A new study has uncovered concerning gaps in knowledge about birth control effectiveness. The research, conducted in the Vietnam capital […]
Bisphosphonates increasingly prescribed to the women most likely to benefit
In recent years, women who start taking bisphosphonates (BPs) to treat osteoporosis and prevent fracture have trended from younger to […]
How Candida albicans exploits lack of oxygen to cause disease
Scientists from Umeå university have shown how the yeast Candida albicans can modulate and adapt to low oxygen levels in […]
Sex, drugs and estradiol: Why cannabis affects women differently
Cannabis use is riding high on a decade-long wave of decriminalization, legalization and unregulated synthetic substitutes. As society examines the […]
More than just anatomy: Sex differences in lower urinary tract
The biological differences between women and men go beyond basic anatomy. Researchers must consider sex differences down to the cellular […]
Study of nearly 41,000 women who almost died giving birth shows who’s most at risk
Tens of thousands of American women each year need emergency treatment to save their lives while they deliver their babies, […]
Undiagnosed STIs can increase negative PMS symptoms: Women’s menstrual cycles can directly affect their general health
Women that have undiagnosed sexually transmitted infections may be at greater risk of experiencing negative premenstrual symptoms (PMS), according to […]