What: An analysis revealed that only 0.8% of 90,000+ drug trials included pregnant participants, leaving a major gap in research.
Key line: “We found only 19 trials for non-infectious chronic conditions…”
Source: JAMA.
Research shows the causes of maternal mortality differ widely from state to state.
The Cut’s Beauty Editor examines Botox resistance—a rare phenomenon where antibodies may reduce the effectiveness of neuromodulators like Botox.
The New York Times reports that a freeze on US foreign aid has decimated women’s health care globally, affecting millions seeking maternity care and other services.
A study comparing sisters of women with and without pregnancy complications found that genetic and environmental factors may drive cardiovascular disease risk.
An Associated Press overview details how various states are introducing bills to criminalize women for obtaining abortion pills.
An OBGYN in Texas describes how strict abortion bans are stripping patients of decision-making power in their healthcare.
Beyond recreation, cannabis is being evaluated for therapeutic benefits in women’s care.
New techniques in managing maternal blood pressure are emerging.
Women voice frustrations over intrusive social media ads during perimenopause.
A small randomized‐control trial found semaglutide cut drinking by 40% in people with alcohol use disorder.
An obituary celebrating Carol Downer’s lifelong advocacy for abortion rights.
A federal judge has paused planned NIH funding cuts, halting a proposed $4 billion reduction from research grants.
RFK, Jr. is sworn in as HHS secretary and takes a dig at previous agency messaging while promising “the truth” so mothers can make informed decisions.
An analysis of emerging investment trends shaping the future of women’s health research.
Vox examines strategies that might let Trump maintain a moderate image on abortion while enforcing restrictions.
A California study found that over 60% of pregnancy-related hemorrhage deaths were preventable due to delays in response and inadequate management.
A review of over 90,000 drug trials shows that pregnant women are almost entirely excluded.
A federal judge stopped Trump’s move to freeze federal funding that supports essential health programs.
Michigan law now allows pharmacists to prescribe birth control amid a shortage of OB/GYNs.
A randomized control trial found that postpartum women treated with nifedipine had a dramatically lower readmission rate than those on labetalol.