In countries more biased against women, higher COVID-19 death rates for men might not tell an accurate story
Some countries report higher rates of COVID-19 cases and deaths among men. This might be due to underreporting among women with limited health access.
Jason Weinman, Associate Professor of Radiology, University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus
• conversation
Feb. 10, 2022 • ~7 min
Feb. 10, 2022 • ~7 min
Too few women get to invent – that's a problem for women's health
Boosting the number of female inventors isn't just a matter of fairness. Inventions by men are more likely to ignore women's needs.
Rem Koning, Assistant Professor of Business Administration, Harvard Business School •
conversation
June 17, 2021 • ~8 min
June 17, 2021 • ~8 min
Women's health is better when women have more control in their society
Living in societies with gender bias can harm women's health.
Katherine Wander, Assistant Professor, Binghamton University, State University of New York
• conversation
Jan. 25, 2021 • ~7 min
Jan. 25, 2021 • ~7 min
Air pollution may contribute to Alzheimer’s and dementia risk – here's what we're learning from brain scans
The tiny air pollutants known as PM2.5, emitted by vehicles, factories and power plants, aren’t just a hazard for lungs. A study finds more brain shrinkage in older women exposed to pollution.
Jiu-Chiuan Chen, Associate Professor of Preventive Medicine, University of Southern California •
conversation
Jan. 5, 2021 • ~7 min
Jan. 5, 2021 • ~7 min
Perinatal anxiety: one in five women experience it – but many still suffer alone before or after childbirth
Our research found that stigma often prevents women from getting help for this hidden illness.
Gini Harrison, Senior Lecturer in Psychology, The Open University
• conversation
March 23, 2020 • ~7 min
March 23, 2020 • ~7 min
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