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health12 hours ago•7 min saved

Cervical Cancer Screening Gaps Leave Millions Unscreened in the U.S.

New CDC data (2023) show 32% of women ages 21–29 and about 15% of women ages 30–65 had never been screened for cervical cancer, up from 2005, with sizable disparities by race, education, and insurance; screening can detect precancerous changes and HPV vaccination complements but does not replace screening; guidelines now allow Pap tests, HPV testing, or both at different intervals, with newer options like self-collection to improve access; rising late-stage cancer rates after 2017 highlight the preventive gap.

via CNN|

#cervical-cancer #health #health-disparities

health2 days ago•4 min saved

Global heart-attack redefinition could improve care for women

Global cardiovascular groups unveiled a universal redefinition and diagnostic guidance for heart attacks, elevating recognition of the forms more common in women—coronary artery spasm, embolism, and spontaneous coronary artery dissection—lowering troponin thresholds for diagnosis, and aiming to reduce gender-based delays and biases in treatment worldwide.

via The Guardian|

#diagnosis-guidelines #health #heart-attack

health3 days ago•19 min saved

Fatigue: a common heart-attack warning women often overlook

Fatigue is a common but often overlooked warning sign of a heart attack in women; it can be mistaken for stress or anxiety, so seek urgent care if fatigue is persistent or worsened with exertion and is accompanied by other symptoms.

via The Washington Post|

#cardiovascular-disease #health #heart-attack

health6 days ago•19 min saved

Preapproved breast MRI still leaves patient with a $1,200 bill

A Washington Post Well+Being report follows Stephanie Halver, who was told her preventive breast MRI was risk-appropriate and preapproved by her insurer, yet she was billed $1,200. Unlike mammograms, preventive breast MRIs aren’t universally covered at zero cost, since the USPSTF does not require coverage for such MRIs, highlighting gaps and confusion in insurance coverage for breast cancer screening.

via The Washington Post|

#breast-cancer #health #health-care-costs

health7 days ago•40 min saved

Teen Speaks Out After Doctors Said She Was Too Young for Endometriosis

Grace, a 14-year-old from Yorkshire, began experiencing monthly, stabbing abdominal pain at 13 that doctors dismissed as being too young to have endometriosis; after repeated emergency visits and a private second opinion, she underwent a laparoscopy in June which found endometriosis on the back of the uterus and uterosacral ligaments with bowel involvement. While she faces a risk of recurrence, she’s on hormonal treatment to slow growth and has spoken out on TikTok to raise awareness and encourage other young people to advocate for themselves.

via Yahoo|

#endometriosis #health #misdiagnosis

health7 days ago•5 min saved

Lipedema gains visibility as Doja Cat and TikTok spotlight a misunderstood condition

Lipedema is a chronic, painful fat-disorder that accumulates in the lower body and is often misdiagnosed as obesity; unlike cellulite, it does not respond to weight loss and can cause swelling, bruising and mobility issues. Soraya Nodrab’s journey—from unexplained leg pain to a formal diagnosis after discovering others on TikTok—highlights how the condition is gaining visibility thanks to Doja Cat's posts and patient advocates. Treatments focus on symptom management (lymphatic drainage, compression, low-impact exercise, anti-inflammatory nutrition) and, in advanced cases, surgery, but there is no cure. The condition also takes an emotional toll, underscoring the need for better clinician awareness and support.

via USA Today|

#chronic-pain #doja-cat #health

health7 days ago•11 min saved

Moms See Themselves in Their Kids as ADHD Diagnoses Rise

A growing number of mothers are being diagnosed with ADHD after recognizing similar patterns in themselves while their children undergo evaluation. Experts say the rise reflects better awareness of how ADHD presents in women and adults, not just in boys and children. Parenthood often unmasks underlying ADHD due to the heavy mental load and stress, with genetics meaning if a parent has ADHD, offspring may as well. Diagnosis can be life-changing, followed by treatments like medication, therapy, and lifestyle adjustments that help moms feel more like themselves and better support their families.

via New York Post|

#adhd #adult-diagnosis #health

health7 days ago•3 min saved

NHS Rolls Out At-Home HPV Tests to Reach Women Missing Cervical Screening

England's NHS will invite nearly 4 million women who missed cervical screening to order free at-home HPV self-testing kits over the next year via the NHS App, text, email, or letter. The swab checks for high-risk HPV, and a positive result triggers a follow-up cervical screening. Trials suggest self-testing could boost uptake by about 400,000 per year, contributing to the 2040 goal of eliminating cervical cancer, while clinician screening remains the best prevention method.

via BBC|

#cervical-cancer #health #hpv

mind-body9 days ago•10 min saved

Five Simple Morning Moves to Keep Muscle After 60

A fitness expert outlines a five-move, at-home morning routine for women over 60 to preserve muscle mass and independence: chair squats, wall pushups, standing calf raises, glute bridges, and standing knee raises, designed to train major muscle groups without equipment.

via Eat This Not That|

#build-muscle #fitness #mind-body

health9 days ago•65 min saved

When Doctors Say the Quiet Part Out Loud: Women Share Their Wildest Medical Moments

A BuzzFeed/Yahoo Life piece rounds up stories from women about doctors saying astonishing, offhand, or harmful things—ranging from misdiagnoses (like an appendix burst dismissed as period cramps) to dismissive attitudes and sexist remarks—highlighting ongoing gender bias and communication gaps in healthcare, with readers invited to share more experiences.

via Yahoo|

#anecdotes #doctor-patient-relationship #health

health10 days ago•6 min saved

From womb to heart: reproductive history signals women's cardiovascular risk

A new review links women's reproductive health history to later heart disease risk, highlighting pregnancy complications (preeclampsia, gestational hypertension, premature birth, gestational diabetes), PCOS/PMOS, endometriosis, migraine with aura, and menopause timing as potential risk markers; three French programs show gynecological clinics can help identify undiagnosed cardiovascular risk, suggesting perimenopause and menopause as key windows for heart health screening—though these are risk factors, not guarantees.

via ScienceAlert|

#cardiovascular-disease #health #menopause

health10 days ago•3 min saved

PMOS Rename Emphasizes Whole-Body Health in PCOS Awareness

An Oldsmar mother’s fertility journey accompanies the renaming of PCOS to PMOS, a shift toward treating the condition as a whole-body metabolic issue and prioritizing early screening to prevent diabetes, high blood pressure, and high cholesterol.

via FOX 13 Tampa Bay|

#health #infertility #metabolic-health

society12 days ago•3 min saved

Mass rally backs Lindsay Clancy, spotlighting postpartum psychosis at trial

Hundreds of supporters gathered outside a Plymouth courthouse as Lindsay Clancy stands trial for the killings of her three children, with her defense arguing postpartum psychosis and bipolar disorder meant she wasn’t criminally responsible. The rally underscored concerns about how the mental health system treats women, while prosecutors say she planned the murders. Testimony included a hospital chaplain’s account of Clancy’s condition and communications during her hospital stay, and the case has fueled broader discussions about postpartum mental health awareness.

via The Guardian|

#court-trial #lindsay-clancy #mental-health-system

entertainment12 days ago•17 min saved

Neutrogena Pledges Support for Women’s Mental Health After Hayden Panettiere Tragedy

Neutrogena issued a statement mourning Hayden Panettiere’s death and acknowledged that Panettiere felt unsupported during her postpartum depression, saying the brand will invest in a long‑standing community health partner to expand access to care for postpartum depression and women’s health, as calls for boycotts intensified in the wake of her passing.

via The Hollywood Reporter|

#backlash #entertainment #hayden-panettiere

health13 days ago•5 min saved

15 years of pain finally explained: endometriosis diagnosed after organ removal

A London woman endured 15 years of crippling, misattributed pain—believed to be just periods—leading to the removal of her appendix and gallbladder before doctors finally diagnosed extensive endometriosis and adenomyosis in July this year; the delays left her in chronic pain and potentially affected fertility, fueling advocacy for listening to women's health concerns.

via New York Post|

#adenomyosis #chronic-pain #endometriosis