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Women
fromIndependent
1 day ago

'It is your superpower, it is something that males don't have... a period is a good reflective barometer of good athlete health'

The menstrual cycle influences sportswomen's health and can affect athletic performance, with menstruation often seen as a conversational and performance barrier.
fromwww.twincities.com
4 days ago

Trump's tough it out' advice to expectant moms is the latest example of men opining on women's pain

From the pulpit of the presidency, Donald Trump offered some advice to pregnant women: Tough it out before taking Tylenol. Nine times in all, Trump said expectant mothers should suffer through their discomfort instead of reaching for acetaminophen or paracetamol in countries outside the U.S. to cure their fevers or headaches, despite the drug being one of the few painkillers that pregnant women are allowed to take.
US politics
Women
fromBuzzFeed
1 week ago

My Doctor's Two-Word Response To My 7 Years Of Debilitating Pain Left Me Absolutely Speechless

Women’s pain is frequently dismissed, causing misdiagnoses, delayed or inadequate treatment; chronic gynecological issues and family cancer history can lead to elective hysterectomy.
fromTNW | Ecosystems
1 week ago

Europe's AI boom is leaving femtech behind

In 2021, global femtech investment peaked at before plunging to just €1.1bn the next year, amid a tech funding apocalypse and capital making a headlong dash towards AI. Several factors contributed to this decline - broader market conditions, withering investor risk appetite, and natural sector maturation. But the surge in AI funding coinciding with a plunge in femtech investment highlights serious issues with capital allocation.
Venture
Women
fromFast Company
1 week ago

The CEO I needed didn't exist. So I decided to become her

Female leadership in healthcare is essential to create empathetic, representative leadership, redesign workplace culture, and improve organizational and patient outcomes.
#gender-bias
fromIndependent
1 month ago
Health

'One study found ChatGPT answered over 90pc of questions about endometriosis correctly' - could AI cure healthcare's gender bias?

fromIndependent
1 month ago
Health

'One study found ChatGPT answered over 90pc of questions about endometriosis correctly' - could AI cure healthcare's gender bias?

fromCbsnews
2 weeks ago

Women who experienced stalking or obtained restraining orders have higher risk of heart disease, study finds

It got worse, she says, when she tried to leave. "You just don't know if you can sustain living that way," said Dosanjh, who then chose to get an order of protection against her then-husband. The toll on her health started to show. "I had abnormal stress tests," Dosanjh said. "I had to have a cardiac catheterization." And she's not alone according to a study released last month by the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health.
Public health
Venture
fromAlleywatch
2 weeks ago

The AlleyWatch Startup Daily Funding Report: 9/11/2025

NYC startup deals for 9/11/2025 include Diana Health's $55M Series C and Meela's $3.5M Seed.
#menopause
fromIndependent
2 weeks ago
Women

The Fabulous Pharmacist Laura Dowling: 'I grew up in Catholic Ireland, where vulvas and vaginas weren't talked about, sex and periods weren't talked about'

Women
fromtime.com
3 months ago

Why Does Menopause Treatment Always Include a Diet?

Menopause discussions are becoming more open, yet conventional advice often prioritizes weight loss despite potential risks for women's health.
Alternative medicine
fromIndependent
3 months ago

The truth about meno-washing: 'Women spend hundreds each month on menopause supplements with little proven benefit'

The menopause market is surging, with many products claiming to alleviate symptoms.
fromIndependent
2 weeks ago
Women

The Fabulous Pharmacist Laura Dowling: 'I grew up in Catholic Ireland, where vulvas and vaginas weren't talked about, sex and periods weren't talked about'

fromIndependent
3 months ago
Alternative medicine

The truth about meno-washing: 'Women spend hundreds each month on menopause supplements with little proven benefit'

Public health
fromwww.bbc.com
2 weeks ago

Women's healthcare chronically underfunded, says Melinda French Gates

Melinda French Gates committed $50m as part of a $1bn, two-year investment to address chronic underfunding in women's health research.
fromModern Retail
3 weeks ago

Why telehealth provider Wisp is the first brand of its kind on TikTok Shop

With more than 1.5 million U.S. customers, the presence of Wisp, the largest women's telehealth platform in the country, adds an air of legitimacy to TikTok Shop's commerce ambitions.Founded in 2018, Wisp started out by mailing prescriptions and over-the-counter treatments for conditions like yeast infections, herpes and bacterial vaginosis directly to patients' homes. Wisp has since expanded beyond this direct-to-consumer pharmacy model into diagnostics, weight care, at-home testing and more.
E-Commerce
fromDaily Coffee News by Roast Magazine
3 weeks ago

High-Quality Greens for a High-Impact Cause at Upcoming Grounds for Health Auction

The annual Grounds for Health green coffee and equipment auction returns Thursday, Sept. 18, giving roasters an opportunity to buy special, traceable coffees while supporting the noble cause of women's health. With 100% of proceeds going to United States-based nonprofit Grounds for Health's programs - which includes cervical cancer screening and prevention in coffee-growing communities - the auction program has raised more than $1 million since 2009.
Coffee
#contraceptives
#iron-deficiency
fromAlternative Medicine Magazine
1 month ago

Doctor's Best Launches Women's Multi-Vitamin

This new formula provides 21 essential nutrients, including full-spectrum B vitamins. Among these are active Folate (Vitamin B9) in the form of L-5-Methyltetrahydrofolate and Methylcobalamin (Vitamin B12). These active forms can provide prenatal support for individuals who may not efficiently process Folic Acid due to their genetic makeup.
Alternative medicine
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 month ago

Senegal's schools for husbands' aim to shift gender roles

The prophet himself says that a man who does not help to support his wife and children is not a good Muslim, said the 53-year-old, as he described bathing his baby and assisting his wife with other duties. Some of the men chuckled, not entirely convinced, while others applauded.
Public health
fromTechCrunch
1 month ago

Ultrahuman acquires viO HealthTech to launch enhanced cycle and ovulation tracking | TechCrunch

Cycle and Ovulation Pro uses a temperature-sensing algorithm originally developed for viO's OvuSense fertility monitors, trained on a dataset of over 260,000 cycles.
Wearables
Women
fromwww.npr.org
1 month ago

What's the deal with claims that birth control is dangerous?

Hormonal birth control is deemed safe and effective, while social media often exaggerates its risks.
Health
fromScienceDaily
1 month ago

Can a diet really ease lipoedema? Sunniva's journey to pain relief and weight loss

Lipoedema is a common, yet poorly understood disease affecting mainly women, characterized by excess fatty tissue, often leading to pain and societal stigmas.
Social justice
fromTruthout
1 month ago

Texas Prison Guards Routinely Use Tear Gas on Incarcerated Women. It Must Stop.

Tear gas, deployed against minor infractions in women's prisons, poses severe health risks, particularly affecting women's reproductive health.
Women
fromScary Mommy
1 month ago

Hey Dads: Go Buy Some Pads & Tampons With Your Son

Normalizing discussions about periods and menstrual products is improving, yet stigma and discomfort still exist.
fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
1 month ago

From privacy vindication to perimenopause pioneer: Flo Health's journey to femtech leadership - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

"The legal resolution came with notable judicial criticism of the plaintiffs' case. A federal judge described the lack of evidence supporting allegations against Flo Health as an 'insurmountable' problem..."
Women
Public health
fromNon Profit News | Nonprofit Quarterly
1 month ago

Over a Million Queer Women Rely on Medicaid. What Happens If They Lose It? - Non Profit News | Nonprofit Quarterly

Changes to Medicaid may require low-income individuals to work to maintain coverage, threatening health access for many, especially women and LGBTQ+ communities.
US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Trump officials look to block abortion services at veterans affairs hospitals

The Trump administration is attempting to restrict abortion access for veterans at Department of Veterans Affairs hospitals under specific circumstances.
fromFortune
1 month ago

Why investing in women's health is good for business

Preeclampsia is a significant cause of death for mothers and newborns, with no known causes or cures, leading to immense suffering and loss.
Public health
#perimenopause
fromBuzzFeed
2 months ago
Women

Millennial Women Are Sounding The Alarm On A Reproductive Health Issue Way More Common Than People Realize

fromBuzzFeed
2 months ago
Women

Millennial Women Are Sounding The Alarm On A Reproductive Health Issue Way More Common Than People Realize

#planned-parenthood
fromKqed
2 months ago
Public health

Planned Parenthood Shutters 5 NorCal Clinics After Trump Slashes Funding | KQED

fromKqed
2 months ago
Public health

Planned Parenthood Shutters 5 NorCal Clinics After Trump Slashes Funding | KQED

fromABC7 Los Angeles
2 months ago

'The Healing Bras' is a mother-and-son business supporting women in need

Whether they feel pain from nursing, after surgery, or more, they can be soothed by 'The Healing Bras.' Each box comes with specialized pads that can be heated or cooled for pain reducing effects.
Women
fromwww.npr.org
2 months ago

Warning labels on menopause treatments 'scare women', doctors tell FDA

"Please stop harming women," she said, emphasizing the dangers associated with the FDA's black box warning labels on hormone replacement therapies. The warnings deter women from beneficial treatments.
Health
Exercise
fromScary Mommy
2 months ago

What A Physiologist Wants Women To Know About Wearing Weighted Vests

Weighted vests can enhance fitness routines, offering benefits for calorie burning, core strength, and posture when combined with proper goals and consistency.
#endometriosis
fromBustle
2 months ago
Mental health

'Bachelor In Paradise' Star Lexi Opens Up About Her Health & Fertility Struggles

fromBustle
2 months ago
Mental health

'Bachelor In Paradise' Star Lexi Opens Up About Her Health & Fertility Struggles

UK news
fromwww.bbc.com
2 months ago

Africa to be hit hard as UK foreign aid cuts revealed

Foreign aid to children's education and women's health in Africa faces significant cuts as the UK government reduces overall spending by 40%.
Women
fromJezebel
2 months ago

Women's Bodies May Actually Be Inherently Stronger-But Science Is Only Just Figuring It Out

Conventional beliefs about women's bodies being weaker than men's are myths, as research shows that cultural factors significantly shape perceptions of strength.
#hysterectomy
fromSlate Magazine
2 months ago
Women

It's a Surgery That's Often Viewed as a Tragedy. For Many, It's Actually a Wonderful Choice.

Hysterectomy is potentially a positive choice for those suffering from reproductive health issues, providing substantial relief and satisfaction.
fromScary Mommy
3 months ago
Women in technology

I Had A Hysterectomy, Felt Like A New Woman, Then Tore My Vagina. Twice.

Hysterectomy can drastically improve women's lives, but post-operative complications can create unexpected challenges.
Health
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Pain relief is available for gynaecological procedures so why isn't it used? | Letters

Misogyny in healthcare significantly impacts women's experience during screening procedures, leading to pain and delays.
#pcos
Health
fromAdExchanger
2 months ago

The 'Taboo' Of Women's Health Care Advertising Complicates Access To Treatment | AdExchanger

Women's health companies face significant challenges in advertising due to restrictive content policies on social platforms.
fromMail Online
2 months ago

Scientist reveals why it's WORSE to hover over a public toilet

Squatting may actually cause injury or increase the risk of infection. Tension in the pelvic girdle prevents urine from freely releasing, causing incomplete emptying and increased urgency.
Health
Health
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Don't power pee' but do grab a mirror: 13 easy, effective ways to protect your pelvic floor

One in three women in the UK experiences urinary incontinence, highlighting the importance of pelvic floor health.
fromwww.bbc.com
2 months ago

Government ignoring pelvic mesh reforms - advocate

"This is a complex area of work and the government is carefully considering the patient safety commissioner's recommendations in full."
Health
#abortion-ban
Women
fromIndependent
2 months ago

Singer Brooke Scullion: 'I had never even thought about having a kid but having that decision potentially taken away from me was terrifying'

There is increased interest among Irish women under 30 in freezing their eggs for future fertility.
Marketing
fromThe Drum
2 months ago

Learn from BodyForm's award-winning and game-changing Vaginas Uncensored campaign

Bodyform's 'Vagina's Uncensored' campaign challenges censorship and promotes open discussions about women's health.
Public health
fromCbsnews
7 years ago

Thousands of women say Essure birth control caused intense pain

Essure, a permanent birth control device, has led to significant health complaints, including severe pain and other serious side effects for many women.
Women
fromScary Mommy
2 months ago

Doctors Aren't Taught About Menopause: New Laws Seek To Change That

Only about 20% of medical residents have received menopause education, leading to inadequate preparedness for managing women’s symptoms.
#reproductive-rights
#health
fromLADbible
3 months ago
Health

Mum thought working from home caused discoloured leg until discovering deadly truth from taking pill

fromLADbible
3 months ago
Health

Mum thought working from home caused discoloured leg until discovering deadly truth from taking pill

Right-wing politics
fromsfist.com
3 months ago

Supreme Court Allows States to Withhold Medicaid Funds From Planned Parenthood

Supreme Court's ruling disqualifies Planned Parenthood from Medicaid funding, limiting women's healthcare choices and reinforcing Conservative majority's stance against abortion rights.
#abortion
fromBuzzFeed
3 months ago
Left-wing politics

A Republican Lawmaker Blamed The Left For Doctors' Reluctance To End Her Pregnancy

US news
fromBoston.com
3 months ago

Inside the legal fight over the telehealth clinics that help women defy abortion bans

Telehealth clinics using shield laws enable women to access abortion medication, but legal challenges and debates over their validity persist.
fromBuzzFeed
3 months ago
Left-wing politics

A Republican Lawmaker Blamed The Left For Doctors' Reluctance To End Her Pregnancy

US news
fromBoston.com
3 months ago

Inside the legal fight over the telehealth clinics that help women defy abortion bans

Telehealth clinics using shield laws enable women to access abortion medication, but legal challenges and debates over their validity persist.
Parenting
fromtime.com
3 months ago

The Truth About Third-Trimester Abortion Care

Legislative efforts to restrict late-term abortion ignore the complex realities faced by women in desperate circumstances.
#abortion-rights
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago

The Guardian view on China, Africa and disappearing donkeys: an unexpected crisis offers a clue to perils ahead | Editorial

The rise of Chinese demand for donkey skins has destabilized African communities, leading to a continent-wide ban on their slaughter to specifically protect women's health and improve family incomes.
World news
fromFast Company
3 months ago

Why crash test dummies used in car safety tests are still modeled after men

Kuhn discovered that crash test dummies are modeled mainly on male bodies, leading to a significant risk for women in car accidents due to outdated testing practices.
Women in technology
UK politics
fromThe Washington Post
3 months ago

U.K. parliament votes to bar prosecution for abortions in England, Wales

British lawmakers voted to decriminalize termination of pregnancies after 24 weeks, marking a historic change in abortion laws in England and Wales.
Women
fromThe US Sun
3 months ago

My aching leg from 'working from home' was a killer caused by common pill

Warning about potential health risks associated with hormonal contraceptives.
Women in technology
fromSun Sentinel
3 months ago

AI is influencing women's health in new ways, from fertility to menopause

AI is significantly improving women's health diagnosis and treatment options, addressing underdiagnosed conditions.
Innovation in AI is leading to earlier and more accurate diagnoses for long-misunderstood female health issues.
#abortion-law
Women
fromwww.newsshopper.co.uk
3 months ago

Millions of women say their menstrual cycle dictates what they wear

Many women adjust their activities based on their menstrual cycle, feeling significantly impacted by its phases.
Women
fromSlate Magazine
3 months ago

It's Long Been Women's Responsibility. That Might Finally Be Shifting.

Women face significant physical and emotional side effects from long-term contraception, while male contraceptive options remain limited.
Health
fromIrish Independent
3 months ago

Revealed: the age bracket in which Ireland has the highest rate of rheumatoid arthritis in the world

Rheumatoid arthritis affects women three times more than men, highlighting the importance of early detection to manage the condition effectively.
Women
fromBuzzFeed
3 months ago

Most Women Ignore This Symptom As A Subtle Sign Of A Heart Attack, But It Could Be A Matter Of Life And Death

Heart attack symptoms can often present as stomach issues, especially in women.
fromFast Company
3 months ago

'We get banned' all the time: Why Megababe and Evvy still face pushback on women's health products

"We get banned on social media advertising all the time," said Priyanka Jain, cofounder and CEO of Evvy, a women's health company, highlighting the challenges they face in promoting products.
Startup companies
Mental health
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago

Domestic violence can affect victims' brain health for life, study suggests

Domestic violence victims face long-term risks of traumatic brain injury and mental health issues, lasting years after the abuse ends.
Women
fromBustle
3 months ago

Are Tampons Safe To Use? Here's What Research Says About Toxic Metals & Chemicals

Tampons are safe to use despite concerns over trace metal content.
The American College of Medical Toxicology affirms no evidence of tampons causing metal poisoning.
Canada news
fromwww.cbc.ca
3 months ago

Toronto doctor's obstetrical and gynecological care was neglectful, patients allege | CBC News

Medical malpractice and abuse can persist due to patient silence and systemic issues in reporting.
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