HealthyWomen

05/18/2026

Ever heard of ATTR-cardiac amyloidosis (ATTR-CM)?

Most people haven't — and that's part of the problem.

ATTR-CM is a disease of the heart muscle caused by a buildup of misfolded proteins. It reduces the heart’s ability to pump blood properly and can lead to heart failure. ATTR-CM is an underdiagnosed condition, especially in women.

This , learn the signs of ATTR-CM and when to talk to your healthcare provider.

In partnership with BlackDoctor and BridgeBio Pharma.

What women need to know about this serious yet underdiagnosed form of heart disease

05/18/2026

Is there a link between diabetes and pancreatic cancer? 🤔

Like most things involving women’s health — it’s complicated.

We do know risk factors for diabetes-linked pancreatic cancer include:

Having diabetes for more than 5 years
Being over 50 when diagnosed with diabetes
Damage to the pancreas, resulting in Type 3c diabetes

Check out our latest article to learn more about the connection between diabetes and pancreatic cancer and how to reduce your risk.

A diagnosis of diabetes in midlife may increase your risk for pancreatic cancer. Here's what you need to know.

05/18/2026

Food shouldn’t hurt.

This week we celebrate , and if you’re living with eosinophilic esophagitis and still experiencing symptoms, your condition may not be well controlled.

Learn more about symptoms, diagnosis and treatments below:

HealthyWomen

05/17/2026

Eosinophilic esophagitis (EoE) is a long-term immune condition that can make everyday things like eating feel uncomfortable or unpredictable.

EoE affects the esophagus and can cause:

Trouble swallowing
Food getting stuck
Ongoing reflux

The ongoing inflammation can lead to narrowing and scarring of the esophagus, and a worsening of symptoms over time.

Don’t delay! Better control of EoE is possible.

Read our article for more about symptoms and treatment options for EoE:

Learn about EoE, how to spot symptoms and what you can do to treat it

05/16/2026

Pancreatic cancer is the third deadliest cancer in the U.S. and research shows not everyone is offered the same testing and screening options to catch the disease early when it’s most treatable.

We talked with Diane Simeone, M.D., about the risk factors women need to know and simple things you can do to reduce the risk for cancer.

Read our Q&A:

Pancreatic cancer is usually found late, but it's highly curable in its early stages. Here's what you need to know.

05/15/2026

Pancreatic cancer is sneaky. Most people don’t even know they have it because there are no symptoms in the early stages of disease.

But one thing you can do? Know your risk — and lower your risk when possible:

🚬 Quit smoking
🧪 Reduce exposure to certain chemicals
🥩 Eat less red and processed meat

Check out our story for more tips and everything you need to know to get the jump on pancreatic cancer.

Learn about pancreatic cancer symptoms and ways to lower your risk for the disease

05/15/2026

Has your brain been feeling too busy for intimacy? You’re not imagining it.

In this month’s column, s*x therapist Emily Jamea, Ph.D., explores how mental health can quietly impact your s*xual drive, especially during midlife.

Sometimes it’s not just low libido, sometimes it's mental health.

This Mental Health Awareness Month, learn about the connection between emotional wellness and intimacy.

Mental health conditions may affect desire more than you think

05/14/2026

PAULA POUNDSTONE can make a room laugh in seconds, but during our conversation she also got serious about life with OCD and depression.

If you don’t understand how OCD feels, find out how sheClose Encounters of the Third Kind can help you get it.

From compulsive thoughts to pogo stick jumps, Paula gives us her perspective on living with OCD and depression.

Read the full interview:

https://www.healthywomen.org/your-wellness/paula-poundstone-on-the-healing-power-of-humor

The famous stand-up comic talks about living with OCD and depression -- and how mashed potatoes are the metaphor you've been missing

05/14/2026

This Women's Health Month, we're proud to partner with BlackDoctor and BridgeBio Pharma to spotlight a serious and often missed heart condition: ATTR-cardiac amyloidosis (ATTR-CM).

New survey findings show there's a clear gap in awareness, especially among Black women. Many of them haven't heard of ATTR-CM or been screened.

ATTR-CM is often underrecognized and underdiagnosed in women. And it is frequently mistaken for menopause or aging, which can delay diagnosis and early care.

It's time to change that!
If you have symptoms like unexplained fatigue, shortness of breath or swelling, ask your healthcare provider about ATTR-CM.

Read the full announcement:

/PRNewswire/ -- Every year, countless women are told their breathlessness is stress, their fatigue is menopause, and their heart symptoms are "something else."...

05/14/2026

This month is , but here at HealthyWomen supporting women’s health is something we do about every day of the year.

Because focusing on women’s health shouldn’t be a once-a-year thing, it should always be a priority.

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