Heading May Be Riskier For Female Soccer Players Than Males
Females are more likely than males to suffer measurable impact on their brains as a result of heading the ball during soccer.
Women's Health
Hormone Levels Likely Influence A Woman's Risk Of Alzheimer's, But How?
Scientists are taking a second look at the idea that hormone replacement therapy could reduce a woman's risk of dementia. New research suggests the key may be in giving it at the right time.
For Women Over 30, There May Be A Better Choice Than The Pap Smear
A new study adds weight to the evidence that an HPV test can more accurately test for cervical cancer risk than a Pap smear.
After High School, Young Women's Exercise Rates Plunge
After they lose access to high school sports, young women — especially young women of color — generally get less exercise than they should, a study suggests, and far less exercise than young men get.
Domestic Violence's Overlooked Damage: Concussion And Brain Injury
Women are at high risk for getting concussions from domestic violence. A neurologist and a social worker have paired up to try to get women the specific medical help and counseling that they need.
Young People More Likely To Shift Toward Supporting Abortion Rights, Poll Finds
The generational divide uncovered by a survey from the Public Religion Research Institute may be linked to changing attitudes about religion.
Male OB-GYNs Are Rare, But Is That A Problem?
Women outnumber men in obstetrics and gynecology residencies and medical practices in the U.S. Heads of training programs now wonder if they should go out of their way to recruit more men.
How 'Bad Medicine' Dismisses And Misdiagnoses Women's Symptoms
Journalist Maya Dusenbery argues that medicine has a "systemic and unconscious bias" against women that is rooted in "what doctors, regardless of their own gender, are learning in medical schools."
Lawmakers Weigh Pros And Cons Of Mandatory Screening For Postpartum Depression
California's legislature will soon take up a bill requiring doctors to screen new mothers. Many doctors oppose the idea, and similar laws elsewhere haven't increased the number of moms treated.
In Ireland, A Vote Is Expected This Spring On Expanding Abortion Rights
Ireland has already legalized divorce and same-sex marriage. Will abortion be next? In a May referendum, voters will weigh in on whether to allow unrestricted abortion up to 12 weeks into a pregnancy.