Melbourne researchers have discovered gender-affirming hormone therapy can alter body proteins to match a person's gender identity, potentially affecting susceptibility to certain health conditions.

Doctors warn that post-Diwali smog could silently damage fertility in men and women. IVF expert Dr Puneet Rana Arora explains how air pollution disrupts hormones, reduces sperm and egg quality, and ...

The human brain, once thought to lose much of its flexibility after childhood, continues remodeling itself throughout life—recovering from injuries, learning new skills, and adapting to challenges—a ...

Because osteoporosis is more prevalent in women, men with osteoporosis often are overlooked. According to the NIH, men are less likely than women to be evaluated for osteoporosis after a fracture, and ...

Menopause is accompanied by several physiological changes that can impact health and quality of life. Symptoms can impact everything from mood and cognition to bone density and sleep. These changes ...

We've known for a long time that women are more likely than men to have migraine attacks. As children, girls and boys experience migraine equally. But after puberty, women are two to three times more ...

For women over 40, strength training isn’t just beneficial—it’s essential. Yet outdated advice and persistent myths continue to keep many women from picking up weights. Here’s what you need to know to ...

Laura holds a Master's in Experimental Neuroscience and a Bachelor's in Biology from Imperial College London. Her areas of expertise include health, medicine, psychology, and neuroscience. Laura holds ...

As the 28th player in the world, Kostyuk is doing her best to advance in the WTA rankings and be as competitive as possible in matches against Sabalenka and Swiatek.

Pregnancy is one of the most profound events in a woman’s life, yet it’s almost invisible in the archaeological record. Tiny fetal bones can be missed or mistaken for the mother’s hand bones. The ...

Oct. 18 is designated as World Menopause Day by the International Menopause Society. The purpose of the day is to raise awareness of menopause and the support options available for improving health ...

According to Dr. Zeichner, breakouts tend to be cyclical and occur around the time of the menstrual cycle due to higher and lower hormone levels. Hormonal acne is also much more common than you think: ...