Simulations of Australopithecus hominins’ anatomy suggest that when they gave birth, they may have exerted tremendous pressure on their pelvic floors, putting them at risk of tearing ...

In the deep ocean, where sunlight never reaches, and food drifts down like confetti, survival is less about speed and more ...

After years on SSRIs, one man shares what it’s like to live with genital numbness, delayed orgasm, and a changed sex life.

Introduction Running is a popular recreational activity worldwide, with women’s participation growing rapidly over the past decade. Compared with men, women runners are more likely to sustain a ...

One common myth is that severe menstrual pain means you are more fertile. Some women believe that intense cramps indicate a “strong uterus” ready for conception, but this idea is misleading. While ...

An estimated 64 per cent of adults in Canada report experiencing at least one potentially psychologically traumatic event during their lifetime, and in the United States, research suggests the figure ...

Despite hesitation from the elders in my family (“baka mahulog matres mo!” “kababae mong tao, nag-ga-ganyan ka?”), it was my sister who developed a solid weightlifting practice which she eventually ...

Late last year, I nearly passed out in my girlfriend’s bed. I had forgotten to breathe for what felt like a couple of minutes until, finally, I gasped, gulping hot air. My balls ached. My temples ...

As his dirty, bare butt was up in the air waiting to be prepped, the doctor asked if he would mind if some students came in to view his wound. Not thinking clearly, he said yes, and a half dozen young ...

Her voice will be familiar to listeners of BBC Radio 4’s Today programme. But in the decade since Emma Barnett was diagnosed ...

While kidney disease can affect anyone, women are more like to experience autoimmune-related kidney conditions. One of the most common is lupus nephritis, a complication of systemic lupus ...