Preeclampsia is a condition that can pose serious health risks to pregnant women and their babies, characterized by high blood pressure and signs of damage to another organ system, most often the liver or kidneys. Despite significant advancements in maternal healthcare, accurately diagnosing and effectively managing preeclampsia remains a challenge. A recent comprehensive study published in “Pregnancy Hypertension” provides new insights into…
Cleveland Clinic has recently established the Women’s Comprehensive Health and Research Center, a facility dedicated to addressing the unique health needs of women during midlife and beyond. This initiative is designed to provide specialized care in four key areas: access, connectivity, education, and research and innovation, with the goal of empowering women to manage their health confidently. Maria Shriver, founder of The…
The 2024 Origin Pelvic Health Study has revealed concerning statistics regarding pelvic health among women aged 18 to 59, highlighting a widespread yet often overlooked issue affecting a significant portion of the population in the United States. According to the study, 75% of women surveyed reported experiencing multiple pelvic health issues within the past year, including bladder and bowel problems, as well…
Maven Clinic has unveiled significant expansions to its Fertility and Family Building program, aiming to address critical gaps in preconception care and support for couples trying to conceive. The latest updates include the launch of Maven’s Trying-To-Conceive (TTC) health coaching program, designed to provide personalized guidance and support for individuals navigating the challenges of conception without resorting to costly IVF treatments. With…
US nonprofit healthcare provider Kaiser Permanente has taken a significant step forward in integrating food and nutrition interventions with care delivery with the launch of its Food Is Medicine Center of Excellence. This initiative aims to transform the prevention and treatment of diet-related diseases by leveraging evidence-based solutions to improve nutrition security for its members across the nation. The Food Is Medicine…
Every Thursday we send out a curated newsletter on all things femtech and women’s health innovation. This is an excerpt from the latest edition. If you’d like to subscribe, you can do so at the bottom of this page. Highlights LunaJoy Health adds $4.2M in funding; launches ‘LunaCare’ for women’s mental health. Stork Club Reproductive Care is now available in 100 countries; Launches new direct pay…
Stork Club Reproductive Care has achieved a significant milestone, extending its reach to 100 countries globally and providing access to over 8,000 in-network providers. The company has also introduced an innovative Direct Pay system, simplifying the member experience by eliminating the need for virtual benefits cards. This expansion of Stork Club, an enterprise reproductive care benefits solution, ensures that critical reproductive and…
WHAM (Women’s Health Access Matters) and KPMG have initiated a partnership, amounting to $1.1 million, with the aim of advancing women’s health research and investment. This multiyear collaboration, announced today, seeks to harness the power of data and innovative strategies to accelerate progress in addressing women’s health needs, particularly in autoimmune disease, brain health, cancer, and heart health. “We are thrilled to…
