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Heart and Vascular Health Women's Health

Women’s Heart Health: How Your Risk Changes Throughout A Lifetime of Hormones

Key Takeaway: New guidance from four major medical groups connects female hormonal change over their lifetime with heart disease risk. Here’s what women should know and what to ask their doctors. Heart disease is the...

November 5, 2026

7 min read

Women's Health

Who Should Get BRCA Testing? Understanding Genetic Testing for Breast Cancer Risk

Quick Answer: BRCA testing may be recommended for people whose personal or family history suggests an increased risk of inherited breast, ovarian or certain other cancers. The test looks for inherited changes, called...

October 22, 2026

7 min read

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Women's Health

HEALTH Yeah! Episode 36: Think Midwives Are Just for Birth? Think Again!

For 30 years, Stony Brook Midwives have been caring for women and families through pregnancy, childbirth and beyond. But there are still plenty of misconceptions about what midwives actually do. In this episode of...

October 7, 2026

27 min read

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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, “Why do...

October 5, 2026

5 min read

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Children’s Health Women's Health

Premature Births: Risks, Prevention and Care

Having a baby is exciting, but it can also bring worry, especially if your baby might arrive early. Learning about premature birth can help you feel more prepared and more in control. Here’s what you should know...

September 30, 2026

6 min read

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Women's Health

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

Finding out you’re pregnant can bring excitement, questions and plenty of uncertainty, especially if you’ve been trying to conceive. As you begin this new chapter, your prenatal appointments give you a chance to...

September 25, 2026

7 min read

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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

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Women's Health

VBAC Explained: Benefits, Risks and What to Expect

If you’ve had a cesarean birth (C-section), you may wonder if you can have a vaginal birth with your next pregnancy. For many people, it’s possible to have a VBAC, or vaginal birth after cesarean. About 60 to 80 percent...

September 21, 2026

7 min read

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Women's Health

Do Fibroids Affect Fertility? What Women Should Know

Key Takeaway: Most women with uterine fibroids can still become pregnant. Learn how fibroid size, location and treatment options may affect fertility, and when it’s time to talk with your doctor. If you’ve...

September 16, 2026

7 min read

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Children’s Health Women's Health

A Midwife’s Guide to Creating a Birth Plan: What to Include and How to Prepare

Creating a birth plan is a helpful way to prepare for one of the most important days of your life. It gives you the opportunity to think about your preferences, learn about your options and share what matters most to...

September 4, 2026

9 min read

Topic: Women’s Health

Women’s Heart Health: How Your Risk Changes Throughout A Lifetime of Hormones

Who Should Get BRCA Testing? Understanding Genetic Testing for Breast Cancer Risk

HEALTH Yeah! Episode 36: Think Midwives Are Just for Birth? Think Again!

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

Premature Births: Risks, Prevention and Care

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

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

VBAC Explained: Benefits, Risks and What to Expect

Do Fibroids Affect Fertility? What Women Should Know

A Midwife’s Guide to Creating a Birth Plan: What to Include and How to Prepare

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