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A Mayo Clinic orthopedic surgeon suspects that the nagging pain and inflammation that women can experience in their knees may be different from what men encounter, and she has been chosen to lead a novel U.S.-Canadian study to explore the question. The Society for Women’s Health Research (SWHR) has awarded a group of researchers a [...]
A recent study reveals startlingly high trends in waterpipe tobacco use among college students, specifically among male freshmen. Commonly known as “hookah,” waterpipe tobacco is inhaled in various flavored forms (often mixed with fruit or honey) through a waterpipe, which directs smoke through water before it is inhaled. Hookah use has increased in popularity, most [...]
U.S. Female college graduates have a median starting salary offer 17% lower than male college graduates according to a new report by the National Association of Colleges and Employers. The report found that females with new bachelor degrees were offered an average of $36,451 compared to $44,159 for their male counterparts. Even when salary is [...]
March is Women’s History Month in the USA–a good time to reflect on the status of women today. Here are a few facts from the U.S. Census Bureau: U.S. Women outnumber men 157.2 million vs. 153.2 million. Twice as many women are older than 85 compared to men. The median annual income for full [...]
Women with peripheral artery disease (PAD) lose ability to walk short distances and climb stairs sooner than men. Peripheral arterial disease occurs when plaque builds up in the arteries that carry blood to your head, organs, and limbs. Plaque is made up of fat, cholesterol, calcium, fibrous tissue, and other substances in the blood.When plaque [...]
In celebration of Women’s Heart Month, the Institute for Women’s Health Research featured heart disease in women in its February E-newsletter. To view this free newsletter, click Heart Disease in Women Enewsletter.
According to a new study to be published in the January 2011 issue of the Journal of Athletic Training, girls and boys report different types of symptoms after suffering sports-related concussions. Researchers studied 812 reported concussions from 100 high schools across the nation and found that girls were more likely to suffer neurobehavioral and somatic [...]
Women who report having high job strain have a 40 percent increased risk of cardiovascular disease, including heart attacks and the need for procedures to open blocked arteries, compared to those with low job strain, according to research presented at the American Heart Association’s Scientific Sessions 2010. In addition, job insecurity — fear of losing [...]
People will gain significantly less weight by middle age – especially women – if they engage in moderate to vigorous activity nearly every day of the week starting as young adults, according to new Northwestern Medicine research. Women particularly benefitted from high activity over 20 years, gaining an average of 13 pounds less than those [...]
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