When was the last time you had the flu? For many Americans, the answer to this question may be a head scratch or a shoulder shrug. You may not remember the last time you were sick with the flu virus because it has been in relative hiding recently. The protective measures that have been in place against COVID-19 over the … Read More
Reasons to Get the HPV Vaccine
Many routinely recommended childhood vaccines have been around for decades, so parents are familiar with the conditions they protect against. However, one of the more recent vaccinations that healthcare experts have championed is the HPV (Human papillomavirus) series. The HPV vaccine, first introduced in 2006, is recommended for preteens (ages 9 to 11). An HPV infection is typically transmitted sexually, … Read More
Vaccines Aren’t Trendy, They’re Essential
Vaccines are the most important thing we can do for ourselves and our children to protect against various illnesses. They do this by helping prepare our immune systems to fight off infections and prevent disease. Vaccines prevent up to 3 million deaths worldwide. Thus, they aren’t trendy when we think about vaccines; they’re essential. How Vaccines Work The COVID-19 pandemic … Read More
Mental Health: Signs to Recognize
It’s Mental Health Awareness Month, and it’s a time to protect and promote the emotional well-being of everyone globally. Mental health symptoms can vary in severity and frequency from person to person. Thus, it’s not always easy to know if what you’re experiencing may pass on its own or whether it’s something that may require professional help. In honor of … Read More
National Women’s Health Week
In general, women often serve the caregiver role for their children, partner, aging parents, and other loved ones. While we are excellent at ensuring everyone else’s healthcare and basic needs are being met, we’re not so good at doing the same for ourselves. National Women’s Health Week (NWHW) is a weeklong annual program that kicks off Mother’s Day (May 8th) … Read More
Tips on Managing Hot Flashes
Hot flashes are a symptom of menopause that can last for many years. Scientists believe they result from changes in the body’s temperature regulation center of the brain. Hot flashes can vary in severity and can happen day or night. There are a lot of tips on managing hot flashes out there on the internet. Most involve healthier lifestyle changes … Read More
How Stress Affects Your Health
Self-preservation is hard-coded into our bodies and reveals itself in various ways. Your stress response is a series of changes triggered by the brain that prepare your body to face a real or perceived threat. While the body was made to handle these short-term boosts, chronic or long-term stress can have lasting effects on your health. Fight or Flight Stress … Read More
Cytomega-What?
The Cytomegalovirus (sai-tow-meh-guh-low) is a virus that infects almost a third of children by the age of five, and between 50%-80% of adults have been infected by the time they’re 40 years old. Most otherwise healthy people will likely experience no symptoms and have no idea they’ve been infected. CMV has likely never been on your radar unless you are … Read More
HPV Diagnosis, Now What?
Although 4 out of 5 people will contract the human papillomavirus (HPV) in their lives, receiving a positive test for it can still be surprising. Most cases go away on their own, but some types can cause genital warts and cancers. The good news is that knowing you have an HPV diagnosis means you can do something about it. Here’s … Read More
Advancing Medicine Takes Heart
The month of February celebrates the heart of things. Women’s Health Care Research’s mission is to advance medicine to reduce the impact of certain health conditions on future generations of women. Advancing medicine takes study volunteers with heart, selflessness, and a desire for change. Their contributions are beating the heart of progress in women’s healthcare options. Improving Options for … Read More