Women’s hearts are different from men’s. Research from clinical trials that have required female participants only since 1993 have repeatedly drummed home that message, from varying chromosomes in heart muscle cells to different heart attack symptoms and causes. Yet wide gaps remain in heart health care for girls and women across specialties. Recognizing that clinical … [Read more…]
The blood test I booked with Randox (as part of their complete women’s health package) The test I took was the Everywoman Complete, which is designed to give you a more complete picture of your health rather than looking at one isolated result. It measures up to 150 data points across a pretty extensive range … [Read more…]
Ovulation. Endometriosis. And especially: menopause. These once taboo words — among others — have become part of our daily vocabulary and conversations, a sign of greater interest in, and knowledge of, women’s health. Yet even as women’s health has been receiving more attention than perhaps ever before, women remain poorly represented in clinical trials, and … [Read more…]
Ever been told your blood test results are “normal,” even when you know something feels, well, off? Maybe you’re tired (like, really tired) but can’t sleep, or your periods are playing up, and you’ve started noticing symptoms that are different to your usual. You might even be battling dry skin, even though you’re drinking more … [Read more…]