It’s no secret that women’s health issues are misunderstood and under researched. In a fascinating article published July 6, The New York Times dispels nine myths surrounding women’s health. Heart attack symptoms, for instance, aren’t always clear and obvious — an important distinction given that heart disease is the leading cause of death for women in the United States. Other interesting tidbits: men’s and women’s immune systems aren’t the same; missed periods are normal; health issues during pregnancy often persist; and doctors are always right. The article, written by health and politics reporter Maggie Astor, relied on doctors and health researchers in compiling the list.
