Sex, Hormones and Genes: Surprising New Research

It’s no surprise that there are differences between men and women when it comes to health and medical issues.  But what may surprise you is that hormones aren’t the only story.  Our genes play a big role as well.  New research is uncovering how these sex differences affect our health.  This knowledge could lead to new—and more effective-- ways of diagnosing and treating disease. Tune in to hear a leading scientist talk about the newest research findings.  We’ll also talk about the role of women in science and why they are important to improving everyone’s health.

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