May 19, 2022

Should You Worry About Data From Your Period-Tracking App Being Used Against You?

By Hannah Norman, Kaiser Health News and Victoria Knight It’s estimated that millions of people in the U.S. use period-tracking apps to plan ahead, track when […]
May 19, 2022

Women Having Surgery Get Better Results if Their Surgeon Is a Woman

Going into surgery is daunting, no matter who you are. There’s a lot to consider, from how you prepare and what your insurance covers to what […]
May 18, 2022

Rick Bright Talks to HealthyWomen About Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR)

Rick Bright, Ph.D., is an immunologist who has been working to address emerging infectious diseases for decades. Among his many accomplishments, Bright led and coordinated the […]
May 18, 2022

Insomnia Isn’t Just an Annoyance. It Can Have Serious Effects on Your Health.

The first time Erika Zar saw a doctor about her inability to sleep, or insomnia, she was 9 years old. “I mostly remember him asking questions […]