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Closing the Gender Gap in Women’s Health Research I Katie Moore & Mackenzie De Jesus

Closing the Gender Gap in Women’s Health Research I Katie Moore & Mackenzie De Jesus19 Aug 202543 min

Women’s health research has historically overlooked critical differences in female biology. In this episode, Katie Moore and Dr. Mackenzie De Jesus join me to uncover the persistent gender gap in health studies. We discuss the implications of male-centric research, the rise of wearable health tech, and how women can take charge of their health with personalized solutions. Discover how new technologies and innovative studies are shaping the future of women’s health research.

🕐 TIMESTAMPS 🕐

[00:00] Introduction to Women’s Health Research

[01:13] Meet Katie Moore and Dr. Mackenzie De Jesus

[02:57] How autoimmune issues uniquely affect women

[05:56] Male-centric health research: The historical context

[11:21] Wearable devices and women’s health

[16:26] Using personalized health data for better outcomes

[25:10] The impact of gender-specific research on health care

[33:38] Participating in health studies with Reputable Health

🎙️ GUESTS 🎙️

Katie Moore and Dr. Mackenzie De Jesus