"Matrescence": Why One Doctor Says the Transition to Motherhood Needs a Name
Apr 3, 2018
One reproductive psychiatrist is on a mission to give us some new vocabulary around motherhood and what it means for our bodies and brains.
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Taking Pains with Women’s Health
From the moment a woman walks into a doctor’s office or an emergency room, she faces a different health care system than a man does, and a society that perceives her health issues differently, too. In this new mini-series, we examine the hurdles for women faced with major health challenges today, and what it would take to make the system better.
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40-Year-Old Male, 154 lbs.: The Legacy of Research Dedicated to Men
Mar 29, 2018The "average" man has long been the standard in scientific research and medicine. Maya Dusenbery says we're still recovering. -
Your Questions: Maternal and Reproductive Health in America
Mar 28, 2018As part of our series "Taking Pains with Women's Health," we answer your questions about maternal and reproductive health in the U.S. -
The Gap: Women of Color and Healthcare in America
Mar 27, 2018As part of our series Taking Pains with Women's Health, we examine health disparities for women of color, and where we can make meaningful change. -
Invisible: When Young Women Face Major Health Issues
Mar 26, 2018When young women face major health issues, we often choose not to see it. So says Michele Lent Hirsch, in a new book about how invisible sick young women can be in our society. -
Taking Pains with Women's Health: A New Series
Mar 26, 2018The Takeaway is launching a new series at the intersection of women and healthcare, and how gendered interactions color the way women are received by their own doctors and nurses. -
How the Medical Community Undermines Female Pain
Mar 7, 2018There is a deep history of women not being believed or taken seriously when it comes to pain, especially related to the reproductive system.