A thriving work should never be synonymous with hostility, as a hostile workplaces environment harms overall health and well-being. It comes as no surprise that women encounter unique challenges in industries traditionally dominated by men, such as science, technology, and ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
You are a morning person? Beep! Beep! Beep! Your alarm blares its shrill reminder. Panic sets in as you realize you’ve overslept and repeatedly snoozed the alarm. Now, the only thing left is to summon the strength to emerge from ...
While using pain relievers to prevent hangovers might seem appealing, it’s risky when combined with drinking. It’s no surprise that alcohol doesn’t mix well with many medications, given its impact on your brain and liver. But the combination of ...
Hormone testing is valuable for women to check for hormonal imbalances and fertility issues. But testing hormones on any random day of your menstrual cycle and interpreting the results without considering natural variations can lead to unnecessary worry. With hormone ...
Hidradenitis suppurativa (HS) is a complex auto-inflammatory disease that can lead to serious effects on your body. This chronic skin condition can cause the development of nodules and abscesses in areas like the groin, armpits, thighs, buttocks, and breasts. ...