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The Ms.Medicine blog is your trusted source for comprehensive women's health information. We’ll cover a wide range of topics including general health, wellness, lifestyle, nutrition, and women's specific health concerns. With evidence-based articles and practical advice, we aim to empower women to make informed decisions about their health and well-being at every stage of life.
Understanding Breast Density
Nearly half of all women have dense breasts – something that increases a woman’s risk of developing breast cancer and makes it more difficult to detect cancer in screenings. Despite how widespread dense breasts are, there still isn’t the clarity and knowledge women need around this issue.
Food Journals: Green Bean Salad with Feta & Tomatoes
As working parents, many of us struggle with coming up with healthy, easy-to-make meals that both kids and adults will eat. I find that I often fall into the rut of eating the same monotonous meals over and over. In an effort to find a better balance and have the whole family participate we are starting Food Journals! It is a great way to get the kids involved and try new things. Our first recipe turned out great. We are grading it based on taste and ease of preparation which is essential on a busy weeknight!
Isolation and Precautions for People with COVID-19
Have you been exposed to someone with COVID-19? Or have you recently tested positive for Covid-19? If so, our friends at the CDC published recommended next steps you should take (regardless of whether you already had COVID-19 or have been vaccinated against it).
What You Need to Know About Covid Boosters
We know the conversation around Covid boosters is confusing.
Yesterday the FDA approved Pfizer-BioNTech and Moderna’s updated booster shots. These boosters are aimed to target the highly contagious BA.5 Omicron variant. But we understand that you may still have some questions about whether you and your family really need more doses or not.
How can we support our childrens mental health as we embark on a new school year?
Summer is a time to unwind and enjoy being unscheduled for both parents and children. In the blink of an eye, it seems, fall is upon us. The anticipation of school and schedules can be anxiety provoking for us all. How can we make this transition easier for our kids and support their mental health?
Why ‘Dry January’ Is Good for Your Health
The new year is here, and with it comes the chance to reset after overindulging in a little too much holiday cheer over the past few months. One trend gaining ground is “Dry January” where people abstain from alcohol all month long.
Some people may scoff at that idea. After all, many like to unwind with a glass of wine after a long week or to celebrate the weekend.
5 Ways to Deal with Holiday Stress
The holidays can often be a stressful time — the logistics of getting the family in one place, shopping, cooking, cleaning and entertaining just to name a few. Combine all that with the 2nd holiday season that is being shadowed by COVID-19 and you might be feeling additional stress worrying about you and your loved ones' health. Here are just a few tips for you to deal with holiday stress. How do you deal with stress during the holiday season?
Celebrating Romance Awareness Month
Romance Awareness Month lands in August — and it's a useful occasion to think honestly about intimacy, desire, and what gets in the way of both. Stress, fatigue, and anxiety are real libido disruptors. Here's what the research says, and what you can actually do about it.
Want to live longer? Get social.
Relationships with friends, family and coworkers are a source of happiness, joy (and yes, sometimes stress and frustrations). But, when it comes to your health, the good far outweighs the bad.
Our Commitment to Ending Racial Bias and Inequality
Recently, we have made some important realizations. We have watched protests for racial justice and equality across the nation. We have felt the need to look critically inward as well as to make changes to our business.
These past several years we have been working to advance healthcare for women by addressing gender bias at the doctor’s office. However, we have not done enough to address racial disparities and institutional racism in the healthcare system.