Introduction Binge Eating Disorder (BED) is the most prevalent eating disorder, affecting more people than anorexia and bulimia combined. It is characterized by recurrent episodes of eating large quantities of food, often quickly and to the point of discomfort, and feeling a loss of control during the binge. Unlike bulimia, binge eating is not typically … Read more
Eating disorders are serious mental health conditions that affect individuals’ relationship with food, body image, and self-worth. While eating disorders can impact anyone, women are disproportionately affected. Cultural, biological, psychological, and social factors converge to place women at higher risk of developing disorders such as anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, binge-eating disorder, and other specified feeding … Read more
Introduction Bacterial Vaginosis (BV) is a common vaginal infection that affects women of reproductive age. It is characterized by an imbalance in the vaginal microbiota, where the usual dominant species of lactobacilli are reduced, and other microorganisms, particularly anaerobes, overgrow. BV is not classified as a sexually transmitted infection (STI), but it has been linked … Read more
Eating disorders are serious mental health conditions that are characterized by abnormal eating habits and a preoccupation with food, body weight, and shape. These disorders are prevalent worldwide, and although they affect both men and women, women are disproportionately affected by them. Among women, there are several types of eating disorders, with Binge Eating Disorder … Read more
Introduction Asthma is a chronic respiratory condition characterized by airway inflammation, hyperresponsiveness, and obstruction, leading to episodes of wheezing, shortness of breath, chest tightness, and coughing. Globally, it affects over 300 million individuals, with a significant burden on healthcare systems and patients’ quality of life. While asthma affects both sexes, its diagnosis and clinical presentation … Read more
Asthma is a chronic respiratory condition that affects millions of people around the world. It causes inflammation and narrowing of the airways, making breathing difficult and triggering episodes known as asthma attacks. While asthma symptoms are broadly similar across all individuals, growing evidence suggests that women may experience asthma differently than men—both in frequency and … Read more
Binge Eating Disorder (BED) is the most common eating disorder in the United States and many other parts of the world, yet it often goes underdiagnosed and misunderstood. Affecting individuals of all genders, it disproportionately affects women, particularly those from vulnerable backgrounds or facing certain psychological, environmental, or biological risk factors. What is Binge Eating … Read more