10.9.18 | Policy
Veterans Health Administration: Making Changes to Better Serve Women
Women are the fastest-growing segment within the U.S. veteran population and account for nearly 10 percent of the people served by the Veterans Health Administration.
10.3.18 | Research and Clinical Trials
SWHR Applauds Report Addressing Research Gaps on Safe, Effective Therapies for Pregnant and Lactating Women
The Society for Women’s Health Research commends the Task Force on Research Specific to Pregnant Women and Lactating Women for its comprehensive, evidence-based report with pragmatic recommendations for addressing critical knowledge gaps on safe and effective medication for pregnant and lactating women.
9.19.18 | Migraine
Hormones and Migraine: A Lifelong Connection
For women with migraine, fluctuating hormonal levels both during their monthly menstrual cycle and over the course of their lifespan are intimately connected to their experience with migraine.
8.28.18 | Migraine
Speeding Progress in Migraine Requires Unraveling Sex Differences
To decrease the substantial health and economic burden of migraine, researchers need to address how the disease differs between women and men, according to a report from the Society for Women’s Health Research published in the Journal of Women’s Health.
8.14.18 | Research and Clinical Trials
Studying Sex Differences Benefits Both Women and Men — Here’s Why
Most of what we know about human health and disease is based on research on men. This is because, until the 1990s, women of reproductive age were actively excluded from most clinical trials. Thanks to efforts by many organizations, including ours, this is changing.
6.22.18 | Endometriosis
Spurring Innovation in Endometriosis Through Policy Changes
SWHR brought together three leading endometriosis experts for a congressional briefing to discuss the current state of endometriosis research as well as identify policy needs to improve a woman’s diagnosis, treatment, and access to care.
6.12.18 | Alzheimer's Disease
Sex Matters: Addressing the Alzheimer’s Disease Research Gap
To prevent and treat Alzheimer’s disease, scientists need to better understand how the disease differs between women and men, according to a paper published June 12 in Alzheimer's & Dementia: The Journal of the Alzheimer's Association.
5.25.18
Biology of Sex Differences Journal Welcomes New Editor-in-Chief
Jane F. Reckelhoff, PhD, of the University of Mississippi Medical Center took the helm as editor-in-chief of Biology of Sex Differences, a publication of SWHR and the official journal of the Organization for the Study of Sex Differences.
5.13.18 | Research and Clinical Trials
Why We Need Diversity in Research — And How You Can Help
During National Women’s Health Week, you can help create a healthier future for generations to come. How? By sharing a bit of your time and information with the research community.
