American women may soon lose access to what has been a mainstay of reproductive healthcare for the past two decades: mifepristone, one of the drugs used in medical abortions, which constitute about ...

Hospitalized women are less likely to die or be readmitted to the hospital if they are treated by female doctors, a study published Monday in the Annals of Internal Medicine found. In the study of ...

Women are less likely than men to be given treatment for a potentially fatal heart condition, according to a new analysis. Researchers in the UK found women are 11% less likely to be referred to a ...

Many medical organizations stress the importance of knowing cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and acting quickly if someone appears to be in cardiac arrest. But research has shown that less than ...

After their first stroke, many patients are prescribed medications such as blood thinners to help prevent another attack. But more women than men aren’t taking their post-stroke meds, a recent ...

(Reuters Health) - Women are less likely than men to participate fully in cardiac rehabilitation programs, which could impede their recovery from heart attacks and heart procedures, say Canadian ...

A new study published in Obstetrics & Gynecology looked at the link between structural racism and a lower use of pain-relieving epidurals in childbirth. While the research revealed that both Black and ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Kim Elsesser covers issues that impact women in the workplace. A new study reveals gender gaps in how men and women showcase their ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Women are less likely to be screened for or diagnosed with OSA. These patients present with symptoms different ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Women also spent longer times in EDs and were less likely to receive pain medications vs. men. Insufficient pain ...