Background Despite the acknowledged sex-related dimorphism in immune system
response, little is known about the effect of patients' sex on the efficacy of immune …

Background Sex and gender differences are often overlooked in research design, study
implementation and scientific reporting, as well as in general science communication. This …

A little over 5 years ago, the US National Institutes of Health (NIH) announced the intention
to develop policies to require applicants to report plans to balance male and female cells …

Eating patterns are increasingly varied. Typical breakfast, lunch, and dinner meals are
difficult to distinguish because skipping meals and snacking have become more prevalent …

Conclusions As we continue on the journey of addressing disparities in eye care and vision
health, it is imperative to know where we currently stand to move our field forward in an …

Do men die young and sick, or do women live long and healthy? By trying to explain the
sexual dimorphism in life expectancy, both biological and environmental aspects are …

Abstract Objective Eating disorders (EDs) were once conceptualized as primarily affecting
affluent, White women, a misconception that informed research and practice for many years …

The delivery of high quality and equitable care for both mothers and newborns is complex
and requires efforts across many sectors. The United States spends more on childbirth than …

An initiation-promotion protocol was used to test the hypothesis that unleaded gasoline (UG)
vapor acts as a liver tumor promoter in female mice under exposure conditions in which UG …

Over the past decade, scientists, healthcare providers, the public, and policy makers have
made substantial efforts to improve understanding of the sex/gender* differences in …