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Rose McKeon Olson, MD
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Rose McKeon Olson, MD, is a resident physician in internal medicine at Brigham and Women’s Hospital. She has special research interests in gender-based violence, social medicine, and global health equity.

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Talking to your doctor about an abusive relationship

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Annie Lewis-O'Connor, PhD, NP-BC, MPH, FAAN

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Watercolor of heart with splashes and drips of paint; concept for intimate partner violence

Intimate partner violence can occur between people of any gender or sexual orientation. Abuse can leave people feeling isolated, confused, or hopeless, and talking to a health professional is one way to get help in the form of medical treatment or access to appropriate services.

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U=U: Ending stigma and empowering people living with HIV

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Robert Goldstein, MD, PhD

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Close up of arms of two men painted red and shaped as red ribbon, symbol of solidarity for those living with HIV/AIDS

People living with HIV can suppress the virus by taking medication daily. If the level of virus in a person’s blood is suppressed successfully, research shows that the virus isn’t passed on to others. U=U means “undetectable equals untransmittable.”

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Why are women using CBD products — and do they work?

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Eve Rittenberg, MD

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Small shopping cart filled with CBD products and cannabis leaf

Many products containing CBD claim to help women with various health issues, including sleep, mood, symptoms of PMS or menopause, and sexual pleasure. Currently, very little evidence supports these extravagant promises, and there are concerns about the quality and safety of CBD products.

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