The Promise and Perils of Over-the-Counter Birth Control
Opill is the first over-the-counter oral contraceptive, but some women are expressing skepticism about hormonal birth control, citing concerns about side effects and the medical establishment's history of dismissing women's concerns. [ more ]
Women's heart risk spikes after menopause, study shows
Nina White's heart attack was initially misdiagnosed; women's heart disease often goes unrecognized; postmenopausal women face increased heart risk due to dropping estrogen levels. [ more ]
The Promise and Perils of Over-the-Counter Birth Control
Opill is the first over-the-counter oral contraceptive, but some women are expressing skepticism about hormonal birth control, citing concerns about side effects and the medical establishment's history of dismissing women's concerns. [ more ]
Women's heart risk spikes after menopause, study shows
Nina White's heart attack was initially misdiagnosed; women's heart disease often goes unrecognized; postmenopausal women face increased heart risk due to dropping estrogen levels. [ more ]
Revealed: Huge rise in women drinking themselves to death
The number of women dying from alcohol-related diseases has increased by 37% in the UK over the past five years.
Liver disease is a significant issue in female patients, who tend to present with more severe liver disease at a lower daily alcohol intake than men. [ more ]
Revealed: Huge rise in women drinking themselves to death
The number of women dying from alcohol-related diseases has increased by 37% in the UK over the past five years.
Liver disease is a significant issue in female patients, who tend to present with more severe liver disease at a lower daily alcohol intake than men. [ more ]
Climate Change Poses a Unique Threat to Women and LGBTQ People, Report Shows
The Fifth National Climate Assessment includes a section on women's health and acknowledges the vulnerability of LGBTQ+ people to the climate crisis.
The report highlights the urgency of the climate crisis and the need for greater climate action.
The inclusion of the subsection on women's health indicates increased recognition of the links between the climate crisis and reproductive health. [ more ]
Calm Sage - Your Guide to Mental and Emotional Well-being
Climate Change Poses a Unique Threat to Women and LGBTQ People, Report Shows
The Fifth National Climate Assessment includes a section on women's health and acknowledges the vulnerability of LGBTQ+ people to the climate crisis.
The report highlights the urgency of the climate crisis and the need for greater climate action.
The inclusion of the subsection on women's health indicates increased recognition of the links between the climate crisis and reproductive health. [ more ]
Calm Sage - Your Guide to Mental and Emotional Well-being