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6.28.21 | Liver Health
How Can Your Lifestyle Affect Your Liver Health?

While our livers are constantly aiding processes that maintain our health, we seldom think about how to keep our liver healthy. Fortunately, there are lifestyle changes women can make to proactively enhance their liver health.

6.24.21 | Coronavirus
Converging Health Crises: The Impact of COVID-19 and the Opioid Epidemic on Pregnant Women

The national opioid epidemic was already raging before COVID-19 hit the United States. During the pandemic, the situation severely worsened, including for those who are pregnant.   

6.16.21 | Bone Health
Exploring the Connection Between Psoriatic Arthritis and Bone Health

More than 8 million people in the United States are living with psoriasis, a chronic immune-mediated condition where skin cells multiply 10 times faster than the normal rate.

6.8.21 | Bone Health
SWHR Hires Lindsey Horan as Chief Advocacy Officer

SWHR announced the hiring of Lindsey Horan as its new Chief Advocacy Officer.

woman holding drawing of sad liver 6.1.21 | Liver Health
Most Common Liver Disease in America Affects Women and Men Differently

A better understanding of both biological and lifestyle factors affecting NASH development and treatment will lead to better health outcomes for all.

5.24.21 | Bone Health
Managing Bone Health for Endometriosis and Fibroid Patients

Do endometriosis and uterine fibroids impact bone health? SWHR explores the connection between these gynecological conditions, estrogen, and healthy bones.

5.18.21 | Coronavirus
COVID-19 Vaccines: Sex Differences in Immune Responses

Disaggregating clinical trial data by sex and gender could ultimately help us understand and respond to disparities in vaccination more quickly. 

5.12.21 | Policy
SWHR Launches Coalition to Support NIH Office of Research on Women’s Health

During National Women's Health Week, SWHR launched a new coalition to support the important work of the NIH Office of Research on Women’s Health. 

5.6.21 | Maternal Health
Maternal Health Literacy: Educating Mothers to Keep Them Safe

Poor health literacy is a contributing factor to health disparities and may influence maternal and infant health. 

woman holding drawing of sad liver 4.27.21 | Liver Health
A Psychiatrist’s Advice for Managing Chronic Liver Illness

Psychological care can have an immense impact on the quality of life for patients with chronic health issues.