ICYMI news for women

No TL;DR. Just the facts, ma'am. 30 news stories this week that matter to women.

Sunday Snippets is a thank you for our terrific paid subscribers, released three days later for all viewers. We round up recent women’s health news that we haven’t otherwise posted.

In the news this week: The budget bill, with major changes to health coverage, potentially increasing the uninsured by 50%; international progress in digital health while our own falters; MAHA ignores the obvious while sounding good; more good news on investor-driven women’s health; new research initiative for female athletes, and why women aren’t yet among the worlds highest paid athletes; going to the source on vaginosis; psilocybin increasingly in the news, including in women’s health; funding for a simple urine test to screen for women’s health; medical gaslighting; new CDC guidelines on contraceptives; when it’s much more than just a “bad period;” are young women happier than young men? And updates on new tech for menopause GU symptoms, prenatal diabetes, and pain management during IUD placement. Oh—and if you can handle it, Trump’s glorious achievements for women.

May is National Women’s Health Month: Keep an eye out for special screenings, information sessions and other events in your area in the final week. Take advantage!