ORWH Recognizes American Heart Month

ORWH encourages everyone to adopt heart-healthy behaviors. Help raise awareness of the number-one killer of women—heart disease—and learn more by watching and sharing our women's health seminar, “Sex and the Head-Heart Connection.”

New: NIH Inclusion Across the Lifespan Policy

The purpose of the policy is to ensure NIH-funded research is applicable to those of different ages who are affected by the diseases or conditions being studied.

The policy applies to all grant applications submitted on or after January 25, 2019.

Advancing Science for the Health of Women: Trans-NIH Strategic Plan for Women’s Health Research (2019–2023)

• Provides a framework for coordinating National Institutes of Health (NIH) research efforts that affect the health of women;
• Sets standards for research on the health of women across all NIH agencies; and
• Addresses the professional development of women in biomedical careers.

NIH Women's Health Research Report

• Reflects the research investments and scientific advances made in women’s health research and related programs from the NIH Institutes, Centers, and Offices
• Describes major ORWH programs, initiatives, and activities
• Summarizes the inclusion of women in NIH-supported clinical research

Women of Color Health Information Collection

What factors affect the health of women of color? Find the latest data in our Health Data Book.

Raising the Bar: Improving the Health of Women in the United States

ORWH is working to improve women's life expectancy in the United States.

Progress on the Inclusion of Women in Clinical Research Video

Women’s participation in clinical trials makes for better research. Watch our video to learn how. 

Considering Sex as a Biological Variable in Preclinical Research

This article serves as a primer to help orient scientists performing preclinical research to approaches for considering sex as a biological variable.

Watch ORWH's Pearls of Wisdom Videos

• Hear inspiring messages from women scientists 
• Learn more about building a career in the biomedical field
• Gain insight about the role of mentors in biomedical careers