How 鈥� and why 鈥� to fit more fiber and fermented food into your meals
UTI in older women: Why postmenopausal women are susceptible to urinary tract infection, and what to do about it
Can a routine vaccine prevent dementia?
Some adults may need a measles booster shot. Who should get one and why?
Less butter, more plant oils, longer life?
Healthier planet, healthier people
Counting steps is good 鈥� is combining steps and heart rate better?
Appendix pain: Could it be appendicitis?
Can saw palmetto treat an enlarged prostate?
How does Ozempic work? Understanding GLP-1s for diabetes, weight loss, and beyond
Maureen Salamon
Executive Editor, Harvard Women's Health Watch
Maureen Salamon is executive editor of Harvard Women’s Health Watch. She began her career as a newspaper reporter and later covered health and medicine for a wide variety of websites, magazines, and hospitals. Her work has appeared in The New York Times, The Atlantic, CNN.com, WebMD, Medscape and HealthDay, among other major outlets. Maureen earned a BA in print journalism from Penn State University.
Posts by Maureen Salamon
Staying Healthy
Cannabis use disorder may raise surgical risks
Mind & Mood
Hearing aids may reduce cognitive decline
Staying Healthy
Staying regular
Women's Health
New help for hot flashes
Staying Healthy
Debunking common wellness myths
Staying Healthy
Higher BMI associated with greater odds of joint disease
Mind & Mood
Grief can raise blood pressure
Women's Health
Hormone therapy linked to higher risks of GERD
Diseases & Conditions
The bumpy truth
Women's Health
Not your grandmother's breast cancer treatment
Exercise & Fitness
Staying in shape: A case of "use it or lose it"
Mind & Mood
Mastering memory maintenance
Staying Healthy
Fall shots: Who's most vulnerable to RSV, COVID, and the flu?
Women's Health
After the baby grows up, how will your heart fare?
Staying Healthy
Medication-taking made easier
Diseases & Conditions
Sugary drinks appear to increase health risks for people with diabetes
Mind & Mood
Magnesium-rich foods might boost brain health, especially in women
Diseases & Conditions
Physical activity may lower Parkinson's risk in women
Diseases & Conditions
When everyday noises upset you
Diseases & Conditions
When fatigue leaves you drained, depleted, and dumbfounded
Mind & Mood
Validation: Defusing intense emotions
Mind & Mood
Bonds that transcend age
Nutrition
Feeding body and soul
Staying Healthy
Staying safe while getting well
How 鈥� and why 鈥� to fit more fiber and fermented food into your meals
UTI in older women: Why postmenopausal women are susceptible to urinary tract infection, and what to do about it
Can a routine vaccine prevent dementia?
Some adults may need a measles booster shot. Who should get one and why?
Less butter, more plant oils, longer life?
Healthier planet, healthier people
Counting steps is good 鈥� is combining steps and heart rate better?
Appendix pain: Could it be appendicitis?
Can saw palmetto treat an enlarged prostate?
How does Ozempic work? Understanding GLP-1s for diabetes, weight loss, and beyond
