Texas and a career in family planning
Editor’s note: The opinions expressed in the following blog post do not reflect the views of Baylor College of Medicine, Planned Parenthood, the Society of
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Women’s Health
What is polycystic ovary syndrome?
Although thousands of women in the United States are diagnosed with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) every year, the disorder and its symptoms are still widely
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Checklist for health: Tips for women of all ages
Women in different age groups are disproportionately impacted by a number of health issues, including metabolic disorders, cardiac disease, gender-specific cancers, mood disorders and osteoporosis.
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Are migraines worse for women?
Of the more than 39 million Americans who suffer from migraines, 28 million are women. Do women have a greater risk of getting migraines and
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Measles and adults: What you need to know
In 2000, after a decades-long vaccination program, the CDC declared measles eliminated from the United States. Jump to today, the United States has seen more
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Colon and rectal cancers: Know your treatment options
The American Cancer Society (ACS) estimates that more than 44,000 Americans will be diagnosed with colorectal cancer in 2019. However, even though they are often
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Gender, health, and space exploration: A leap for womankind?
In 1983, Sally K. Ride became the first American woman to travel to space with the launch of NASA’s seventh space shuttle mission. Since then,
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Seeing clearly: Know your risk for macular degeneration
More than 60 million Americans are estimated to be at high risk for vision loss. However, according to the CDC, only half of those at
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Life after a pregnancy or infant loss: Finding a way to heal
Finding out you’re pregnant is a moment you never forget. But for some women, the joy is short lived. One in four women experience a
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Little-known condition potentially fatal to pregnant women
Maternal mortality is alarmingly high in the United States, including in Texas. In fact, a woman’s chance of dying during or after childbirth is much
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