Health

Why do women outlive men? Cells that develop into sperm and eggs could give the answer

https://www.theguardian.com/science/article/2024/jun/13/why-do-women-outlive-men-cells-that-develop-into-sperm-and-eggs-could-give-the-answer

Supreme Court unanimously strikes down challenge to abortion drug Mifepristone

https://time.com/6988192/supreme-court-abortion-pill-mifepristone-decision/

Tackling menopause symptoms from head to toe – literally

Discussing local symptoms of menopause can feel a bit like that children’s song, “Head, shoulders, knees and toes” — you start talking about one body part and before long…

By Tudor Robins

I’m more than just my diagnosis: Living with 22q

When I was just 20 months old, my parents were told that I might never graduate college or be able to live on my own. This was because doctors had just diagnosed me…

By Sabrina Barkdoll

Should blood pressure guidelines be different for women and men?

https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/should-blood-pressure-guidelines-be-different-for-women-and-men/

Women don’t just take birth control to prevent pregnancies

https://www.huffpost.com/entry/women-dont-just-take-birth-control-to-prevent-pregnancies-heres-why-some-need-it_l_666350f6e4b05ad04e7db546/amp

Montreal woman wins Canada-wide pitch contest with menstrual pain relief device

https://montreal.ctvnews.ca/montreal-woman-wins-canada-wide-pitch-contest-with-menstrual-pain-relief-device-1.6916114

‘A virtual abortion doula in your pocket’: Aya Contigo helps Latinas find abortion care

https://msmagazine.com/2024/05/26/spanish-abortion-support-usa-venezuela-latina-women/