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Women’s Menstrual Cycles May Have Once Been Synced With The Moon, But Artificial Light Has Disrupted That

Learn more about how human cycles, such as sleep and the menstrual cycle, may have once been in sync with the lunar cycle. However, artificial light may now be making these cycles shorter and ...

Artificial light weakens menstrual cycle's natural synchronization with lunar phases, study suggests

There is no question that the moon has a significant influence on Earth. Its gravitational pull affects the planet and moves ...

It’s not just cramps: This is how a woman's BRAIN changes during periods

A 2023 study reveals the menstrual cycle physically reshapes the brain monthly. MRI scans show white and gray matter changes ...
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'Eve' author says medicine often ignores female bodies. 'We've been guinea pigs'

When it comes to biological and medical research, women's bodies have long been overlooked. Researcher and author Cat Bohannon says there's a "male norm" in science that prioritizes male bodies over ...