Women's Health Research at Yale

Since 1998, we have been studying the health of women, which improves the lives of both women and men. Read about our discoveries and impact in Dr. Safdar's piece & support Women’s Health Research at Yale this May✨Women’s Health Month✨to fuel this work. medicine.yale.edu/whr/donate/

Another misconception is medication, assuming men & women are the same way. As National Women’s Health Week (#NWHW) draws to a close, read Director Safdar’s article about what the science really says about women’s health: medicine.yale.edu/news-article/w… #womenshealth #womenshealthmonth

Did you know #lungcancer is the #1 cause of cancer death for women, more than breast, ovarian + uterine combined? This National Women’s Health Week (#NWHW) read Director Safdar’s piece about what the science really says about women’s health: medicine.yale.edu/news-article/w… #womenshealth

Let’s dispel some misconceptions this National Women’s Health Week #NWHW. Read Women's Health Research at Yale Director Dr. Safdar’s piece about what the science really says about women’s health: medicine.yale.edu/news-article/w…. #womenshealth #womenshealthmonth

National Women’s Health Week #NWHW is underway! Read this powerful article by Women’s Health Research at Yale (@whryale) Director Dr. Basmah Safdar highlighting the progress that’s been made and dispelling misconceptions about #womenshealth. medicine.yale.edu/news-article/w…

Since 2017, Women’s Health Research at Yale's blog has been written by @Yale Undergraduate Fellows. Nana steps in to answer “Why Didn’t I Know This?” Read her 1st piece about racial disparities in preeclampsia, a common pregnancy complication medicine.yale.edu/whr/news-artic…

A new @YaleMed study by Collaborative Member Kieran O’Donnell (@YaleCSC) explores depression timing in mothers & fathers & impact on children later in life. This research looks at paternal & maternal depression, revealing striking sex differences. Read! medicine.yale.edu/childstudy/new…

We're 2 days away from the #SWHRGala on April 16 in DC! Our Director Dr. Safdar will present one of this year’s Women’s Health Visionary Awards at the 36th Annual Awards Gala. Together, we are making women’s health mainstream! Learn more: bit.ly/4u7IKun. 👩‍🔬🥼🩵 @SWHR

👨‍🔬A new test could help #endometriosis patients side-step ineffective treatment. New @YaleSchoolofMed research published in Biomarker Research, led by Collaborative Member Dr. Taylor, searches for progesterone resistance markers. #precisionmedicine medicine.yale.edu/news-article/p…

Women = 80%+ of #autoimmune patients. Collaborative Member Dr. Chock is a physician-scientist, leading discovery & patient care. This #AutoimmuneAwarenessMonth, read about her work & the investments @NIH is making into #womenshealthresearch @YaleIMed 🥼💻 medicine.yale.edu/whr/news-artic…

👩‍⚕️ 📺 Women’s Health Research at Yale Collaborative Member Dr. Berger recently joined @WTNH to highlight the role #AI can play in #breastcancer detection, care, and treatment. Watch! wtnh.com/news/health/ho… ⭐️ @YaleSurgery ⭐️ @YaleCancer ⭐️ @YaleMed

Together with @yale_ventures, we joined the Health of Women Investor Summit, connecting #investors, #VC, #PE, family offices, endowments, foundations+. @whryale Director Dr. Safdar joined a panel about marketing building, reinforcing the essential role of #academia in research.

👩‍🔬 Recent @YaleMed research by physiologist + Collaborative Member Dr. Rachel Perry reveals exercise can be protective. A study shows #exercise slowed tumor growth in breast cancer, disproportionately affecting women. Watch this @NBCConnecticut segment: nbcconnecticut.com/video/news/loc…

Our Director Dr. Safdar shared #longevity tips for this excellent @outsidemagazine piece. 💪New Research Shares the Simple Lifestyle Tweak to Boost Longevity outsideonline.com/health/trainin…

Sleep disorders impact hypertension & cardiovascular disease risk, new @YaleMed research finds. Collaborative Member Dr. Allison Gaffey was 1st author of @American_Heart paper that finds risk increases among #Veterans, with sex-specific differences. Read! medicine.yale.edu/news-article/s…

There’s still time to register for Thursday’s (1 p ET/10 a PT) Women’s Health Access Matters Virtual Round Table - Women’s Heart Health: What We’re Missing and Why It Matters. ❤️It's free - register at this link: us06web.zoom.us/webinar/regist…

.@WSJ reporter Jessica Toonkel bravely shares her story – 2 years, 11, doctors, and 1 diagnosis. It all started with an itch and turned out to be #cancer. Collaborative Member Dr. Kelsey Martin shared her perspective in this powerful piece. 📰Read: wsj.com/health/wellnes…

Heart disease = #1 killer of women, yet most women still don’t see it as their greatest health risk.❤️Join the FREE Women's Heart Health: What We’re Missing and Why It Matters Roundtable Feb. 19 @ 1 p.m. ET. Our Director Dr. Safdar is a panelist-register: bit.ly/4kvS9bi

This morning Women's Health Research at Yale Director Dr. Safdar joined @WTNH’s Health Headlines to highlight women’s health – particularly related to #heart health and the #immune system. ❤️🦠 Watch! wtnh.com/news/health/wh… @YaleMed | @Yale_EM

7 Things Women Should Know About Heart Health ❤️ This @nytimes piece features nationwide experts. We’re particularly proud of our Collaborative Member Dr. Erica Spatz who highlights all too often, women minimize their symptoms. 📰nytimes.com/2026/01/19/wel… @YaleCardiology+@YaleIMed