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By: Adm. Brett P. Giroir, M.D., Assistant Secretary for Health and Dorothy Fink, M.D., Deputy Assistant Secretary for Women's Health
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While we often think of chocolate hearts at this time of the year, there is another heart that should be on our minds – the hearts of the American people. Read more...
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The CDC identified the first case of AIDS in the United States in 1981.1 By 1994, AIDS was the leading cause of death for all Americans (men and women) ages 25 to 44.2 Today 25% of people living with HIV in the United States are women.3HIV/AIDS remains among the 10 leading causes of death for black women ages 15 to 594 and Hispanic/Latina women ages 30 to 495. Although HIV/AIDS affects more African-American women and Latinas compared with other women, new HIV infections among black women have decreased since 2008.6
Every year, about 12,000 women in the United States are diagnosed with cervical cancer.1 Most cases of cervical cancer are caused by the human papillomavirus (HPV). HPV is passed from person to person through sexual contact. HPV infection usually goes away on its own, but if it does not, it can lead to cervical cancer if left untreated.2
Taking steps for better health is not always easy. Professional athletes sometimes need a little extra motivation! As a National Women’s Health Week ambassador, tennis champion Sloane Stephens shares how she builds healthy behaviors into her life. In this blog post, Sloane talks about getting motivated on tough days, making healthy food choices, and staying fit off the tennis court.