Why the Women’s Health Initiative Matters
What: After intense backlash, the Trump administration reversed course and will restore funding to the WHI, which tracked the health of 160,000+ women for 30 years.
Key Line: “For every dollar spent on the WHI, $140 was saved.”
Seventeen GOP-led states aim to dismantle privacy protections for abortion patients; judge questions HIPAA’s constitutionality.
Drew Altman breaks down the real-world consequences of Kennedy’s sweeping HHS overhaul.
The Trump administration ends the Pregnancy Risk Assessment Monitoring System (PRAMS), a long-standing CDC data tool.
The Economist finds abortions have increased in some states *after* bans, thanks to telehealth and shield laws.
Over a dozen states are considering bills to expand menopause care and insurance coverage.
New GLP-1 pill for diabetes patients shows 7%+ weight loss, boosting Eli Lilly stock.
Women under 50 are 40% less likely than men to get early transfusions after trauma.
One-third of patients spend more than $50,000 on fertility treatments, according to a new survey.
Maternie’s live tracker outlines federal program cuts, including Title X and IVF teams.
Cosmo breaks down Botox alternatives—and why your injector matters most.
JAMA editorial calls for uniform lactation training among healthcare workers.
Guardian report details how U.S. medical trainees are seeking abortion education abroad.
Mass layoffs hit federal health agencies, eliminating offices focused on vulnerable populations and raising alarms over public health preparedness.
The Economist finds abortions have increased in some states *after* bans, thanks to telehealth and shield laws.
New GLP-1 pill for diabetes patients shows 7%+ weight loss, boosting Eli Lilly stock.
Researchers call for standardized criteria to assess dangerous placenta conditions.
Science reports the entire CDC team behind contraceptive safety guidelines has been ousted.
Most menopause-marketed products are rebranded basics—at luxury prices, says Women’s Health investigation.
Young women now outpace young men in binge drinking, a reversal from previous years.
Most menopause-marketed products are rebranded basics—at luxury prices, says Women’s Health investigation.