With 1 in 8 women estimated to be diagnosed with breast cancer during their lifetime, I would be very surprised if you or someone you know has not been affected by breast cancer (1). Thankfully, the mortality rate of breast cancer is declining worldwide, partly due to early detection (2). This blog aims to raise…
Autoimmune diseases occur when the body produces autoantibodies against its own cells or organs causing damage. About 80% of people diagnosed with an autoimmune disease are women1. Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE) is an autoimmune disease that shows a strong sex bias. In fact, women are 9 times more likely to be diagnosed with SLE2. What is…