What: First Lady Jill Biden announced *another* $500 million for women’s health research at the Clinton Global Initiative, in addition to the commitments the White House has already outlined with the Initiative on Women’s Health Research.
Why it matters: “The Defense Department money will fund research on conditions such as ovarian cancer, rheumatoid arthritis, and musculoskeletal injuries and how they impact women differently.”
Source: The Hill
Dr. Connie Lehman’s FDA-approved AI tool can predict future breast cancer risk from mammograms—marking a big leap in screening and prevention.
Some newly appointed CDC vaccine panelists have past ties to anti-vaccine movements.
States like Texas are updating abortion laws—but doctors say confusion remains.
Under pressure from conservatives, the FDA promised to review mifepristone, though experts have dismissed the evidence being used as deeply flawed.
Researchers found the rate of vaginal hysterectomy has dropped significantly and is projected to decrease even further by 2030.
The Atlantic explains the MAHA movement’s mysterious focus on the mitochondria, a tiny structure in cells that generate energy.
The Atlantic explains the MAHA movement’s mysterious focus on the mitochondria, a tiny structure in cells that generate energy.
Politico has the scoop on HHS defending its reversal on pregnancy vaccine guidance by citing studies that show the vaccines are safe.
Physicians in JAMA call current pill rules burdensome and unnecessary.
A study found racial disparities in complication risks among women with prior C-sections, with Black and Latino women facing higher risks during planned repeat surgeries.
A validated maternal risk score accurately flags risk of severe outcomes.
A small study shows it’s the lack of *uninterrupted* sleep—not just less sleep—that derails postpartum recovery.
OBGYNs at the ACOG conference discussed how to continue health equity work under Trump.
A small study shows it’s the lack of *uninterrupted* sleep—not just less sleep—that derails postpartum recovery.
A meta-analysis finds that navigation services significantly boost breast and cervical cancer screening.
Nearly half of women in a study chose to continue hormone therapy beyond the standard 5 years.
Politico has the scoop on HHS defending its reversal on pregnancy vaccine guidance by citing studies that show the vaccines are safe.
A new study finds 12–20% of women had visited crisis pregnancy centers.
Nearly half of women in a study chose to continue hormone therapy beyond the standard 5 years.
Kailyn McCord writes for *The Cut* about her postpartum pelvic prolapse being dismissed for months.