Hysterical And Exaggerated: How Women’s Pain Is Viewed In Healthcare
Our experts explain their research and why they believe this bias exists.
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Medical Notes: Skin Color Affects How Well Medicine Works, Revealing the Genes That Increase Your Chances of Having a Daughter, and the Snail Venom That Could Save Lives
How many procedures require an opioid prescription? The color of your skin could affect how well medications work. Can venom help save lives? Why some people are more likely to have daughters.
Voices of Black Women: Long-Term Cancer Research for the Next Generation
Why do black women develop more aggressive cancers? That’s a question that a new, 30-year-long study is setting out to answer – among other disparity concerns.
The Modern Father: A History Of Men And Babies
Dr. Sarah Hrdy, an anthropologist, reveals the biological evidence of involved fathers – even before humans existed – and the natural origins of fatherhood.
Taboo or Liquid Gold? Period Blood Is the Key to Managing Women’s Health
Dr. Sara Naseri has pioneered research on just how useful this fluid is at managing so many aspects of female health.
‘They’d Rather Go Back To Combat’: Men Facing Their Military Sexual Trauma
Dr. Jonathan Yahalom, a psychologist, explains how MST symptoms feed into the lack of research and what his own studies show on how to treat male survivors.
The Female Geniuses Throughout History You Need To Know About
In honor of Women’s History Month this March, our expert tells the stories of a few female geniuses whose accomplishments deserve greater recognition.
What Is A Woman Worth? Needless Deaths From A Preventable Cancer
Dr. Linda Eckert, an expert in cervical cancer prevention, believes the answer involves gender inequalities and sexual stigmas. She discusses these issues and offers life-saving prevention methods for women.
Will Hormonal Contraceptives Worsen Your Autoimmune Disease?
Nearly 90% of women who could become pregnant but don't want to use contraception – which may worsen a preexisting autoimmune disease.
Have You Been Fooled By These Common Medical Myths?
Dr. James Hamblin explains how to tell if a persistent itch or bothersome joint pain has a simple fix or needs to be checked by a professional.
‘It’s Just Easier To Not Include Women’: The Gender Bias in Health Care
Experts discuss the dangerous reality of gender bias in health care.
Medical Notes: March 5, 2023
Science is learning a thing or two from nature. A stressful day may look different depending on your gender. Everything we know about love may be wrong.
