Tag: gender studies
Differences Observed in Survival Advantages for Individuals Receiving Bystander CPR During Cardiac Arrest
A study supported by the National Institutes of Health (NIH) has revealed significant race- and gender-based disparities in…
Study Reveals Dangers of Muscle-Building Supplements for Adolescents and Young Adults
The University of Toronto's recent study, a comprehensive exploration of the prevalence, influences, and associated risks of muscle-building…
Research indicates that natural compounds found in soy and other plants decrease the recurrence of breast cancer and enhance survival rates
Isoflavones from soy and other plant-derived compounds might significantly reduce the likelihood of breast cancer recurrence or death,…
Research suggests that maintaining or initiating an active lifestyle can enhance the quality of life as individuals age, particularly for middle-aged women
A recent study published in the open-access journal PLOS Medicine by Binh Nguyen and colleagues from the University…
Perceived gender discrimination associated with a decrease in wellbeing among older women
A research project involving over 3,000 middle-aged and later-aged women in England has uncovered that individuals who felt…
A study focusing on middle-aged and older adults, which took into account lifestyle and demographic factors, found that a higher Body Mass Index (BMI) is closely linked to poorer mental health, with this association being particularly notable in women
Obesity and mental health issues stand as substantial challenges to global health. Studies have established a connection between…
Mental health inequalities increasing among transgender adults
In the United States, transgender and gender non-conforming (TGNC) individuals form a historically marginalised group within society. They…
Investigations have revealed concerns related to security, privacy, and safety in technology applications designed for women, specifically those used for monitoring fertility, menopause, and menstrual cycles
Scholars are urging regulatory measures following their investigation, which underscored security and privacy concerns in women-centric technologies (FemTech),…
The initiation of puberty at an earlier age might be a mechanism through which risk factors experienced during childhood influence cardiometabolic health in adulthood
A study released on March 27, 2024, in the open-access journal PLOS ONE by Maria Bleil and her…
Selenium as an indicator of metabolic syndrome in middle-aged women
A study published in the journal Aging, known in academic circles as "Aging (Albany NY)" according to MEDLINE/PubMed…
Enhanced gender equality benefits the longevity of both women and men
The inaugural international research examining the correlation between gender equality and life expectancy has revealed that an improvement…
The Mediterranean diet reduces the risk of cardiovascular disease and death in women by nearly 25%
Adhering to a Mediterranean diet significantly reduces the risk of cardiovascular disease and mortality by nearly a quarter…