When bodies collide, the effect is far greater on the lighter one. That’s almost always the female one.

Emerging research suggests women’s cardiovascular systems may respond more strongly to physical activity than men’s, raising ...

Correction: A previous version of this article incorrectly reported that Jasmin Paris was pumping breast milk when she competed in the 2024 Barkley Marathons race. Instead, she was pumping milk during ...

New research suggests that men may need to exercise twice as much as women to lower their chances of developing a major health threat that kills them more often. “This study provides strong evidence ...

There's a clear biological reason that can partly help explain why women and men see different results from physical activity ...

Do some people benefit from exercise more than others? A study published Oct. 27 in Nature Cardiovascular Research finds that women may have an edge over men when it comes to heart health. Researchers ...