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·August 14, 2015·4 min read

Love Bites: Women’s Brains Respond More to Romantic Cues on a Full Stomach

The way to a woman's heart could very well be via her stomach. New research finds women respond better to romantic cues when they are full.

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·April 10, 2019·4 min read

Low cholesterol linked to higher risk of bleeding stroke in women

Low levels of LDL cholesterol and triglycerides have been linked to an increased risk of hemorrhagic stroke in women.

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·September 28, 2016·3 min read

Memory Changes Tied to Menopausal Status

Researchers report memory changes in women may occur earlier than was previously thought.

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·October 29, 2015·3 min read

Memory Complaints in Older Women May Signal Thinking Problems Decades Later

A new study reports older women who experienced memory problems are at higher risk of developing dementia decades later.

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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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·June 14, 2016·4 min read

Migraines Could Be a Risk Marker For Stroke and Heart Attack

Women who suffer from migraines have a slightly increased risk of developing cardiovascular disease and strokes in later life, a new study reports.

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·September 16, 2018·4 min read

Mixed Chemicals in Beauty Products May Harm Women’s Hormones

Researchers say parabens and other chemicals found in common cosmetic products may negatively impact a woman's hormone levels, increasing the risk for certain diseases.

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·February 23, 2020·2 min read

Most young women unhappy and stressed about their sex lives

Study reveals one in five woman have at least one female sexual dysfunction (FSD). The most common FSD is low sexual image, followed by problems with arousal and desire.

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·August 3, 2019·5 min read

Music was a form of resistance for women during Civil Rights Movement

While freedom songs were key for providing motivation and comfort during the Civil Rights movement, a new study reports such songs could have helped empower Black women to lead others when formal leadership positions were unavailable.

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·August 6, 2026·11 min read

New Hypothesis Links Fertility to Lifespan in Women

A new study introduces the Reproductive Resilience Hypothesis, reframing female reproductive biology as an evolutionary driver of longevity and multi-organ healthspan.

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·September 30, 2016·4 min read

Nighttime Hot Flashes May Spark Mild Depression

According to a new study, a woman's perception that she is experiencing a high number of hot flashes during the night can trigger mild depression during menopause.