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- 1Democrats Reintroduce Bill to Repeal Helms AmendmentโSchakowsky, Booker, Colleagues Reintroduce Abortion is Health Care Everywhere Act to Repeal Harmful Helms Amendment
Congresswoman Jan Schakowsky, Senator Cory Booker and fellow Democrats have reintroduced the Abortion is Health Care Everywhere Act, which would repeal the Helms Amendment, the decades-old US policy barring federal foreign aid funds from being used for abortion services overseas. Supporters argue the restriction harms women in low-income countries, while opponents continue to defend the longstanding prohibition.
- 2Menopause barely tracked in health records, new research findsโMenopause is a major health milestone, yet health records barely track it - new research
New research says menopause is a major health milestone in women's lives, yet medical records systems barely record or track it. The findings highlight a gap in how healthcare systems document midlife women's health, which researchers argue can affect care quality and research into conditions linked to menopause.
- 3Menopause Symptoms Could Signal Alzheimer's RiskโHow Menopause Symptoms Could Predict Alzheimer's Risk https://nautil.us/how-menopause-symptoms-could-predict-alzheimers-
A Nautilus article examines research suggesting that menopause symptoms may serve as early indicators of Alzheimer's disease risk. The piece explores connections between hormonal changes during menopause and brain health, adding to growing scientific interest in how reproductive transitions affect long-term cognitive outcomes in women.
- 4Generous Paternal Leave Improves Health and Equality, Research FindsโGenerous paternal leave policies improve maternal and newborn health, family finances and workplace equality
New analysis argues that generous paternal leave policies deliver wide-ranging benefits: better maternal and newborn health, stronger family finances, and greater workplace gender equality. The piece suggests that when fathers take extended leave, mothers recover better after birth, households share income and care more evenly, and workplaces move closer to equal treatment of men and women.
- 5Report highlights black maternal mental health crisis in UKโผUnderstanding black maternal mental health in the UK: Findings from the Black Maternity Experiences Report (Five X More)
Campaign group Five X More has published its Black Maternity Experiences Report, examining black women's maternal mental health in the UK. The findings point to continued disparities in care and outcomes, with black women facing worse experiences during pregnancy and after birth. Patient safety advocates are urging the NHS and policymakers to act on the evidence and address structural inequalities in maternity services.
- 6Texas maternal health report delay criticized as politicalโผTX maternal health report delay is political, puts pregnant women at risk, lawmakers say
Texas lawmakers say the delay of a state maternal health report is politically motivated and endangers pregnant women. The delayed report, which is meant to inform policy on maternal mortality and care, has prompted criticism that politics is being prioritized over women's health and safety in the state.
- 7Newsom signs nine California bills expanding reproductive and maternal health careโผNewsom signs nine California bills expanding reproductive, maternal health care
California Governor Gavin Newsom has signed nine new bills expanding reproductive and maternal health care in the state. The measures broaden access to reproductive services and strengthen support for pregnant women and new mothers. The move comes as California positions itself as a bulwark for reproductive rights amid restrictive laws in other states, and it is drawing attention from health advocates and political observers nationwide.
- 8Xella Health Builds Women's Precision Health PlatformโXella Health Builds Women's Precision Health Operating System
Xella Health is building what it calls a precision health operating system for women, aiming to integrate diagnostics and data-driven care tailored to female patients. Forbes reported the company's approach, drawing attention to women's health as an underserved area attracting new investment and technology. Details on funding, partners, and product timelines were not provided in the report.
- 9Femtech Firms Flora Fertility and Clue Announce PartnershipโผFEMTECH LEADERS FLORA FERTILITY AND CLUE PARTNER TO ADVANCE FERTILITY EDUCATION AND ACCESS
Femtech companies Flora Fertility and Clue have announced a partnership aimed at advancing fertility education and improving access to fertility-related information and services. The collaboration brings together two prominent players in the women's health technology space. Details of specific programmes or initiatives under the partnership were not included in the announcement.