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Estrogens Play a Critical Role in Disorders of Gut-Brain Interaction

By Rachel Sarnoff, MD What are Disorders of Gut-Brain Interaction (DGBI)? Disorders of Gut-Brain Interaction (DGBI) are highly prevalent clinical ...

Sex Differences in the Adult Human Brain

By Jennifer Labus, PhD Studying sex difference in the brain is controversial given the existence of societal gender-biases and a ...

Why Are Young Girls Going Through Puberty Earlier?

By Fiona Riddle “The dramatic rise in childhood obesity rates is thought to be one of the primary drivers of ...

Delaying Menopause for Longevity

By Amanda Johnson While women tend to live longer lives than men on average, the quality of their lives are ...

Irritable Bowel Syndrome Shares Genetic Pathways With Mood and Anxiety Disorders

By Tien Dong, MD, PhD What is Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)? Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) is a common and distressing ...

Five Benefits of Magnesium for Hormone Balance

By Monica Echeverri Magnesium is the most abundant mineral in the body. Yet, women in the US have lower dietary ...

The Link Between Female Hormones and Anxiety

By Monica Echeverri Hormone imbalance is a term that's often used, but what does it really mean? According to experts, ...

Your Brain in Love

By Monica Echeverri Falling in love can be a wonderful experience that fills us with feelings of “butterflies” in our ...

What Is the Connection Between Female Sex Hormones and Diet?

By Eden Susenguth The complexity of the female body cannot be overstated. In the lifetime of a woman, there are ...

Why Is Alzheimer’s Disease More Common In Women?

By Fiona Riddle Alzheimer's disease is a progressive neurodegenerative disorder that affects millions of people worldwide, leading to premature cognitive ...

Do Common Household Chemicals Cause Cancer in Women?

By Fiona Riddle “The average American woman uses over 160 chemicals on her skin each day…” The average American woman ...

Are Your Period Products Toxic?

By Fiona Riddle “There are ... numerous potential toxins in these period care products that may be putting women’s health ...