Cancer Diagnoses Rising Sharply Among Young US Women
A new American Cancer Society report reveals a sharp increase in cancer diagnoses among young women in the US, particularly breast and thyroid cancers, highlighting the need for increased awareness, early detection, and research into prevention.
Cancer Diagnoses Rising Sharply Among Young US Women
A new American Cancer Society report reveals a sharp increase in cancer diagnoses among young women in the US, particularly breast and thyroid cancers, highlighting the need for increased awareness, early detection, and research into prevention.
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28% Bias Score
Turkish Court Blocks Penalty Against Gynecologist Performing Abortions
An İstanbul court ruled against an administrative penalty imposed on a gynecologist for performing abortions in her clinic, citing legal inconsistencies and lack of evidence of patient harm.
Turkish Court Blocks Penalty Against Gynecologist Performing Abortions
An İstanbul court ruled against an administrative penalty imposed on a gynecologist for performing abortions in her clinic, citing legal inconsistencies and lack of evidence of patient harm.
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44% Bias Score
Insufficient Sleep During Pregnancy Linked to Increased Risk of Metabolic Syndrome
A Northwestern University study of 3,922 women revealed a link between sleeping less than seven hours during pregnancy and the postpartum period and a higher risk of metabolic syndrome, increasing the likelihood of type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular disease.
Insufficient Sleep During Pregnancy Linked to Increased Risk of Metabolic Syndrome
A Northwestern University study of 3,922 women revealed a link between sleeping less than seven hours during pregnancy and the postpartum period and a higher risk of metabolic syndrome, increasing the likelihood of type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular disease.
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48% Bias Score
Postpartum Depression: Symptoms, Risk Factors, and Treatment
Postpartum depression (PPD), affecting many new mothers, involves persistent sadness, loss of interest, and guilt, impacting daily life; risk factors include hormonal changes, prior depression, and lack of support; treatment involves lifestyle changes and professional help.
Postpartum Depression: Symptoms, Risk Factors, and Treatment
Postpartum depression (PPD), affecting many new mothers, involves persistent sadness, loss of interest, and guilt, impacting daily life; risk factors include hormonal changes, prior depression, and lack of support; treatment involves lifestyle changes and professional help.
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52% Bias Score
Cadence OTC tackles unintended pregnancies with dual approach
Cadence OTC, a public benefit corporation, aims to increase access to birth control by making a prescription birth control pill available over-the-counter and by distributing emergency contraception in underserved areas, addressing nearly 3 million unintended pregnancies annually in the US.
Cadence OTC tackles unintended pregnancies with dual approach
Cadence OTC, a public benefit corporation, aims to increase access to birth control by making a prescription birth control pill available over-the-counter and by distributing emergency contraception in underserved areas, addressing nearly 3 million unintended pregnancies annually in the US.
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52% Bias Score
Ovarian Cancer: Early Detection Challenges and Preventative Measures
A 50-year-old woman's death from ovarian cancer highlights the challenges of early detection due to vague symptoms and the importance of family history in assessing risk, prompting calls for improved screening methods and proactive healthcare strategies.
Ovarian Cancer: Early Detection Challenges and Preventative Measures
A 50-year-old woman's death from ovarian cancer highlights the challenges of early detection due to vague symptoms and the importance of family history in assessing risk, prompting calls for improved screening methods and proactive healthcare strategies.
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40% Bias Score
Cancer Diagnoses Rise Sharply Among Young US Women
A new American Cancer Society report reveals a rising trend of cancer diagnoses among younger women in the US, particularly breast and thyroid cancers, highlighting disparities in outcomes for Black women and the importance of early detection and patient advocacy.
Cancer Diagnoses Rise Sharply Among Young US Women
A new American Cancer Society report reveals a rising trend of cancer diagnoses among younger women in the US, particularly breast and thyroid cancers, highlighting disparities in outcomes for Black women and the importance of early detection and patient advocacy.
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44% Bias Score
Secondary Breast Cancer: Improved Treatments Offer Hope, but Early Detection Remains Crucial
Two women, Hannah Gardner and Natalie Gibbs, share their experiences with secondary breast cancer, highlighting the often-unclear symptoms, delayed diagnoses, and recent advancements in treatment that are extending survival rates and changing the approach to managing this stage of cancer.
Secondary Breast Cancer: Improved Treatments Offer Hope, but Early Detection Remains Crucial
Two women, Hannah Gardner and Natalie Gibbs, share their experiences with secondary breast cancer, highlighting the often-unclear symptoms, delayed diagnoses, and recent advancements in treatment that are extending survival rates and changing the approach to managing this stage of cancer.
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44% Bias Score
Increased Abortion Costs Create Medical Debt Crisis
The overturning of Roe v. Wade has created a financial crisis in abortion care, forcing many to incur significant debt to access procedures, with costs ranging from $500 for a first-trimester abortion to $25,000 for a third-trimester abortion, and state bans forcing people to travel hundreds of mile...
Increased Abortion Costs Create Medical Debt Crisis
The overturning of Roe v. Wade has created a financial crisis in abortion care, forcing many to incur significant debt to access procedures, with costs ranging from $500 for a first-trimester abortion to $25,000 for a third-trimester abortion, and state bans forcing people to travel hundreds of mile...
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44% Bias Score
PCOS Misinformation on Social Media Harming Women
Social media influencers are exploiting the lack of readily available PCOS treatments by selling ineffective products and spreading misinformation, harming vulnerable women financially and medically, as exemplified by Sophie and Manisha's experiences.
PCOS Misinformation on Social Media Harming Women
Social media influencers are exploiting the lack of readily available PCOS treatments by selling ineffective products and spreading misinformation, harming vulnerable women financially and medically, as exemplified by Sophie and Manisha's experiences.
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60% Bias Score
Medical Gynagnosia: Gender Bias in Healthcare
The Sydney Morning Herald and The Age's "Medical Misogyny" series exposes how healthcare systems often overlook women's health issues, leading to delayed diagnoses and poorer outcomes, with examples given of heart attack treatment illustrating gender bias in diagnosis and treatment.
Medical Gynagnosia: Gender Bias in Healthcare
The Sydney Morning Herald and The Age's "Medical Misogyny" series exposes how healthcare systems often overlook women's health issues, leading to delayed diagnoses and poorer outcomes, with examples given of heart attack treatment illustrating gender bias in diagnosis and treatment.
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60% Bias Score
Doctor's Relentless Battle with Recurring Breast Cancer
Cat Stone, a 43-year-old Auckland-based doctor, was diagnosed with grade 2 hormonal breast cancer in 2020, experienced recurrence in 2021 and 2024, and is now facing aggressive chemotherapy and radiation after a recent diagnosis of multiple invasive cancers and a large pre-cancerous lump.
Doctor's Relentless Battle with Recurring Breast Cancer
Cat Stone, a 43-year-old Auckland-based doctor, was diagnosed with grade 2 hormonal breast cancer in 2020, experienced recurrence in 2021 and 2024, and is now facing aggressive chemotherapy and radiation after a recent diagnosis of multiple invasive cancers and a large pre-cancerous lump.
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8% Bias Score