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Gender Gap in Healthcare: Systemic Neglect Hinders Women's Health Innovation
Accenture and Springboard Enterprises' 2025 State of Women's Health report reveals pervasive gender gaps in healthcare, impacting diagnosis, treatment, and innovation due to historical exclusion of women from research and male-centric models, necessitating systemic changes.
Gender Gap in Healthcare: Systemic Neglect Hinders Women's Health Innovation
Accenture and Springboard Enterprises' 2025 State of Women's Health report reveals pervasive gender gaps in healthcare, impacting diagnosis, treatment, and innovation due to historical exclusion of women from research and male-centric models, necessitating systemic changes.
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24% Bias Score
Perimenopause and Menopause: A Comedian's Journey and Expert Insights
Comedian Samantha Bee's experience with perimenopause, starting around age 47, highlights the lack of open discussion about this transitional phase for women. Dr. Jen Gunter, a leading OB-GYN, emphasizes the importance of understanding the "menopause experience," covering perimenopause and menopause...
Perimenopause and Menopause: A Comedian's Journey and Expert Insights
Comedian Samantha Bee's experience with perimenopause, starting around age 47, highlights the lack of open discussion about this transitional phase for women. Dr. Jen Gunter, a leading OB-GYN, emphasizes the importance of understanding the "menopause experience," covering perimenopause and menopause...
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24% Bias Score
Eight Reasons for Amenorrhea Besides Pregnancy
Eight common non-pregnancy-related causes of amenorrhea include stress, extreme weight changes, intense exercise, polycystic ovary syndrome, premature menopause, contraceptives, and other medical conditions or long-term medications, all impacting hormonal balance and ovulation.
Eight Reasons for Amenorrhea Besides Pregnancy
Eight common non-pregnancy-related causes of amenorrhea include stress, extreme weight changes, intense exercise, polycystic ovary syndrome, premature menopause, contraceptives, and other medical conditions or long-term medications, all impacting hormonal balance and ovulation.
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24% Bias Score
HPV, Cervical Cancer Prevention, and Early Detection
Cervical cancer, primarily caused by HPV, is preventable through vaccination (recommended for ages 9-14), regular Pap tests and HPV tests (starting at age 21), and safe sex practices; early detection significantly improves treatment outcomes.
HPV, Cervical Cancer Prevention, and Early Detection
Cervical cancer, primarily caused by HPV, is preventable through vaccination (recommended for ages 9-14), regular Pap tests and HPV tests (starting at age 21), and safe sex practices; early detection significantly improves treatment outcomes.
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16% Bias Score
Coroner Highlights NHS Failure in Menopause Care After Teacher's Suicide
Jacqueline Potter, a 54-year-old teacher, died by suicide after experiencing mental health issues exacerbated by menopause; a coroner's report highlights the NHS's inadequate treatment of menopause and calls for mandatory training for healthcare professionals.
Coroner Highlights NHS Failure in Menopause Care After Teacher's Suicide
Jacqueline Potter, a 54-year-old teacher, died by suicide after experiencing mental health issues exacerbated by menopause; a coroner's report highlights the NHS's inadequate treatment of menopause and calls for mandatory training for healthcare professionals.
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44% Bias Score
Menopause: From Medical Issue to Empowerment Paradigm
The global perspective on menopause is changing from a medical problem to a period of empowerment and equity, addressing diverse cultural needs and advocating for inclusive workplace accommodations to support menopausal women.
Menopause: From Medical Issue to Empowerment Paradigm
The global perspective on menopause is changing from a medical problem to a period of empowerment and equity, addressing diverse cultural needs and advocating for inclusive workplace accommodations to support menopausal women.
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40% Bias Score
AI's Potential to Revolutionize Women's Healthcare
Medical research has historically underrepresented women, leading to delayed diagnoses and insufficient research on conditions disproportionately affecting them; however, AI offers potential solutions by analyzing large datasets to improve diagnostic accuracy and personalized treatments.
AI's Potential to Revolutionize Women's Healthcare
Medical research has historically underrepresented women, leading to delayed diagnoses and insufficient research on conditions disproportionately affecting them; however, AI offers potential solutions by analyzing large datasets to improve diagnostic accuracy and personalized treatments.
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28% Bias Score
German Medical Association Votes to Decriminalize Abortion
The German Medical Association voted 220 to 14 to decriminalize abortions within the first 12 weeks of pregnancy in Germany, citing women's rights and inadequate healthcare access in rural areas; the current law criminalizes abortion but permits it under conditions.
German Medical Association Votes to Decriminalize Abortion
The German Medical Association voted 220 to 14 to decriminalize abortions within the first 12 weeks of pregnancy in Germany, citing women's rights and inadequate healthcare access in rural areas; the current law criminalizes abortion but permits it under conditions.
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48% Bias Score
Rise in Suicides Among Young Women in the Netherlands
The number of suicides among women under 30 in the Netherlands increased to a record high last year, with 117 more than the previous year, while the overall suicide rate remained stable. This increase is linked to mental health issues, difficulty accessing care, and the negative influence of social ...
Rise in Suicides Among Young Women in the Netherlands
The number of suicides among women under 30 in the Netherlands increased to a record high last year, with 117 more than the previous year, while the overall suicide rate remained stable. This increase is linked to mental health issues, difficulty accessing care, and the negative influence of social ...
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32% Bias Score
Study Shows Gaslighting of Women with Vulvovaginal Disorders
A JAMA Network Open study reveals that many women with vulvovaginal disorders experience gaslighting from healthcare providers, leading to delayed diagnoses and abandonment of care; 447 women reported that 43.5% of practitioners were supportive, while over 25% were belittling and 20% disbelieved pat...
Study Shows Gaslighting of Women with Vulvovaginal Disorders
A JAMA Network Open study reveals that many women with vulvovaginal disorders experience gaslighting from healthcare providers, leading to delayed diagnoses and abandonment of care; 447 women reported that 43.5% of practitioners were supportive, while over 25% were belittling and 20% disbelieved pat...
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48% Bias Score
Trump Administration Reverses Decision to Defund Landmark Women's Health Study
The Trump administration reversed its decision to defund the 30-year Women's Health Initiative, a landmark study of over 160,000 women, after researchers announced the funding cuts and experts criticized the move; the restoration prevents the immediate disruption of this crucial research project.
Trump Administration Reverses Decision to Defund Landmark Women's Health Study
The Trump administration reversed its decision to defund the 30-year Women's Health Initiative, a landmark study of over 160,000 women, after researchers announced the funding cuts and experts criticized the move; the restoration prevents the immediate disruption of this crucial research project.
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56% Bias Score
Botox Offers New Hope for Endometriosis Pain
Australian woman Katrina Moore found relief from 15 years of endometriosis pain using Botox injections after years of misdiagnosis; the Albanese government's $107m investment in endometriosis research and treatment reflects growing awareness of the disease's high cost to individuals and the healthca...
Botox Offers New Hope for Endometriosis Pain
Australian woman Katrina Moore found relief from 15 years of endometriosis pain using Botox injections after years of misdiagnosis; the Albanese government's $107m investment in endometriosis research and treatment reflects growing awareness of the disease's high cost to individuals and the healthca...
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32% Bias Score
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