Many women report being dismissed or turned away by healthcare providers before a heart attack or stroke. That's because many providers don't know how to recognize warning signs in women—a problem rooted in gender bias in medicine.
| Headlines for a healthier you | | | Elie Levine, Social Media Editor | | | | Research Finds Heart Disease Symptoms Are More Nuanced in Women |  | Many women who've experienced heart attack or stroke report being dismissed or turned away by healthcare providers before their diagnosis. That's because many providers don't know how to recognize warning signs in women—a problem rooted in gender bias in medicine.
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