The Clinical History of Women’s Health Decades’ worth of exclusion has resulted in a knowledge gap in the women’s health sphere. But as pharma companies reevaluate their approach to medicine making in this area, they will have to acknowledge the past that has contributed to the current R&D outlook. By Maryam Mahdi For centuries, societies worldwide have been governed by…
Getting Back on Track With Women’s Health Screenings By Claudia Elliott It’s no secret that the COVID-19 pandemic disrupted our lives. Among the disruptions — during the lockdown, millions of women skipped important health screenings, according to research by the American Cancer Society. If you got off track — or just want to review recommended screenings — don’t beat yourself…
Women’s Health Fundraiser Ann McGuiness Leaves Legacy By Neil Genzlinger Ann McGuiness, a behind-the-scenes force in women’s health and reproductive rights who raised vast amounts of money for Planned Parenthood and other groups and then was a founder of the Contraceptive Access Initiative, which seeks to make hormonal birth control more available over the counter, died on Aug. 3 in…
Nafis Sadik, Champion of Women’s Health and Rights, Passes By NPR writers/journalists UNITED NATIONS — Nafis Sadik, a Pakistani doctor who championed women’s health and rights and spearheaded the breakthrough action plan adopted by 179 countries at the 1994 U.N. population conference, died five days before her 93rd birthday, her son said late Monday. Omar Sadik said his mother died…
Potassium-Rich Foods Boost Women’s Heart Health Written by Katharine Lang on July 25, 2022 — Fact checked by Ferdinand Lali, Ph.D. Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death worldwide. Diets high in sodium increase a person’s risk of high blood pressure and cardiovascular disease. With the widespread consumption of processed foods, many people find it hard to limit their…
Here’s What Does—and Doesn’t—Cause Miscarriage Can stress cause a miscarriage? What about sex, exercise, or certain foods? We spoke with experts to break down common myths about the causes of pregnancy loss. By Lauren Gelman About 15% to 20% of known pregnancies end in miscarriage, according to the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG). But it might be reassuring…
How a Carotenoid Diet May Boost Women’s Health Written by Annie Lennon on July 25, 2022 — Fact checked by Patricia Weiser, PharmD Researchers reviewed studies investigating the effects of carotenoids on women’s health outcomes. They found that higher carotenoid intake may reduce the risk of developing multiple health conditions. They concluded that given the high probability to help and low probability of harm, approaches targeting…
How to Make an Abortion Emergency Plan Right Now So you can get the care you deserve as quickly as possible. By Korin Miller By now, you’re probably well aware that Roe v. Wade, the landmark Supreme Court ruling that guaranteed the right to abortion in the U.S. on a federal level, has been overturned. With that, many people across the country…
Apple Watch Helps Doctors Discover Heart Tumor At first, she thought the alerts must be a fluke. But an ER visit led to a startling diagnosis. By A. Pawlowski Kim Durkee started wearing an Apple Watch two years ago to monitor her steps and get help in case she fell. She never expected it to detect the first signs of a life-threatening…
Experts Applaud Push For OTC Birth Control Pills By Matt Jaworowski GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WOOD) — HRA Pharma made headlines this week after filing a historic application with the Federal Drug Administration – asking for permission to sell an over-the-counter birth control pill. It’s a decision that has a lot of support from women’s health experts. The medication, known as…
