In the United States, nearly 20 million women face challenges in accessing contraception, often called “contraceptive deserts.” However, experts advocate for increased accessibility to hormonal birth control options. A recent study has revealed that web and app-based platforms offering prescription ...
Clinical trials suffer from a significant underrepresentation of Black women, and Ricki Fairley, a breast cancer survivor, is on a mission to change this. Every day beyond Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Fairley passionately encourages Black women to participate in breast ...
A healthy sex life extends beyond the individual and involves individuals, couples, families, entire communities and cultures.Women’s sexual well-being is a crucial component of overall sexual health. Sexual health encompasses a wide range of factors that contribute to an individual’s ...
Ischemic strokes, characterized by blood clots blocking brain arteries, account for 87 percent of all strokes. Recent analysis reveals that women under 35 may face a higher likelihood of experiencing this type of stroke than men. Moreover, women who survive ...
A recent study suggests that multivitamin use could be a valuable addition to the arsenal against invasive breast cancer. The research reveals compelling evidence that postmenopausal breast cancer patients who regularly consume multivitamins containing minerals may experience a 30 percent ...
Approximately 60 million women in the United States, accounting for 44% of the population, live with some form of cardiovascular disease, commonly referred to as heart disease. Furthermore, heart disease is responsible for 1 in 5 deaths among women, with ...
The sexual life of young Australian women? A recent study found that more than half experience distress related to their sexuality. This research, conducted by Monash University and published in Fertility and Sterility, surveyed approximately 7,000 women aged 18 to ...
Female doctors improve heart attack survival rates for women? Women undergoing cardiac arrest have a lower chance of survival than when they receive treatment from a female doctor. If you’re a woman facing a heart attack, both your gender and ...
A recent study has found that telemedicine is a safe and effective method for administering medication abortions, providing further evidence of its viability as a means of abortion access. Telemedicine is crucial in providing access to abortions for many Americans, ...
In a groundbreaking study, scientists have discovered a method to alleviate hot flashes through a single injection of a nerve-blocking agent. This study, the first randomized, controlled investigation of its kind, unveiled the positive effects of the injection and was ...