Women are at a higher risk of dying from heart disease − in part because doctors don’t take major sex and gender differences into account
Cardiovascular disease develops and presents differently in women and men. But medical guidelines are often based on studies that excluded women.
Judith Regensteiner, Professor of Medicine, University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus •
conversation
Oct. 22, 2024 • ~10 min
Oct. 22, 2024 • ~10 min
Diet-related diseases are the No. 1 cause of death in the US – yet many doctors receive little to no nutrition education in med school
Looking for ways to eat better? Turns out your doctor may not be your best source of information.
Madeline Comeau, Medical Student, University of North Dakota •
conversation
Sept. 25, 2024 • ~8 min
Sept. 25, 2024 • ~8 min
What the unique shape of the human heart tells us about our evolution
New research reveals that the human heart has evolved distinct structural and functional traits that set it apart from our closest great ape relatives.
Aimee Drane, Senior Lecturer and Clinical Academic in Faculty of Medicine, Health & Life Sciences, Swansea University •
conversation
Aug. 20, 2024 • ~6 min
Aug. 20, 2024 • ~6 min
How accurate are wearable fitness trackers? Less than you might think
A new study reveals strengths and weaknesses of the gadgets we use to monitor our lives.
Cailbhe Doherty, Assistant Professor in the School of Public Health, Physiotherapy and Sports Science, University College Dublin •
conversation
Aug. 20, 2024 • ~7 min
Aug. 20, 2024 • ~7 min
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