Raise Hell: The Life and Times of Molly Ivins is a rollicking documentary that follows the life of one of America’s first female investigative news reporters and columnists. Raised in…
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To honor Juneteenth, the anniversary of the abolition of slavery in 1865, and to highlight the role race plays in health care and health outcomes in the United States, the…
This Friday marks the 10th anniversary of World Sickle Cell Day. The day is marked by community events and activities to gain awareness of sickle cell disease, a painful blood…
Migraine is the third most common disease worldwide. Migraine affects 38 million Americans, 85 percent of whom are women. Migraine pain can occur from a couple days each month…
Life expectancy for men is less than that for women, but, fortunately, lifestyle changes, such as eating a healthy diet, getting exercise, avoiding injury, and seeing a physician regularly, can…
Facts and Figures On average, the lifespan of men is five years shorter than that of women. One reason may be that men visit the doctor half as frequently as…
In Maudie, Irish-born director Aisling Walsh tells the biographical story of Maud Lewis (1903–1970), a woman debilitated by arthritis but who becomes a beloved Canadian folk artist. Maudie, played by…
Arthritis is a widespread disease. It affects more than 54 million Americans—one in five adults and 300,000 children—making it the number one cause of disability in the nation. There are…
Introducing Herrick Library’s Book Briefs! Book Briefs provide you with a short selection from one of our library books. It’s a quick look and audio preview to see if it’s…
What Is a Stroke? A stroke occurs when blood supply to the brain is interrupted or reduced, preventing brain tissue from getting oxygen and nutrients. Brain cells begin to die…
