Cancer Deaths Decline in 2022, But Women See Steady Increase
What: NCI report shows falling cancer death rates overall—but female cases have steadily increased over two decades, especially obesity-related cancers like breast and uterine.
Key Line: “…New diagnoses and deaths from lung cancer…have declined in both men and women… Meanwhile, the incidence of cancers associated with obesity has been rising…”
A University of Oklahoma study found that waiting more than 42 days for certain breast cancer surgeries increased mortality risk.
New York Times honors the woman who funded and enabled the development of the birth control pill.
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Maternal deaths due to cardiovascular issues more than doubled in the US between 1999 and 2022, with Black women and people in Southern states facing increased risk.
Trump promotes IVF access while cutting the team responsible for tracking it.
A deep dive on the ethical implications of working with human embryos.
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Luxury spa resort launches new “Inner Glow” retreat focused on hormone health and long-term wellness.
The Daily Show co-creator uses satire to support abortion access and independent clinics.
Breast pump startup Willow takes over UK-based Elvie’s assets, signaling tough market conditions for women’s health companies.
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Oprah opens up about her menopause journey and brings national attention to a long-ignored health topic.
Interleukin-6 shows early promise in detecting life-threatening sepsis.
Hormone therapy may lower a genetic heart risk factor, new WHI data suggests.
Title X funds withheld due to diversity initiative crackdown, Politico reports.
Once academic, now viral—this disinfectant may be the most powerful skin-safe cleanser yet.
Guardian report details how U.S. medical trainees are seeking abortion education abroad.
Legislators push for regulation and oversight of anti-abortion pregnancy centers.
New Yorker review highlights how fetal rights are becoming the next legal front.
A new study finds fasting three days a week more effective than daily calorie restriction for weight loss.