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·October 6, 2016·4 min read

Women’s Better Verbal Skills May Mask Early Alzheimer’s Signs

Verbal tests for MCI might not pick up symptoms in women until they are further along into the progression of Alzheimer's disease, researchers report.

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·January 20, 2017·3 min read

Women’s Cognitive Decline Begins Earlier Than Previously Thought

A new study reports mental sharpness begins to decline in some women as early as in their 50's.

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·October 7, 2020·2 min read

Women’s Expected Longevity Linked to Age at Birth of Last Child

Women who give birth to their last child later in life may have an edge when it comes to longevity. Those who gave birth later in life had longer telomeres, which are biomarkers for long-term health and longevity.

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·February 9, 2019·4 min read

Women’s Hormones Play Role in Drug Addiction and Higher Relapse Rates

A new study reports the female hormone cycle may explain why women are more prone to addiction and affected by triggers that lead to relapse.

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·June 5, 2024·7 min read

Women’s Menstrual Cycle Positively Impacts Cognition

Women 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.

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·August 21, 2019·4 min read

X chromosome gene may explain why women are more prone to autoimmune diseases

Kdm6a, a gene on the X chromosome appears to be associated with the development of autoimmune diseases, such as Multiple Sclerosis. The gene is expressed more in the immune cells of females than males. When Kdm6a was deleted in mouse models of MS, the animals had improved symptoms and reduced inflammation. The findings shed light on why women are more prone to autoimmune diseases than males.

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·March 18, 2018·3 min read

Your Gender May Affect How You Perceive a Woman’s Anxiety in STEM

A new study reports males are more likely to attribute anxiety amongst women in STEM classes to being ill prepared for study, while women attribute anxiety to external factors, including gender bias and negative stereotyping.