Women’s Health Interrupted explores women’s health through scientific inquiry and storytelling. Spanning across four overarching and multidisciplinary themes: general health and wellness, brain health, socio-cultural determinants of health, as well as politics, policy and advocacy, this podcast brings you content about women's health from every angle.
Women's Health Interrupted is produced by the Women's Health Research Cluster.
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Women’s Health Interrupted explores women’s health through scientific inquiry and storytelling. Spanning across four overarching and multidisciplinary themes: general health and wellness, brain health, socio-cultural determinants of health, as well as politics, policy and advocacy, this podcast brings you content about women's health from every angle.
Women's Health Interrupted is produced by the Women's Health Research Cluster.
S3E4 Why Women Have More Severe Strokes Than Men with Dr. Farida Sohrabji
Women's Health Interrupted with Dr. Liisa Galea
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S3E4 Why Women Have More Severe Strokes Than Men with Dr. Farida Sohrabji
Dr. Farida Sohrabji, Professor and Director of Women’s Health in Neuroscience at Texas Agricultural & Mechanical University, joins us on this episode to discuss the science of stroke, and the role of sex differences in brain health. She explains why women often experience more severe strokes later in life compared to men, the complex role of estrogen in stroke, and how gut health influences stroke outcomes. Farida also reflects on her journey as one of the early champions of women’s health in neuroscience.
Women's Health Interrupted with Dr. Liisa Galea
Women’s Health Interrupted explores women’s health through scientific inquiry and storytelling. Spanning across four overarching and multidisciplinary themes: general health and wellness, brain health, socio-cultural determinants of health, as well as politics, policy and advocacy, this podcast brings you content about women's health from every angle.
Women's Health Interrupted is produced by the Women's Health Research Cluster.
