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Released: 29-Apr-2025 9:05 AM EDT
Granata Bio Expands Women's Health Portfolio with Acquisition of US-Based Oviva Therapeutics
Granata Bio

Granata Bio ("Granata") today announced the acquisition of Oviva Therapeutics, Inc. ("Oviva"), a pioneering women's health biotech company focused on advancing treatments that address female physiology, with an emphasis on ovarian aging.

Released: 23-Apr-2025 9:00 AM EDT
Hoshino Wins Wayne Bardin International Travel Award
Endocrine Society

The Endocrine Society has selected Yoshitomo Hoshino, M.D., Ph.D., as the recipient of its 2025 C. Wayne Bardin, M.D., International Travel Award for his outstanding ENDO abstract and research contributions to the care of patients with bone health disorders.

Released: 7-Apr-2025 11:00 AM EDT
Two-Thirds of U.S. Adolescent Minors Are Impacted by State Abortion Restrictions
Rutgers University-New Brunswick

Rutgers Health researchers find 7 million adolescents face severe obstacles to abortion access

Released: 2-Apr-2025 9:05 AM EDT
Chicago Cartoonist Undergoes Fertility-Sparing Procedure to Protect Her Ovaries and Avoid Early Menopause During Cancer Treatment
Northwestern Medicine

At the start of the pandemic, Iona Woolmington was installing artwork at a contemporary art museum in downtown Chicago when she first began having trouble in the bathroom. Blood in her stool prompted the then 35-year-old to see a doctor, leading to a devastating diagnosis: stage 3 rectal cancer.

Released: 24-Mar-2025 10:20 AM EDT
2025 ACA Conference & Expo to Feature Education Sessions on Climate Change, Navigating Today’s Political Landscape, the Impact of the Loneliness Epidemic on Youth & More
American Counseling Association

The 2025 ACA Conference & Expo, the premier professional development and networking event for professional counselors, will feature 200+ education sessions, organized across 24 mental health and counseling topic areas.

     
Released: 13-Feb-2025 9:00 PM EST
Two New Studies Provide Broadest Evidence to Date of Unequal Impacts of Abortion Bans
Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health

In two new papers, researchers from Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health and colleagues estimate that abortion bans in 14 states resulted in 22,180 additional live births and 478 additional infant deaths above what would have been expected in the absence of these bans.

Released: 10-Feb-2025 8:00 PM EST
Fertility Tracking Has Increased in Some States Post-Dobbs
Ohio State University

The use of fertility-tracking technology increased in some states after the U.S. Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade despite warnings that reproduction-related data might not be secure, a new study has found.

Newswise: Could the Contraceptive Pill Reduce Risk of Ovarian Cancer?
Released: 2-Feb-2025 3:30 PM EST
Could the Contraceptive Pill Reduce Risk of Ovarian Cancer?
University of South Australia

It’s a little pill with big responsibilities. But despite its primary role to prevent pregnancy, the contraceptive pill (or â€the Pill’) could also help reduce the risk of ovarian cancer, according to new research from the University of South Australia.

Released: 30-Jan-2025 6:50 PM EST
RFK Jr. Faces Tough Question in HHS Confirmation Hearing
George Washington University

In a Senate confirmation hearing yesterday Robert F. Kennedy Jr. was grilled about his views on vaccines, chronic health conditions, infectious diseases, abortion and other issues. Kennedy is... ...

   
Released: 15-Jan-2025 9:10 AM EST
Women's Health Innovator Granata Bio Raises $15M Series A+ to Further Develop and Expand Reproductive Health Pipeline
Granata Bio

Granata Bio Corporation ("Granata Bio"), a biopharma company focused on invigorating the $3.6B global infertility medication market, today announced its $15M Series A+ funding round. The round was exclusively supported by existing investors, including Gedeon Richter, CooperSurgical, Amboy Street Ventures, and other strategic investors. Granata has raised over $30 million to date.

Newswise: Distance Affects Use of Telehealth to Access Abortion Pills
Released: 9-Jan-2025 10:20 PM EST
Distance Affects Use of Telehealth to Access Abortion Pills
University of Washington School of Medicine

The distance between a patient’s home and an abortion-services facility where they would seek care significantly influences how they receive birth-control medications, according to a study published Jan. 8 in the American Journal of Public Health.

Released: 6-Jan-2025 6:45 PM EST
Study Reveals Rising Interest in Permanent Contraception After Roe v. Wade Was Overturned
George Washington University

A new study from the George Washington University found a significant increase in the number of U.S. young adults seeking permanent contraception, specifically tubal sterilization and vasectomy, following the Supreme Court's June 2022 decision which overturned Roe v. Wade.

Released: 9-Dec-2024 12:00 PM EST
Expert Available: Trump Outlines Aggressive Policy Agenda in First Post-Election Interview
George Washington University

In his first network interview since winning the election, President-elect Donald Trump reaffirmed plans to implement sweeping policies, including mass deportations, heavy tariffs, and ending... ...

Newswise: Getting an IUD? Here’s What to Know
Released: 6-Dec-2024 10:30 AM EST
Getting an IUD? Here’s What to Know
Michigan Medicine - University of Michigan

Intrauterine devices, more commonly known as IUDs, are great birth control option for patients of many ages and gender identities.The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends IUDs as one of the first line options for contraception in teens and young adults. IUDs are also often recommended for postmenopausal women needing protection from uterine cancer.

Released: 2-Dec-2024 10:15 AM EST
2024 Bloomberg American Health Summit in Washington, D.C., to Spotlight Concrete Ways to Advance Public Health Amid Political Division
Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health

The seventh Bloomberg American Health Summit organized by the Bloomberg American Health Initiative will bring together public health leaders, government officials, community organizations, researchers, and students to discuss evidence-based health policies that remain critical to advancing health in a politically divided country. The Summit will take place on December 3 in Washington, D.C.

Newswise: Only Half of Young Cancer Patients Report a Discussion on Fertility Preservation
Released: 12-Nov-2024 3:55 PM EST
Only Half of Young Cancer Patients Report a Discussion on Fertility Preservation
Vanderbilt University Medical Center

Only half of people with early-onset cancers reported discussing fertility preservation options prior to their oncology treatments, according to results of a cross-sectional study published Nov. 12 in JAMA Network Open.

Newswise: Abortion and Women’s Future Socioeconomic Attainment
Released: 11-Nov-2024 4:25 PM EST
Abortion and Women’s Future Socioeconomic Attainment
University of Utah

Adolescents in regions with fewer abortion restrictions and those who had an abortion were more likely to have graduated from college, earn higher incomes and have greater financial stability at two time-points over an almost 25-year period. Girls who became teen moms, conversely, were more likely to experience eviction, debt and food insecurity.

Released: 7-Nov-2024 12:00 PM EST
Trump’s Victory: Will it Roll Back US Progress on Reproductive Rights, Healthcare Access and Climate Change?
George Washington University

The George Washington University has experts available to talk about the health and environmental implications of a Trump presidency. To schedule an interview with an expert please contact GW Media... ...



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