The orgasm gap and why women climax less than men
Sex isn't just about penetration. Kaspars Grinvalds/ShutterstockImagine a steamy sex scene involving a woman and a man from your favourite...
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Science experiments traditionally only used male mice – here’s why that’s a problem for women’s health
unoL/ShutterstockIf you have ever taken a medicine, then you have benefited from research in animals. But ten years ago, if...
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Five old contraception methods that show why the pill was a medical breakthrough
The wishbone pessary didn't look comfortable Science Museum Group Collection, CC BY-NCIf you have access to it, it’s easy to...
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Canada’s welfare system is failing mothers with infants
Food insecurity can impact both a mother’s ability or decision to breastfeed, and also the ability to purchase baby formula....
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Running on empty: Female athletes’ health and performance at risk from not eating enough
When the energy consumed from food becomes insufficient to meet the demands of high physical activity levels, a state of...
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ACL injuries can lead to osteoarthritis later in life – here’s what you need to know
ACL injuries can happen while playing sports or even be caused by a fall. VGstockstudio/ ShutterstockBetween 25 and 30 players...
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Skin cancer screening guidelines can seem confusing – three skin cancer researchers explain when to consider getting checked
A history of sunburns may put people at greater risk of developing skin cancer. dnberty/iStock via Getty Images PlusProtecting oneself...
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Gut microbes are the community within you that you can’t live without – how eating well can cultivate your microbial and social self
Communal meals are a social glue that binds people together. Klaus Vedfelt/DigitalVision via Getty ImagesThe age-old adage “you are what...
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Air pollution linked with global rise in antibiotic resistance
Air pollution is linked with many health problems. Saurav022/ ShutterstockAntibiotic resistance is a growing threat to global health. In 2019,...
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Does an apple a day really keep the doctor away? A nutritionist explains the science behind ‘functional’ foods
While apples aren't considered a superfood, they are considered a functional food. Caterina Oltean/500px Prime via Getty ImagesWe’ve all heard...
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