Hydeia Broadbent was born with HIV, but she wasn't diagnosed until she was 3. At the time, her prognosis was grim, since she had already developed AIDS. Her doctors didn't think she would live to the age of 6. Now 31, Hydeia has become a prominent HIV and AIDS activist, devoting her life to raising awareness and spreading prevention messages.

Ed. note: This blog is cross-posted from TIME. The original post date was February 22, 2016. Read the original post.

Heart disease was never something I worried about. I know it's the number one killer of women, but I've always done everything "right." I exercise regularly. I maintain a healthy weight. My numbers are good, so I don't have high cholesterol or hypertension. But I do have one risk factor — my father has a history of coronary heart disease.

I can admit it: I love food.

In New Orleans — my hometown — food is serious business.

Gumbo? Yes, please.

Doberge cake? You have no idea what you are missing.

Office on Women's Health Deputy Director Nicole Greene sat down with Jennifer Donelan in February to talk about women's heart health.

Content warning: Rape and sexual assault

"She's totally asking for it. Look at what she's wearing — a sexy, red dress."

Ed. note: This blog is cross-posted from the White House Blog. The original post date was January 28, 2016. Read the original post.

Happy 2016! The new year has been here for a few weeks now, and we at OWH are excited about what's in store. We're especially excited because 2016 marks OWH's 25th anniversary!

25 years. I can hardly believe it.

I have worked in the health field for over 30 years. When I tell people I work at the U.S.

If you're a parent, you know kids grow and learn quickly. They learn from friends, teachers, and public role models. But as a parent, what you say and do really matters — even if your kids are getting older and more independent. The lessons you teach them now will influence the decisions they make for the rest of their lives.