronic illness Why more conversations Healthy
juin 5, 2025Like
Understanding the Latest Updates to Covid-19 Vaccine Guidance for Children and Pregnant Women Webinar
Following the Department of Health and Human Services’ andCenters for Disease Control and Prevention’s updates to COVID-19vaccine recommendations for children and pregnant women,HealthyWomen convened experts from leading medical societies fora discussion around the importance of COVID-19 vaccines forpregnant women and children, the short- and long-term impacts ofthese changes, and what this decision means in practical terms forproviders and patients. Watch the Webinar HealthyWomen Statement on HHS Recommendations Regarding Covid-19 Vaccination During Pregnancy Moderator Beth Battaglino, RNCEO, HealthyWomen Panelists Kate Healthy
juin 5, 2025Like
Teen Depression Behaves Differently Than Adult Depression — Here’s Why That’s Good News
The teen years can be rough and disorienting. Puberty, social media, school stress, it can all be a lot to process — a lot more than many parents might even realize. In fact, over 17 percent of teens have reported experiencing symptoms of depression, per KFF. But a new study suggests that if teen depression is caught and treated early, there’s a better chance it won’t become a long-term issue. Scientists at the University of Edinburgh analyzed data from more shek
juin 5, 2025Like
I Have Irregular Cycles & This Fertility Tracker Is the *Only* One That Accurately Predicts When I Ovulate
If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, SheKnows may receive an affiliate commission. I was on birth control pills for around 14 years. When I finally tossed my last pack, I was surprised to learn just how irregular my cycles are. At first, I thought it was the effects of being on hormonal birth control for so long, but after being prescription-free for two years, I still deal with the frustrations of shek
juin 4, 2025Like
The Physical Impact of Grief
When Katja Faber learned her 23-year-old son, Alex, had been brutally murdered, she felt a physical pain, as if her body had been hit by a truck. “From the moment that the police stood at my door and told me the news that he had been killed, I felt altered, not only emotionally, but also neurologically and physically,” Faber said. “It was painful to breathe; my nerve endings were on fire. They say that grief is an all-body experience, and Healthy
juin 4, 2025Like
The Physical Impact of Grief
When Katja Faber learned her 23-year-old son, Alex, had been brutally murdered, she felt a physical pain, as if her body had been hit by a truck. “From the moment that the police stood at my door and told me the news that he had been killed, I felt altered, not only emotionally, but also neurologically and physically,” Faber said. “It was painful to breathe; my nerve endings were on fire. They say that grief is an all-body experience, and Healthy
juin 3, 2025Like
How Long Does It Take Effexor to Work?
Effexor (venlafaxine) is a serotonin-norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor (SNRI) used to treat mental health conditions like major depressive disorder (MDD), generalized anxiety disorder (GAD), social anxiety disorder, and panic disorder. It’s also sometimes prescribed off-label — meaning it’s not FDA-approved but may help — to treat premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD), migraine, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), and obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD). Effexor helps boost levels of serotonin and norepinephrine—two brain chemicals that play a big role in regulating mood and alleviating symptoms of talk