Heart disease is the leading cause of death in men and women alike, but the symptoms, causes, and outcomes differ among the sexes. Heart disease is a catch-all for many cardiovascular conditions, so for this episode, we are focusing on […]
Month: June 2019
Ep. 14: Author and activist Sarah McBride on the complexity of gender identity | Empowered Health
We spend a great deal of time on Empowered Health discussing how sex differences affect culture and science, but accounting for gender identity is key to an all-encompassing understanding of health issues. Author and activist Sarah McBride joins us to […]
Ep. 13: “Cribsheet” author Emily Oster on inaccurate pregnancy and parenting advice | Empowered Health
In Italy, pregnant women are likely to enjoy a glass of wine once a week. In Japan, sushi remains a staple for dinner even during the third trimester. In America, women are told over and over again that these items, […]
Ep. 12: American women are punished and held back for having their periods | Empowered Health
Nearly 12 million U.S. women and girls aged 12 to 52 are living in poverty. This 40-year age range spans the average American’s menstruating years. If most of these females are struggling to afford food, how can they be expected […]
Ep. 11: What is CRISPR? Francoise Baylis talks futurism, gene-edited babies, and bioethics | Empowered Health
In November 2018, Chinese scientist He Jiankui announced the birth of the first CRISPR babies. You may have seen CRISPR popping up in science news over the past few years, but still don’t really understand what it is. This week, […]