Women live longer than men in nearly every country in the world, yet they experience higher rates of disability, dementia and many other age-related conditions. Scientists have long noted these differences, but they still do…
In a study of Swiss adults, women and people who spent more time with a pet or another animal they might feel close to reported feeling more attached to the animal and receiving more socio-emotional…
Idiopathic intracranial hypertension (IIH) is a rare and poorly understood neurological disorder that affects 1 to 20 people per 100,000—most often women of childbearing age. It is characterized by increased pressure inside the skull, in…
From the North American Menopause Society (NAMS) press release: Expressing your true feelings is not only good for your mental health, but it could also be important for your physical health. A new study associates…
From the Università di Trento press release: When a “she” becomes an “it”. The most basic definition of sexual objectification, a risk that mostly targets women when they are reduced to their bodies or body…
From the Binghamton University press release: Women may need a more nutrient-rich diet to support a positive emotional well-being, according to new research from Binghamton University, State University at New York. Mounting evidence suggests that…
From the University of British Columbia press release: Women in the postpartum period should be screened for anger in addition to depression and anxiety, new research from the University of British Columbia suggests. Although anger…
From the Northwestern University press release: Body dissatisfaction among women is widespread and can lead to a number of worrisome outcomes, including eating disorders, depression and anxiety. While researchers know a lot about what makes…
From the Association for Psychological Science press release: Data from almost 600 participants show that women’s perceptions of male attractiveness do not vary according to their hormone levels, in contrast with some previous research. The…
From the Southern Methodist University press release: A low-budget field experiment to tackle the lack of women in the male-dominated field of economics has been surprisingly effective, says the study’s author, an economist at Southern…