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Cancer Care & Research Women's Health

Mammogram, Ultrasound or MRI? Understanding Your Breast Cancer Screening Options

Finding a lump, receiving a call after a routine mammogram or hearing that you need additional imaging can be stressful. One of the first questions many of my patients ask is...

October 5, 2026

5 min read

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Cancer Care & Research

What is HER2-Positive Breast Cancer? Symptoms, Treatment and Prognosis

HER2-Positive Breast Cancer at a Glance About 15 to 20 percent of breast cancers are HER2-positive. HER2-positive cancers tend to grow faster than some other breast cancers. Targeted HER2 therapies...

October 2, 2026

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Children’s Health Women's Health

Premature Births: Risks, Prevention and Care

September 30, 2026

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Diseases & Conditions Gastroenterology

Understanding Esophagitis Symptoms: Trouble Swallowing, Heartburn and More

Esophagitis is the inflammation of the esophagus lining, the muscular tube extending from the mouth to the stomach that allows the passage of food and drinks. Heartburn is one of the more common symptoms of esophagitis...

September 28, 2026

8 min read

Happy smiling pregnant African American woman getting ultrasound from doctor at her prenatal appointment.

Women's Health

10 Questions to Ask at Your Prenatal Appointment: What to Discuss With Your Obstetric Care Provider

September 25, 2026

7 min read

Women's Health

HEALTH Yeah! Episode 35: What is PMOS? Making Sense of a Complex Condition

Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), or Polyendocrine Metabolic Ovarian Syndrome (PMOS), is one of the most common hormonal conditions affecting women — yet it remains widely misunderstood. For many women, getting a...

September 23, 2026

29 min read