SWHR Praises Work of Dedicated FDA Women’s Health Advocate Marsha Henderson
12.06.18
In her 22 years at the Food and Drug Administration, Marsha B. Henderson has had a profound influence on the…
Survey of School Nurses Reveals Lack of Bathroom Policies and Bladder Health Education
11.26.18
In an online survey developed by the Society for Women’s Health Research, a majority of school nurses reported that the…
Poor Sleep Makes You More Than Just Sleepy
10.30.18
We’ve all experienced times where we haven’t gotten enough sleep, whether it’s pulling an all-nighter to cram for a test,…
More Than Just Anatomy: Sex Differences in the Lower Urinary Tract
10.22.18
A new SWHR report highlights how improving our knowledge about sex differences in cell biology in the female and male…
Hill Briefing: Addressing Migraine Burden Through Research and Policy
10.17.18
To draw attention to the need for research and policy changes to address migraine burden, advocacy group Research!America hosted a…
SWHR Remembers Former Board Member Colleen Conway-Welch
10.15.18
Former SWHR Board member and dedicated women’s health advocate Colleen Conway-Welch, PhD, RN, died on Oct. 13 after a battle…
Veterans Health Administration: Making Changes to Better Serve Women
10.09.18
Women are the fastest-growing segment within the U.S. veteran population and account for nearly 10 percent of the people served…
SWHR Applauds Report Addressing Research Gaps on Safe, Effective Therapies for Pregnant and Lactating Women
10.03.18
The Society for Women’s Health Research commends the Task Force on Research Specific to Pregnant Women and Lactating Women for…
Hormones and Migraine: A Lifelong Connection
09.19.18
For women with migraine, fluctuating hormonal levels both during their monthly menstrual cycle and over the course of their lifespan…