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Helen Massy
Helen Massy

Helen has an extensive background as a health care professional and senior leader in the UK National Health Service, along with being a mother to three young children and a well-traveled military spouse. Over a decade of clinical experience as a respiratory specialist underpins her passion for opening discussion around taboo topics and decoding complex medical information. This eclectic mix of attributes brings a unique blend of clinical insight and life experience to her health writing.

There may be an increased risk of preterm delivery, gestational hypertension and preeclampsia.
Updated parenthood, pregnancy and postpartum regulations give partners leave, too.
The FDA mandated new research on this controversial treatment after banning it in 2019.
The CDC finds an increasing number of transmissions. Safety measures can protect you.
A new tool enables researchers to differentiate data and identify patients for studies.
If Mom, Dad or Great-Aunt Betsy had it, does that mean I'm going to get it?
Convenient and noninvasive, a new diagnostic test for cervical cancer is on the horizon.
A diagnosis may sound demoralizing, but this condition doesn't have to lead to diabetes.
Many couples face secondary infertility while trying to grow their families—but why?
What you want to do with your baby's umbilical cord is something to consider before birth.