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Mental health
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

Women carry a higher genetic risk of depression, new study says

Females carry a higher genetic burden for major depression, with more sex-specific genetic variants and stronger genetic links to metabolic traits than males.
Science
fromwww.npr.org
2 days ago

Why do women live longer than men? Study offers clues to close the gap

Across mammals, females typically live longer than males due to genetics, mating-driven risky behaviors, and caregiving-related survival tradeoffs.
Alternative medicine
fromNatural Health News
1 week ago

Decades of heart drug prescriptions questioned as major trial finds no benefit, risks for women

Beta blockers provide no clinical benefit for most heart attack survivors and may increase mortality risk in women with normal heart function.
Medicine
fromScienceDaily
1 month ago

The fat you can't see may be damaging your heart, even if you exercise

Excess visceral fat surrounding organs accelerates heart aging, causing stiffening and inflammation; hip and thigh fat may protect women.
philosophy
fromAeon
5 months ago

A psychologist and biologist debate the significance of testosterone | Aeon Essays

Biology and society both shape masculine and feminine traits, revealing the complexity of gender identity and behavior.
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