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·February 11, 2020·3 min read

“Women my age tend to drink, it’s normal”

Women aged 50 to 70 are more likely to consume alcohol at levels that exceed low-risk drinking guidelines than younger women. They are also more likely to perceive their drinking behavior as normal and acceptable, so long as they appear in control and respectable. Read More

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·June 28, 2019·5 min read

Ack! I need chocolate! The science of PMS food cravings

From comfort eating to hormonal levels contributing to a desire for sweets, many studies have investigated why women with PMS often crave certain foods. Researchers explore why food cravings may occur, and what can be done to suppress them for women with premenstrual syndrome. Read More

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·October 4, 2016·4 min read

Caffeine Could Help Ward Off Dementia In Women

According to a new study, higher caffeine intake in women is associated with a reduced risk of developing dementia or cognitive impairment. Read More

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·April 13, 2018·4 min read

Does Age at Menopause Affect Memory?

Researchers report the later a women enters into natural menopause, the better, on average, her verbal memory is later in life. Read More

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·October 1, 2016·3 min read

Exercise Not Shown to Reduce Risk of Developing Multiple Sclerosis in Women

Researchers find no evidence that exercise may reduce the risk of developing multiple sclerosis in women. Read More

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·December 6, 2019·5 min read

First of its kind study seeks to answer whether effects of ‘abortion pill’ can be reversed

Women who use mifepristone for a medical abortion are at risk of severe hemorrhage if they do not complete the procedure with misoprostol, a new study reports. Read More

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·July 31, 2018·3 min read

Hate Speech From Women is Judged Harsher than From Men

A new study reports women who make hateful remarks on social media are more likely to be judged more severely than men who make the same comments. Read More

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·October 4, 2017·2 min read

High Blood Pressure in 40s Linked to Increased Dementia Risk For Women

Women who had high blood pressure in their 40s are 73% more likely to develop dementia as they age than those with normal blood pressure, a new study in Neurology reports. Read More

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·September 17, 2020·4 min read

Higher Dementia Risk in Women With Prolonged Fertility

Women who experience reproductive periods for more than 38 years are at increased risk of developing dementia later in life. The study found dementia and Alzheimer's risk increased successively for every additional year a woman remains fertile. Read More

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·June 3, 2018·4 min read

Hot Flashes Can Last Longer Than You Think

A new study reveals women can experience vasomotor symptoms associated with menopause long after other symptoms of menopause have ceased and well into old age. Read More

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·May 12, 2020·1 min read

How has the COVID-19 pandemic affected women’s sexual behavior?

A small scale study reveals women's sexual desire and frequency of intercourse has increased during the coronavirus pandemic, but they report the quality of their sex life has decreased. Read More

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·May 15, 2019·3 min read

Inflammation induces anhedonia in women but not men

Inflammation appears to reduce reward response in females. Reduced activity in the brain's reward system is a key component of anhedonia, the loss of enjoyment in activities, a core feature of depression. The findings may explain why depression is more prevalent in women than in men. Read More

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