Tag: Women’s Health

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  January 21, 2021

  What I Wish You Knew About My Endometriosis

  How to be more empathetic for those suffering from endometriosis, a poorly studied disease that affects more than six million people in the U.S., and nearly 200 million worldwide.
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  January 20, 2021

  Home Remedies for Endometriosis During COVID-19

  Endometriosis pain doesn't stop when you can't see a doctor. We spoke with a researcher on endo home remedies that work.
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  January 14, 2021

  A Breast Cancer Diagnosis Followed Finding a Small Lump, But This NJ Mom Is Fighting

  Christina is surrounded by the support of her family and friends as she receives integrated care in both New Jersey and Center City and undergoes radiation treatment on the Linear Accelerator (LINAC) machine, a new state-of-the-art technology available.
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  December 18, 2020

  How to Safely Start or Stop a Period, and Answers to Other Common Questions

  From irregular periods to inducing or stopping a period, Dr. Beth Schwartz shares answers to frequently asked questions about menstrual cycles.
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  December 15, 2020

  The Top Ten Health Nexus Articles in 2020

  As we near the end of this unprecedented year, here is a look back on our most popular stories of the year.
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  December 9, 2020

  Will Pregnant Women Be Able to Get the COVID Vaccine? Experts Hope So

  OBGYN experts say the COVID-19 vaccine should be made available to pregnant women who are at higher risk of complications when infected with the virus.
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  November 17, 2020

  How the Stress of COVID-19 Affects Men and Women Differently

  Episode 12 of The Health Nexus Podcast
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  November 3, 2020

  How to Get Intimacy Back after Cancer Treatment

  Research shows women are less likely to hear how cancer treatments might impact their sexual health. Experts weigh in on how women can explore these questions with their doctors and partners.
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  November 3, 2020

  What I Wish People Knew About Surviving Breast Cancer

  A closer look at the physical and emotional impacts that continue after treatment is over, and how to better support breast cancer survivors
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  October 8, 2020

  Allyship, Medicine and Meditation

  Dr. Karolynn Echols shares how her experience as a Black woman in America shapes her allyship with her patients, including those within the LGBTQ+ community.
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  October 1, 2020

  Not All Patients Are Offered the Same Effective Breast Cancer Treatment

  Socioeconomic status and race could play a role in treatment decisions, according to new research.