By Lisa Sousou What is endometriosis? March is National Endometriosis Awareness Month. Some 176 million women around the world, 5 million in the United States alone, are afflicted with this commonly painful, sometimes debilitating condition. Caused by tissue similar...
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Causes, Features, Health, Special Feature
SPECIAL FEATURE Vera House launches 26th annual White Ribbon Campaign
By Megan Sheehan For the entire month of March (and beyond), those wearing a white ribbon, pin or bracelet are making a personal statement to never support, commit, or remain silent about abuse. These white ribbons mean “No more.” Vera...
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FROM THE EDITOR
When you commit to improving your mental health, it’s not as easy as improving your physical health. You can’t just increase your steps to cure your depression or eat more fruits and vegetables to ease your anxiety (unless your anxiety...
Causes, Features, Health
INSPIRE: Lindsay and Stella Shaw – Heart Walk Honorees
By Carol Radin Photos by Maureen Tricase What does a mother say to her 10-year-old daughter, who is about to take on a big responsibility with her mom in a very public community event? “I tell her,” Lindsay Shaw...
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Go Red for Women: More women needed in cardiovascular research
By Maria Kondaridis The impact women are having on lifesaving cardiovascular research is ever-evolving — and in a good way. I am currently the Gordon K. Moe Professor and Chair of Biomedical Research and Translational Medicine and Director of...
