Mediterranean diet linked to dramatically lower odds of endometriosis
Women who followed a Mediterranean-style eating pattern had up to 94% lower odds of endometriosis, suggesting that plant-based,…
Women with isolated REM sleep behavior disorder show lesser brain atrophy than men
A large international study involving nearly 700 participants reveals that women with a precursor condition to Parkinson’s disease…
Study reveals differing prescribing patterns for menopause therapy
Not all healthcare professionals receive the same type of formal education. That may help explain the results of…
Discovery explains why women face higher risk of Alzheimer’s and multiple sclerosis
New research by UCLA Health has identified a sex-chromosome linked gene that drives inflammation in the female brain,…
The Silent Battle: How hormones and hidden pressures fuel anxiety in women
Anxiety disorders are those that affect our capacity to respond to the angst they cause in a normal…
Female-specific mechanism enhances heat production in brown fat
Higher activity of PGC-1α enables brown fat cells in females to thermogenic activity and energy expenditure compared to…
Estrogen supports kidney regeneration and protects women from chronic disease
A new study in mice provides insights into why females in their reproductive years appear to be relatively…
Study links hysterectomy and bilateral oophorectomy to higher stroke risk
Given the seriousness and increased frequency of strokes, many studies have been conducted to assess the relationship between…
Time to Ditch FDA Warning?
Older women using vaginal estrogen tablets do not face an increased risk for recurrent ischemic stroke, a finding…