Heart disease remains the leading killer in the United States among both men and women. With significant disparities in research studying the impact of heart disease between men and women, however, many women are simply unaware of the different ways heart disease presents in…
“Diabulimia,” the pediatric endocrinologist told me. “She is missing her doses on purpose.” “Diabulimia?” I asked. I had never heard of this eating disorder before. As a new diabetes educator, I was working in in a pediatric diabetes clinic when the pediatric endocrinologist looked at our patient’s…
It’s the second most prevalent cancer in the United States, affecting 1 out of 7 women and 1 out of 833 men, according to the American Cancer Society. In the U.S., a quarter of a million women are diagnosed with breast cancer each year,…
As the pandemic moves along and more information is learned about COVID-19, the vaccine, and treatments, we can expect recommendations to change and be updated on a frequent basis. Many women who are pregnant (or planning to become pregnant) have been keeping an eye…
Women’s signs of heart disease and myocardial infarctions are more subtle and unpredictable, often leading to detrimental outcomes. It may come as a surprise to learn that cardiovascular disease is not just a man’s disease, but more women die from it than men. Heart…
Wading through the options of medicine for patients with chronic conditions Imagine this scenario: You’re a long-time migraine-sufferer. You’ve been shuttled around from doctor to doctor, handed prescription after prescription after prescription. Your medicine cabinet is filled with medications – both prescription and over-the-counter.…
Menopause occurs when a woman hasn’t menstruated in 12 consecutive months and can no longer become pregnant naturally. It usually begins between the ages of 45 and 55, but can develop before or after this age range. Menopause can cause uncomfortable symptoms. An article in…
Certain aspects of healthcare remain misunderstood, perhaps even among healthcare providers. Our new column addresses some misconceptions. This edition focuses on thyroid disease. A condition that not all that long ago went widely undiagnosed, thyroid disease in the United States affects an estimated 20…
Providers share insight on this predominately women’s health concern. As far as the human body’s organs go, the thyroid is a true multitasker. Responsible for the regulation of metabolic rate, the heart, brain development, bone maintenance, and muscle and digestive function, the gland produces…
Finding your path with the Nurse-Midwifery program at Frontier Nursing University After graduating from nursing school in 1991, Julie Paul spent 13 years working in labor and delivery before deciding to return to school for her Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) certification. “I got about…