ICYMI news for women this week
No TL;DR. Just the facts, ma'am. 43 news stories this week that matter to women.
Sunday Snippets is a thank you for our terrific paid subscribers, released several days later for all readers. We round up recent women’s health news that we haven’t otherwise posted.
In the news this week: Longer to menopause may indicate better brain aging; botulism cases linked to Botox; creatine and women; air polution, microplastics and women’s health; popular diabetes drug linked to longer life; Skinny Tok goes away; hundreds of pharmacies closing—is yours one? America’s dental health about to get worse as funding dies; what to know before visiting a chiropractor; FemTech continues to rise…and much, much more.
And don’t forget to catch up on other hot topics this week in our posts: The Trump-Musk blow-up completely stalls the big budget bill, which will still likely bounce back to the front burner this week. The proposed budget marks a historic shift in US healthcare policy.
Health news specific to women
New study suggests a longer span of years between a first period and menopause may be linked to how well women’s brains age in later life. [click for original research]
Massachusetts warns of growing cluster of botulism cases linked to cosmetic Botox injections. Click for more about rare but serious botulism here.
Dating apps may be messing with your mental health; tips for coping with dating anxiety.
After CDC cuts, doctors fear women will lose access to contraceptive research.
At a time the US is de-emphasizing women’s health, these countries are making progress.
Why women’s health research still lags behind. (Paywall? Try this link instead.)
Groundbreaking study shows impact of air pollution on women’s health.
Trump administration revokes guidance requiring hospitals to provide emergency abortions.
Planned Parenthood clinics provide basic health care. If they close, where will women go?
Already an international embarrassment, US maternal deaths rise as research and policy lag.
Metformin in the news again: Popular diabetes drug linked to longer life—could it help women live past 90?
Analyzing sex and gender data to improve women’s health outcomes.
Health news impacting women’s lives and the health of those we love
June is Men’s Health Month. Here’s how to encourage them to take advantage.
Here’s how the budget bill will affect uninsured rates in each state.
Hundreds of pharmacies are slated to close; here’s how it could impact you.
SNAP Supplemental Nutritional Assistance Program provides food benefits to low-income families; here’s which states are likely to ban soda, snack purchases for SNAP participants.
Devastating, heartbreaking, shortsighted: Michigan public health leaders and researchers described the effects of Trump's efforts to slash federal government spending.
The impact of NIH research at a critical time on decisions on supporting it.
1 out of 4 Americans don’t have dental insurance, and Medicaid cuts in the proposed budget will make that worse—and that’s before states start removing fluoride from water: America’s dental health is in trouble.
A new animal study suggests that tiny plastic particles found in food and drinks may disrupt glucose metabolism and damage organs like the liver. Are you eating plastic? New research shows serious health risks.
How RFK Jr. is quickly changing US health agencies.
Related: RFK Jr. is shrinking the agency that works on mental illness and addiction.
Related: Public opinion is not only divided on RFK Jr. but also sharply opposite and, of course, partisan. But overall more Americans disapprove than approve of the new health chief.
Trump administration to continue research on psychedelics as potential mental health treatments for treatment-resistant depression and PTSD.
Genetic and biological clues point to role of inflammation in mental health.
The public’s view of funding reductions to Medicaid as proposed in the budget bill.
How communities unite through music to promote health and wellbeing.
New behavioral health training program helps keep warfighters on the battlefield.
Would you eat at a restaurant that scored 32 out of 100 on health inspection? That’s what the Trump Golf Club in Bedminster scored with expired milk and no soap—but of course, “it’s politically motivated.”
Telemedicine, virtual apps and women’s health-related investment
FemTech takes on the women’s marketplace addressing long-standing issues.
New report calls for investment shift in women’s health. (Paywall? Try this link.)
Virtual chronic health provider Omada Health shares soar on GLP-1 interest.