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Ed. note: This blog is cross-posted from the Whitehouse.gov blog. The original post date was March 4, 2014. Learn more about the winners. First Lady Michelle Obama participates in the International Women of Courage Awards ceremony at the State Department in Washington, D.C., March 4, 2014. (Official...
About 27,000 women and girls in the U.S. are HIV-positive and don't know they have the disease. The Office on Women's Health coordinates National Women and Girls HIV/AIDS Awareness Day (NWGHAAD) to raise awareness about how HIV/AIDS impacts women and girls. It takes place each year on March 10 and...
Vaccines are very important for women — especially for pregnant women. Pregnancy changes your immune system, and during this time of year, you may become more vulnerable to the flu. A flu shot is the best protection against serious complications of the flu, like pneumonia. Getting sick with the flu...
Ed. note: This blog is cross-posted from the Office of Research on Women's Health. The original post date was January 17, 2014. As early as preschool, kids recognize that girls and boys aren't the same. That becomes even more clear in the teen years and beyond as we age into women and men. But...
Heart disease is a serious health problem among women, yet many do not understand the signs and dangers of the disease. Here to tell us that identifying the symptoms of heart disease can save lives is Mary Eriksmoen. For three months, Mary experienced chest pain that radiated into her jaw without...
At least 1 million Americans are living with myalgic encephalomyelitis (ME), also known as chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS). ME/CFS strikes more people in the United States than multiple sclerosis, lupus, and many forms of cancer, and anyone can develop it. However, ME/CFS is four times more likely to...
Ed. note: This blog is cross-posted from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services news page. The original post date was November 20, 2013. As we celebrate the Nation's 10th annual Family Health History Day this Thanksgiving, I encourage everyone to spend time talking with their family...
My mother called me last Thursday night to let me know she was in the hospital and would be having surgery the next day. As I drove to North Carolina to be with her, I was thinking about how many people are in a similar situation, providing care for a family member from a distance. As I got closer...
There's no doubt about it — quitting smoking is tough. But you can do it. Here to tell us how she successfully quit is Pamela Worth. With the Great American Smokeout just around the corner, read on for Pamela's tips and suggestions for quitting. Learn how her decision to quit is helping her lead a...
Krista Barlow struggled with anorexia and bulimia through high school and college. Understanding more about the diseases helped her to overcome them. She hopes to help others by sharing her story. Learn more about these conditions in this candid and personal interview. Krista Barlow is a senior in...