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For decades, doctors have consistently noticed men seem more likely to develop a range of cancers compared to women. This sex-based difference in cancer risk has often been waved away as a result of an assortment of lifestyle factors, from smoking and … Continue reading Biological differences make men more susceptible to cancer than women
A new review article has discovered females are much more likely to suffer from long COVID than males. The findings are curiously distinct from earlier studies that show men more often experience severe acute disease from COVID-19 compared to women.Con… Continue reading Women significantly more likely to develop long COVID than men
New research presented at the American Heart Association’s Epidemiology, Prevention, Lifestyle & Cardiometabolic Health Conference 2022 has found women who experience very early menopause are significantly more likely to develop dementia in later life.
Category: Health & Wellbeing, Lifestyle
Tags: Aging, Women, Dementia, Alzheimer’s Disease, Brain, Menopause, Hormone, New Atlas Audio
Continue reading Increased dementia risk in women linked to early menopause
A large observational study has detected a link between increased levels of the hormone estrogen in older women and a reduced risk of dying from COVID-19. The research cannot establish evidence of causality but does call for clinical trials to explore … Continue reading Higher risk of COVID-19 death in older women with low estrogen, study shows
It’s no secret that finding a comfortably fitting bra can be difficult, often requiring multiple failed attempts. That’s where the Braave system comes in, as it uses 3D printing and scanning technology to produce client-specific custom-fit “Fusion Bras… Continue reading Fusion Bra draws on 3D printing/scanning tech for a custom fit
Decades of research has culminated in a landmark study identifying a novel genetic variant that is associated with severe cases of endometriosis. The gene is known to play a role in several inflammatory diseases and the findings direct researchers towa… Continue reading Genetic cause of endometriosis discovered, pointing to new drug therapy
Following an influential analysis published in February, a team of Stanford University researchers has conducted the first large survey into the very modern phenomenon of “Zoom Fatigue.” The new study reveals women suffer from greater exhaustion follow… Continue reading New Stanford “Zoom Fatigue” study finds women affected more than men
This week is a best of episode with special guest Rachel Tobac, CEO of Social Proof Security. In this episode we discuss social engineering, how to get more women in cybersecurity, and of course Rachel’s favorite David Lynch movies. This is one previou… Continue reading Best of Episode: Interview with Rachel Tobac
We’re in celebratory mood as we celebrate our 200th episode, but there’s still time to discuss Fatima the ballerina who the UK government wants to become a cybersecurity expert, why women are quitting the tech industry, and a smartwatch which might be … Continue reading Smashing Security podcast #200: Two flipping hundred
Pakistan banned five dating apps over their ‘immoral’ content this week alone. Continue reading For Some Women in Pakistan, Banning Tinder Means a Loss of Freedom and Connectivity