Showing 37 to 48 of 153 results
Birth Control Pill Use Not Linked to Increased Liver Cancer Risk: Large-Scale Study
A major study of 1.5 million women found no significant link between the birth control pill and liver cancer risk, contradicting previous research and suggesting the pill's benefits outweigh the minimal potential risk, particularly when considering other significant risk factors like obesity and Hep...
Birth Control Pill Use Not Linked to Increased Liver Cancer Risk: Large-Scale Study
A major study of 1.5 million women found no significant link between the birth control pill and liver cancer risk, contradicting previous research and suggesting the pill's benefits outweigh the minimal potential risk, particularly when considering other significant risk factors like obesity and Hep...
Progress
40% Bias Score
Essure Birth Control Device Faces 27,000 Complaints, FDA Scrutiny
The Essure permanent birth control device, despite FDA approval, has prompted nearly 27,000 complaints since 2002 due to reported severe side effects like pain and organ perforation, leading to sales restrictions, a black box warning, and a mandated FDA post-market trial concluding in 2023.
Essure Birth Control Device Faces 27,000 Complaints, FDA Scrutiny
The Essure permanent birth control device, despite FDA approval, has prompted nearly 27,000 complaints since 2002 due to reported severe side effects like pain and organ perforation, leading to sales restrictions, a black box warning, and a mandated FDA post-market trial concluding in 2023.
Progress
60% Bias Score
ICH E21 Guideline Seeks to Include Pregnant and Breastfeeding Women in Drug Trials
A new guideline, ICH E21, aims to address the underrepresentation of pregnant and breastfeeding women in drug trials, which currently leads to these women being denied access to newer, more effective medications due to a lack of safety and efficacy data; this is especially relevant for conditions li...
ICH E21 Guideline Seeks to Include Pregnant and Breastfeeding Women in Drug Trials
A new guideline, ICH E21, aims to address the underrepresentation of pregnant and breastfeeding women in drug trials, which currently leads to these women being denied access to newer, more effective medications due to a lack of safety and efficacy data; this is especially relevant for conditions li...
Progress
20% Bias Score
Indian Sugarcane Workers Undergoing Unnecessary Hysterectomies
In India's Maharashtra state, activists report that poverty, low pay, and fear of fines are forcing many female sugarcane workers to undergo unnecessary hysterectomies to avoid period pain and missed workdays, despite previous reforms; a 2019 survey in Beed district showed a 36% hysterectomy rate am...
Indian Sugarcane Workers Undergoing Unnecessary Hysterectomies
In India's Maharashtra state, activists report that poverty, low pay, and fear of fines are forcing many female sugarcane workers to undergo unnecessary hysterectomies to avoid period pain and missed workdays, despite previous reforms; a 2019 survey in Beed district showed a 36% hysterectomy rate am...
Progress
48% Bias Score
Period Tracker Apps Pose Privacy Risks, Report Warns
A University of Cambridge report highlights the privacy risks of commercial period tracking apps, revealing the commodification of women's health data and urging public health bodies to develop safer alternatives.
Period Tracker Apps Pose Privacy Risks, Report Warns
A University of Cambridge report highlights the privacy risks of commercial period tracking apps, revealing the commodification of women's health data and urging public health bodies to develop safer alternatives.
Progress
52% Bias Score
Self-Employment Linked to Lower Cardiovascular Risk for Women: UCLA Study
A 2025 UCLA study of 20,000 working adults found that self-employed women have significantly lower rates of obesity, inactivity, and poor sleep than traditionally employed women, while men did not see the same benefits, highlighting the impact of work autonomy on cardiovascular health.
Self-Employment Linked to Lower Cardiovascular Risk for Women: UCLA Study
A 2025 UCLA study of 20,000 working adults found that self-employed women have significantly lower rates of obesity, inactivity, and poor sleep than traditionally employed women, while men did not see the same benefits, highlighting the impact of work autonomy on cardiovascular health.
Progress
52% Bias Score
New Test Identifies Womb Lining Defect as Key Miscarriage Risk Factor
Scientists developed a test identifying women at high miscarriage risk due to a defective womb lining reaction; a study of over 1300 women revealed this previously unknown factor, leading to a new diagnostic test and potential treatments.
New Test Identifies Womb Lining Defect as Key Miscarriage Risk Factor
Scientists developed a test identifying women at high miscarriage risk due to a defective womb lining reaction; a study of over 1300 women revealed this previously unknown factor, leading to a new diagnostic test and potential treatments.
Progress
44% Bias Score
High Out-of-Pocket Costs for Follow-up Mammograms Affect Millions
Millions of women annually face unexpected hundreds-to-thousands-of-dollars bills for additional tests after mammograms, despite the Affordable Care Act's free screening mandate. This is due to insurance often not covering ultrasounds and MRIs needed for women with dense breasts, with some organizat...
High Out-of-Pocket Costs for Follow-up Mammograms Affect Millions
Millions of women annually face unexpected hundreds-to-thousands-of-dollars bills for additional tests after mammograms, despite the Affordable Care Act's free screening mandate. This is due to insurance often not covering ultrasounds and MRIs needed for women with dense breasts, with some organizat...
Progress
52% Bias Score
UK Parliament Decriminalizes Abortion
The UK Parliament voted to decriminalize abortion in England and Wales, removing criminal penalties for women seeking terminations outside the existing legal framework; the vote was 379 to 137, following several high-profile prosecutions of women.
UK Parliament Decriminalizes Abortion
The UK Parliament voted to decriminalize abortion in England and Wales, removing criminal penalties for women seeking terminations outside the existing legal framework; the vote was 379 to 137, following several high-profile prosecutions of women.
Progress
44% Bias Score
Privacy Risks of Menstrual Cycle Tracking Apps Highlighted
A University of Cambridge report warns of privacy and safety risks for women using menstrual cycle tracking apps due to the commercial exploitation of their data by femtech companies, potentially leading to health insurance discrimination and job risks; researchers advocate for better governance and...
Privacy Risks of Menstrual Cycle Tracking Apps Highlighted
A University of Cambridge report warns of privacy and safety risks for women using menstrual cycle tracking apps due to the commercial exploitation of their data by femtech companies, potentially leading to health insurance discrimination and job risks; researchers advocate for better governance and...
Progress
64% Bias Score
England Extends Cervical Cancer Screening Interval to Five Years
Starting July, England will screen women aged 25-49 for cervical cancer every five years instead of three, impacting up to seven million people, based on UK National Screening Committee recommendations and studies showing similar cancer detection rates with less frequent testing.
England Extends Cervical Cancer Screening Interval to Five Years
Starting July, England will screen women aged 25-49 for cervical cancer every five years instead of three, impacting up to seven million people, based on UK National Screening Committee recommendations and studies showing similar cancer detection rates with less frequent testing.
Progress
36% Bias Score
Nigeria's Maternal Mortality Crisis: 75,000 Deaths Annually"
In Nigeria, a woman dies every seven minutes during childbirth due to factors like insufficient medical personnel, inadequate healthcare facilities, high treatment costs, and cultural practices hindering access to care; this accounts for 29% of global maternal deaths.
Nigeria's Maternal Mortality Crisis: 75,000 Deaths Annually"
In Nigeria, a woman dies every seven minutes during childbirth due to factors like insufficient medical personnel, inadequate healthcare facilities, high treatment costs, and cultural practices hindering access to care; this accounts for 29% of global maternal deaths.
Progress
44% Bias Score
Showing 37 to 48 of 153 results