Why we know so little about women’s health
The article discusses how the medical field has historically neglected women’s health, largely due to gender biases that consider men’s bodies as the standard. Women were rarely included in clinical trials before 1993, and many studies still underrepresent them. The lack of representation in research has led to gaps in understanding how diseases affect women, and how treatments, medications, and devices work for them. As a result, women, especially women of color, experience disparities in healthcare and higher rates of adverse reactions to medical treatments. The article highlights that more inclusive research is needed to address these disparities and improve healthcare outcomes for women.
