FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·May 4, 2025·12 min readWhy Alcohol Hits Women HarderAlcohol use among women has surged to match men’s rates, but women face far greater health risks even at lower consumption levels. A growing body of research is uncovering key neurobiological sex differences that influence why and how women drink, with stress being a more prominent motivator for women.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·June 5, 2024·7 min readWomen’s Menstrual Cycle Positively Impacts CognitionWomen perform better on cognitive tasks during menstruation, despite expecting worse performance. The study highlights how cognitive abilities fluctuate throughout the menstrual cycle. Findings suggest potential implications for injury prevention and women's health.Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·September 3, 2023·5 min readThe Paradox of Progress: Why More Freedom Isn’t Making Women HappierDespite gains in freedom and employment opportunities, research indicates women are experiencing higher levels of anxiety, depression, and sleep issues than before. A survey suggests that dissatisfaction with societal treatment may be a key factor.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·July 20, 2022·4 min readHigher Voice Pitch Lets Female Faces Appear YoungerHigher pitched voices in women influence how their faces are evaluated, researchers report. The faces of women with higher-pitched voices were perceived as being younger. However, researchers found no evidence of a link between vocal pitch or perceptions of facial attractiveness, health, or femininity.Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·July 19, 2022·5 min readFeminism May Lead to Better Body ImageMothers and daughters who espouse feminist beliefs have more positive body image and less shame about their bodies than women who do not ascribe to feminist ideals.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·July 3, 2022·6 min readTiming Smoking Cessation Attempts With Women’s Hormone Levels Could Improve SuccessWhen a woman's progesterone increase from a low level, the fewer cigarettes they consume throughout the day. However, when progesterone levels peak, the benefits plateau.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeurologyNeuroscience·June 30, 2022·4 min readNovel Gene for Alzheimer’s Disease in Women IdentifiedResearchers have identified a novel gene called MGMT that appears to increase Alzheimer's disease risk in women.Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·June 8, 2022·2 min readWomen Feel Less Stressed on WeekendsResearchers say women tend to feel less stressed on weekends when they usually have more "down time".Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience·March 2, 2022·3 min readWhy Women Are More Susceptible to Alzheimer’s DiseaseIncreased follicle-stimulating hormones following menopause bind to FSHR neurons and activate the C/EBPβ/AEP pathway. The process plays an important role in triggering Alzheimer's pathology in females.Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·February 21, 2022·4 min readFirst Sexual Experience Influences Women’s Future Sexual DesireA woman's first sexual experience impacts her sexual desire later in life, a new study reports. However, in men, the first sexual experience had little to no impact on sexual desire later in life.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·February 2, 2022·3 min readHeavy Cannabis Use by Female Adults Associated With Lower Incidence of DiabetesHeavy cannabis use in women is associated with reduced risk of developing diabetes, a new study reveals.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·September 30, 2021·6 min readMenopausal Hormone Therapy Not Linked to Increased Risk of Developing DementiaDespite previous claims, new research finds there is no link between menopausal women taking hormone replacement therapy (HRT) and an increased risk of developing dementia.Read More
