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NHS Endometriosis Delays Lead to Mother's Suicide
Nicola Thyne, a 35-year-old mother of two from Bathgate, Scotland, died by suicide after a 15-month delay for endometriosis surgery within the NHS, highlighting the significant issue of delayed diagnosis and treatment for endometriosis sufferers in the UK.
NHS Endometriosis Delays Lead to Mother's Suicide
Nicola Thyne, a 35-year-old mother of two from Bathgate, Scotland, died by suicide after a 15-month delay for endometriosis surgery within the NHS, highlighting the significant issue of delayed diagnosis and treatment for endometriosis sufferers in the UK.
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44% Bias Score
Italy Rejects Funding for Expanded Breast Cancer Screening
Italy's proposed expansion of breast cancer screening to women aged 45-49 and 70-74, requiring 18 million euros annually, was rejected due to insufficient funds, impacting approximately 4 million women and highlighting systemic issues in preventative healthcare.
Italy Rejects Funding for Expanded Breast Cancer Screening
Italy's proposed expansion of breast cancer screening to women aged 45-49 and 70-74, requiring 18 million euros annually, was rejected due to insufficient funds, impacting approximately 4 million women and highlighting systemic issues in preventative healthcare.
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56% Bias Score
Lipedema's ICD-11 Inclusion: A Step Forward, but Challenges Remain
Lipedema, a chronic condition causing disproportionate fat accumulation in legs and arms affecting 10% of women globally, was included in the ICD-11 in 2022, improving diagnosis and treatment but facing implementation delays in Brazil until 2027 due to training needs and system adjustments.
Lipedema's ICD-11 Inclusion: A Step Forward, but Challenges Remain
Lipedema, a chronic condition causing disproportionate fat accumulation in legs and arms affecting 10% of women globally, was included in the ICD-11 in 2022, improving diagnosis and treatment but facing implementation delays in Brazil until 2027 due to training needs and system adjustments.
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36% Bias Score
Global Decline in Women's Well-being Despite Social Progress
A new scientific review reveals a global decline in women's well-being, particularly emotional distress, despite some reporting higher life satisfaction, highlighting paradoxical gender gaps in well-being and suggesting that economic equality alone is insufficient to improve women's overall well-bei...
Global Decline in Women's Well-being Despite Social Progress
A new scientific review reveals a global decline in women's well-being, particularly emotional distress, despite some reporting higher life satisfaction, highlighting paradoxical gender gaps in well-being and suggesting that economic equality alone is insufficient to improve women's overall well-bei...
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20% Bias Score
Trump Administration Allows Idaho to Enforce Strict Abortion Ban
The Trump administration will allow Idaho to enforce its strict abortion ban, even in medical emergencies, potentially forcing women to seek care out of state; this follows a temporary order allowing abortions deemed necessary to treat emergencies and could set a precedent for other states.
Trump Administration Allows Idaho to Enforce Strict Abortion Ban
The Trump administration will allow Idaho to enforce its strict abortion ban, even in medical emergencies, potentially forcing women to seek care out of state; this follows a temporary order allowing abortions deemed necessary to treat emergencies and could set a precedent for other states.
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56% Bias Score
Ontario to Replace Pap Tests with HPV Tests for Cervical Cancer Screening"
Starting March 3, 2025, Ontario will replace Pap tests with HPV tests for cervical cancer screening, a more accurate and potentially less frequent method already adopted or planned in other provinces, promising earlier detection and improved patient outcomes.
Ontario to Replace Pap Tests with HPV Tests for Cervical Cancer Screening"
Starting March 3, 2025, Ontario will replace Pap tests with HPV tests for cervical cancer screening, a more accurate and potentially less frequent method already adopted or planned in other provinces, promising earlier detection and improved patient outcomes.
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52% Bias Score
Painful Intercourse: Common Causes, Effective Treatments, and the Importance of Support
Painful intercourse affects nearly 75% of women, often stemming from pelvic floor muscle tension, hormonal changes, or trauma; treatments like pelvic floor physical therapy and alternative intimacy methods offer relief, highlighting the importance of open communication and support.
Painful Intercourse: Common Causes, Effective Treatments, and the Importance of Support
Painful intercourse affects nearly 75% of women, often stemming from pelvic floor muscle tension, hormonal changes, or trauma; treatments like pelvic floor physical therapy and alternative intimacy methods offer relief, highlighting the importance of open communication and support.
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20% Bias Score
ADHD Medication Prescriptions Surge Among Middle-Aged Women, Misuse Rates Remain Low
Prescriptions for ADHD medications among women aged 35-64 increased substantially from 1.2 million in 2019 to 1.7 million in 2022, yet misuse rates remained significantly lower (13.7%) than in men (22%) of the same age group.
ADHD Medication Prescriptions Surge Among Middle-Aged Women, Misuse Rates Remain Low
Prescriptions for ADHD medications among women aged 35-64 increased substantially from 1.2 million in 2019 to 1.7 million in 2022, yet misuse rates remained significantly lower (13.7%) than in men (22%) of the same age group.
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48% Bias Score
287,000 Preventable Maternal Deaths in 2020 Highlight Global Healthcare Inequalities
A global analysis reveals 287,000 maternal deaths in 2020, mostly preventable and concentrated in low-income countries; hemorrhage, pre-eclampsia, and pregnancy-aggravated health issues were leading causes, highlighting systemic healthcare inequalities.
287,000 Preventable Maternal Deaths in 2020 Highlight Global Healthcare Inequalities
A global analysis reveals 287,000 maternal deaths in 2020, mostly preventable and concentrated in low-income countries; hemorrhage, pre-eclampsia, and pregnancy-aggravated health issues were leading causes, highlighting systemic healthcare inequalities.
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24% Bias Score
African Women Face Alarming Obesity Rise
A World Obesity Federation study reveals that nearly half of African women will be obese or overweight by 2030, highlighting a critical health crisis exacerbated by limited treatment access, cultural factors, and gender inequalities.
African Women Face Alarming Obesity Rise
A World Obesity Federation study reveals that nearly half of African women will be obese or overweight by 2030, highlighting a critical health crisis exacerbated by limited treatment access, cultural factors, and gender inequalities.
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48% Bias Score
Breast Cancer Treatment: Timely Intervention and Reconstruction's Impact on Patient Outcomes
Two Chinese women's breast cancer journeys highlight the importance of early intervention and breast reconstruction options; Hua Hua's delayed treatment resulted in a more extensive mastectomy and DIEP flap reconstruction, while Ling's later reconstruction greatly improved her well-being.
Breast Cancer Treatment: Timely Intervention and Reconstruction's Impact on Patient Outcomes
Two Chinese women's breast cancer journeys highlight the importance of early intervention and breast reconstruction options; Hua Hua's delayed treatment resulted in a more extensive mastectomy and DIEP flap reconstruction, while Ling's later reconstruction greatly improved her well-being.
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56% Bias Score
Medicare Cuts Reimbursement for Breast Cancer Screenings, Raising Costs for Women
Medicare's 2024 decision to stop reimbursing for breast ultrasound screenings, even when diagnostic, is forcing many women to pay thousands of dollars out-of-pocket for necessary follow-up care after abnormal mammograms, impacting both Medicare and privately insured women, and potentially delaying c...
Medicare Cuts Reimbursement for Breast Cancer Screenings, Raising Costs for Women
Medicare's 2024 decision to stop reimbursing for breast ultrasound screenings, even when diagnostic, is forcing many women to pay thousands of dollars out-of-pocket for necessary follow-up care after abnormal mammograms, impacting both Medicare and privately insured women, and potentially delaying c...
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44% Bias Score
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