WOMEN'S HEALTH

People with ‘non-monogamous lifestyles’ seek free drugs to prevent HIV

KFF HEALTH NEWS, ATLANTA — Latonia Wilkins knows she needs to be on PrEP due to her non-monogamous lifestyle. But the 52-year-old Atlanta mother has faced repeated challenges getting the lifesaving drug that can prevent new HIV infections. Years ago, Wilkins was dating a man newly diagnosed with HIV and went to get tested, she said, but was not offered PrEP. Since then, Wilkins said, doctors either have told her she doesn’t need the...

Can taking testosterone improve your health?

Demand for the hormone is surging, and not just to treat libido. Here’s what we know about its benefits, and potential risks.

These Nutrients Can Strengthen Aging Bones

THE NEW YORK TIMES – Here are some nutrients to prioritize to keep your bones healthy as you age. Calcium When you don’t get enough calcium from food, your body will pull the mineral from your bones, which can make them weaker, said Sue Shapses, a professor of nutritional sciences at Rutgers University. Your ability to absorb calcium from food declines as you age too, she said. Dairy products like milk and yogurt are excellent sources of...

Gym-Goer, 29, Dies After Getting Her Neck Adjusted by Chiropractor: ‘Tragic Case’

Joanna Kowalczyk died of acute arterial dissections in the exact location where she received chiropractic treatment

RFK Jr.’s War Against Cancer…Prevention

A recent Senate confirmation hearing revealed RFK Jr.’s secret war against cancer prevention.

8 common health conditions midlife women face

MAYO CLINIC NEWS NETWORK – A study published in Menopause provides a comprehensive overview of the most common conditions diagnosed in clinical practice among women in the U.S. Upper Midwest during their critical midlife transition. Overall, eight conditions increased by 45% or more between the ages of 40 and 59, and several conditions were more common in Black women and women living in more socioeconomically deprived neighborhoods. Jennifer St. Sauver, Ph.D., the study's first author and...

Police: Florida substitute teacher arrested for showing elementary students sexual photos of herself

The former substitute teacher is facing six counts of showing obscene material to minors and one count of tampering with evidence, according to the police department.

Teacher Outraged After Parent Complains to School Administration About Her ‘Really Big Boobs’

MSN – A middle school teacher was upset and outraged after finding out a parent complained to her school administration about the size of her “really big boobs.” “I always follow the dress code and have never been dress coded in the six years I’ve been in education. Everyone always compliments my outfits!” the middle school teacher began on Reddit. However, recently the school principal approached her after a parent “said that their son was talking...

Genital herpes is a ‘forgotten’ virus. But that doesn’t mean it’s gone away.

GOATS AND SODA – Genital herpes infections are very common. There are 42 million new infections each year — that averages out to one new person infected each second. While treatments can help with symptoms, there's no cure. So once someone gets infected, they've got the virus for life. In the 15-to-49-year-old age range, 1 in 5 people are living with a genital herpes infection — that's about 846 million people. These estimates were published this month...

The Pure Liberation of a Personal Urination Device

"I envied my father and brother, my husband and every other person in the outdoors who could hear nature’s call and promptly answer into the nearest shrubbery. The crouch can be demeaning; you’re in a position of submission, one that often results in resonant flatulence."

Abortion Pain Is Worse Than Women Expect, Study Says

NEWSWEEK – Many women who end their pregnancies early with an abortion pill are told that the pain will be similar to period cramps and are then surprised by how painful it is, a British survey found. Medical abortion, commonly called "the abortion pill," is an effective method of terminating a pregnancy which can take place at home. In the early stages of pregnancy, at or before 10 weeks, a pregnant person can take a pill...

Sex and Menopause: How to Keep the Romance Alive

University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus – Winnifred (Winnie) Hunter, PhD, knows how menopause can trigger troubles in the bedroom. A psychologist and sex therapist, Hunter has counseled middle-aged women through countless issues that were taking tolls on their sex lives during this final reproductive stage – from depression and vaginal pain to boredom and body shame. “Sexual health is a fundamental aspect of overall well-being that is deeply connected to one’s emotional, physical, relational and...

Pennsylvania grandmother is found dead days after fall into sinkhole, police say

CNN – The body of a Pennsylvania woman believed to have fallen into a fresh sinkhole this week while searching for her cat has been found in a long-abandoned mine that the sinkhole exposed, state police said Friday. Elizabeth Pollard, 64, was found dead Friday in the mine in the southwestern Pennsylvania community of Marguerite shortly after 11:00 a.m., Pennsylvania State Police spokesperson Trooper Steve Limani said. Crews still were working to recover her body...

Kelly Ann Powers, Fox News Commentator Who Shared Her Health Crises With Viewers, Dies at 45

She was diagnosed with glioblastoma, an aggressive form of brain cancer, in 2020, and used her platform to talk about cancer research.

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