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“I Matter Therefore I PrEP” to Prevent HIV Among Latinos and Black Americans

An East Harlem HIV prevention campaign focuses on Black and Latino New Yorkers at higher risk.
D.C. Councilwoman Christina Henderson (left) with Yan Katsnelson, MD, (upper right) and Erica L. Taylor (below right).

DC Councilwoman Raises Awareness About Uterine Fibroids in Video Series [VIDEO]

Christina Henderson joins the USA Fibroid Centers to support increased education about fibroids among minority women.
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ER Visits, Heavy Bleeding, Painful Sex, Surgeries and Fertility Issues

Erica L. Taylor, a Dallas filmmaker, shares the story of the harrowing incidents that led to her eventual diagnosis with uterine fibroids.

Black Women With PCOS Face a Greater Risk for Heart Problems

Polycystic ovary syndrome raises the likelihood of heart disease, diabetes and stroke in Black women.

Study Sheds Light on Menstruation Around the World

The large-scale Apple Women’s Health study helps dispel the stigma associated with menstruation.
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My Black Is Beautiful, Living Free of Stigma and Shame

An HIV advocate encourages all women to live their best lives.

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Hospitalizations for Heart Attacks Up Among Younger Women

The Pandemic Is Harming Women’s Health

Experts stress that despite COVID-19, women’s health must be made a primary concern.

More Young Women Are Dying of Heart Disease in the United States

Heart disease death rates are up among women under age 65.

American Women With HIV and Breast Cancer Need Earlier Treatment

A meta-analysis of 18 studies found that late diagnosis and mortality were significantly higher among American women than African women.

Women Face a Greater Risk of Sudden Death From Cardiac Arrest at Night

Researchers theorize that respiratory problems may be to blame when a woman’s heart suddenly stops beating in the nighttime.

PTSD Linked to Opioid Misuse in HIV-Positive People With Chronic Pain

Chronic pain is common among people with HIV, but it may not drive opioid use disorder.

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Long-Acting Cabotegravir Is an Effective PrEP Option for Women

Cabotegravir injections and daily Truvada are both highly effective, but some people may find it easier to use the long-acting regimen.

Cases of a Brain Pressure Disorder Are Escalating

Idiopathic intracranial hypertension is a brain pressure disorder that causes chronic headaches and vision problems.

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Most Women Who “Go Flat” After Mastectomy Feel Good About the Choice

Faster recovery is a common reason women with breast cancer forgo reconstructive surgery after a mastectomy.

Have you ever experienced heavy menstrual bleeding because of uterine fibroids?

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