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Sex, Menopausal Status Tied to Severity of Early Lyme Disease Presentation

Sex and menopausal status appear to impact serologic status and severity of early Lyme disease , according to a study published in Clinical and Experimental Medicine . Alison W. Rebman , MPH, from the Johns Hopkins University School of  ... View article...

The UK scandal of women handcuffed while in labour: 'I was so shocked when the restraints ...

Pregnant women prisoners in England are being handcuffed to prison officers – often male – during intimate vaginal examinations and long, ... View article...

Strength training may be the key to healthy ageing

Most people know that physical activity benefits health. However, different types of activity have different effects on the body. Activities such as walking or cycling mainly improve heart and lung fitness . Others are better at strengthening muscles . View article...

No country in the world has reached full legal equality for women and girls

From protection against gender-based violence to equal pay, women and girls remain unequal under the law, as impunity for violations of their ... View article...

Breast cancer in young women has increased by 29% in three decades

Something is changing in breast cancer : it remains the most common tumor among women, but risk profiles are not the same. This group of diseases continues to be closely linked to aging , and in fact, most diagnoses occur in women over 55; however, ... View article...

Women at risk of major cardiac events despite lower plaque burden

A new study shows that, despite having less plaque overall, females experience cardiovascular events at a similar rate to males, suggesting that they face a risk at lower levels of plaque buildup . In females, cardiovascular risk increased earlier and ... View article...

Statin side effects: Cardiologist addresses diabetes fears and dementia questions

Close to 60 per cent of people across the UK are living with raised cholesterol levels , putting them in danger of cardiovascular complications. Research suggests modestly elevated readings during your 30s and 40s could substantially boost your ... View article...

Women at work: a snapshot of EU's gender employment gap

As we look at the EU's labour market , data show that while men's employment rate stood at 80.8% in 2024, women's employment rate was 70.8%, ... View article...