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·July 20, 2022·4 min read

Higher Voice Pitch Lets Female Faces Appear Younger

Higher 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.

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·July 19, 2022·5 min read

Feminism May Lead to Better Body Image

Mothers 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.

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·July 3, 2022·6 min read

Timing Smoking Cessation Attempts With Women’s Hormone Levels Could Improve Success

When 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.

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·June 30, 2022·4 min read

Novel Gene for Alzheimer’s Disease in Women Identified

Researchers have identified a novel gene called MGMT that appears to increase Alzheimer's disease risk in women.

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·June 8, 2022·2 min read

Women Feel Less Stressed on Weekends

Researchers say women tend to feel less stressed on weekends when they usually have more "down time".

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·March 2, 2022·3 min read

Why Women Are More Susceptible to Alzheimer’s Disease

Increased 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.

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·February 21, 2022·4 min read

First Sexual Experience Influences Women’s Future Sexual Desire

A 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.

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·February 2, 2022·3 min read

Heavy Cannabis Use by Female Adults Associated With Lower Incidence of Diabetes

Heavy cannabis use in women is associated with reduced risk of developing diabetes, a new study reveals.

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·September 30, 2021·6 min read

Menopausal Hormone Therapy Not Linked to Increased Risk of Developing Dementia

Despite previous claims, new research finds there is no link between menopausal women taking hormone replacement therapy (HRT) and an increased risk of developing dementia.

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·September 28, 2021·3 min read

Older Women More Likely to Report Depressive Symptoms Than Men

Women over the age of 70 are more likely than men of the same age to report feeling symptoms of depression.

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·May 14, 2021·6 min read

History of Significant Head Injury in Women Prisoners Linked With Disability and Past Abuse

78% of female prisoners had a history of severe head injury, most of which occurred in the context of domestic violence. 66% of prisoners experienced repeated head injuries spanning several years.

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·April 14, 2021·6 min read

Women Describe Specific Techniques to Increase Their Own Pleasure

Survey study identifies four main techniques women feel enhance their sexual pleasure. Researchers say understanding the dynamics of pleasure and satisfaction experienced during sexual encounters is critical to good sexual health overall.

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