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After countless doctor’s visits, Veera finally found the cause of her pain — 15 years later: Endometriosis. Read her sto...
09/04/2026

After countless doctor’s visits, Veera finally found the cause of her pain — 15 years later: Endometriosis.

Read her story this .

After years of being told nothing was wrong, I finally learned I had severe endometriosis and adenomyosis

When your insurance denies important imaging tests, your care can be delayed. This Gynecologic Cancer Awareness Month, l...
09/03/2026

When your insurance denies important imaging tests, your care can be delayed.

This Gynecologic Cancer Awareness Month, learn why PET scans can sometimes be denied and what you can do if your insurance says no.

Imaging tests like PET scans save lives. So why are insurers frequently denying them?

09/03/2026

Today is the first day of ! It's never too early to start thinking about healthy aging.

The Savvy and 65 Medicare Guide breaks down everything you need to know about Medicare coverage and keeping your body healthy.

Read the full Medicare Guide - in Spanish and English! - here: https://bit.ly/4cyFnX1.

Created by HealthyWomen and SWHR.

Baby, it’s 3 a.m, I must be sweating. 🎶Most women in midlife experience hot flashes and night sweats, also known as vaso...
09/02/2026

Baby, it’s 3 a.m, I must be sweating. 🎶

Most women in midlife experience hot flashes and night sweats, also known as vasomotor symptoms (VMS) of menopause.

But DYK the disruption in sleep can seriously affect your health?

Poor sleep has been linked to:

Heart disease
Belly fat
Brain fog and poor concentration

Read our story for expert tips on how to get quality ZZZs and the treatment options that can help.

Don't let VMS keep you up at night. There are things you can do to get the rest you need.

FDA-cleared blood tests can help support an earlier Alzheimer's diagnosis, but most women have never heard of them.  We ...
09/01/2026

FDA-cleared blood tests can help support an earlier Alzheimer's diagnosis, but most women have never heard of them.

We surveyed 2,000 midlife women with The Harris Poll to understand that gap — because the tests already exist. The conversation just isn’t happening yet. 🧠

Learn more about the survey results at:

New Harris Poll data released by HealthyWomen at the AANP National Conference reveals 91% of women agree that cognitive screening should be as routine as a mammogram or cholesterol test.

Getting an endoscopy? So is Edna! Learn what to expect and how endoscopies help clinicians diagnose health conditions, s...
09/01/2026

Getting an endoscopy? So is Edna!

Learn what to expect and how endoscopies help clinicians diagnose health conditions, such as EoE, in our comic:

An upper endoscopy can help uncover the cause behind symptoms like difficulty swallowing, chronic heartburn and unexplained stomach pain

Biomarkers can be a treatment-changer for people with lung cancer.Check out our guide for everything you need to know:
08/31/2026

Biomarkers can be a treatment-changer for people with lung cancer.

Check out our guide for everything you need to know:

If you receive a lung cancer diagnosis, biomarker testing of your tumor can reveal the best treatment for you. Here's what to know.

08/31/2026

Are you or someone you love turning 65? Medicare can seem overwhelming, but it doesn’t have to be.

Our Savvy and 65 Medicare guide breaks down enrollment and the topics we all need to know about, including heart, bone and brain health.

Explore the full guide:

https://bit.ly/4y7e4v6

Created by HealthyWomen and Society for Women's Health Research.

This year we had a great time hearing from Rachel Rubin, MD, at our annual event, and now you can hear more from her and...
08/28/2026

This year we had a great time hearing from Rachel Rubin, MD, at our annual event, and now you can hear more from her and her insights on menopause and women’s sexual health.

The board-certified urologist and sexual medicine specialist is on a mission to help women better understand their bodies and advocate for the care they deserve

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