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Older women laughing with yoga mats 2.3.21 | Menopause
It’s Time for a Mood Change on Menopause

Menopause is understudied in research, often misunderstood by providers and patients, and unaddressed in many areas of health care policy.

2.2.21 | Coronavirus
COVID-19 Vaccination Strategies Must Ensure Equity for All Women

As government officials push forward with their vaccination strategies, they must ensure all women are protected from COVID-19 by removing barriers that may prevent them from getting vaccinated.

12.18.20 | Bone Health
Osteoarthritis Research and Care: The Role of Sex and Gender Differences

SWHR published a review in the Journal of Women’s Health highlighting research gaps and unmet needs around sex and genders differences in osteoarthritis (OA) research, diagnosis, care, and education.

12.17.20 | Migraine
Learning to Embrace Wellness in the Face of Migraine Disease

Experts joined SWHR recently for a webinar on how people with migraine can integrate wellness practices into their daily lives.

12.1.20 | Policy
A Call to Improve Women’s Eye Health Through Research, Access, and Education

Successfully improving women’s eye health requires attention to the continuum of health across the life span and awareness of these issues on a societal level.

woman holding drawing of sad liver 11.19.20 | Liver Health
Exploring the Role of Sex and Gender Differences in Liver Health

Research shows that clear differences in liver health and disease exist between women and men.

11.17.20 | Maternal Health
Equity Through Innovation: New Methods of Genetic Screening Lead to Healthier Pregnancies for All

Recent innovations in pre-pregnancy and prenatal screening are helping to address health disparities and leading to more equitable care.

11.13.20
Fighting for Inclusion of Pregnant and Breastfeeding Women in Research

SWHR is dedicated to ensuring the appropriate inclusion of pregnant and breastfeeding women in research and advocates for progress and equity in clinical research. 

female patient doctor 11.3.20
Examining Research Gaps and Barriers to Care for Fibroids

SWHR hosted a roundtable meeting last month to discuss gaps in research, clinical practice, policy, and patient education that need to be addressed to improve health outcomes for patients with fibroids.