Emagine Solutions Technology has been awarded $1M in research and development (R&D) funding from the U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF). The funding, part of the NSF’s Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) program, will be used to further develop proprietary AI models and integrate systems with the largest Electronic Health Record (EHR) system in the nation. This effort aims to strengthen The Journey…
Untreated menopause is taking a toll not only on women but also on the U.S. healthcare system, according to a recent study commissioned by Gennev, a leading virtual menopause clinic provider. The study found that medical and prescription costs for women aged 45 to 54 experiencing menopause are 47 percent higher on average compared to women in the same age group without…
Just yesterday “EmpowerHer 2030: Top Growth Opportunities in Accelerating Women’s Health,” a webinar organized by Frost & Sullivan brought together the femtech community to explore the evolving landscape of women’s health. The session focused on growth potential and emerging markets within women’s health, and built upon extensive primary research by Frost & Sullivan conducted over three months, incorporating a vast number of…
Researchers at the Royal Hospital for Women in Sydney (Australia) have made a groundbreaking breakthrough in the diagnosis and treatment of endometriosis. By successfully cultivating tissue samples representing all known types of endometriosis within a laboratory setting, tfhe team has could observe cellular transformations and compare tissue responses to various treatments. This newfound understanding holds tremendous potential for doctors to enhance the…
Women, especially millennial women, are feeling dismissed by healthcare providers at an alarming rate. This is according to a new report from Mira, a women’s health company that provides a personalized and lab-quality tracking system for reproductive health. Medical gaslighting occurs when a patient’s concerns or symptoms are dismissed or minimized by healthcare professionals. Over the past year, there has been growing…
When it comes to talking about periods, the right words can change the conversation. Thrive Agency have teamed up with linguists from the University of Nottingham to explore the language used by Gen Z and Millennial women when they talk about menstruation. This was compared to the language used by period product brands in their communications. The results expose stark differences and surprising similarities, highlighting…
A new report from Carrot Fertility highlights the challenges faced by employees around the world who are actively seeking to grow their families and their desire for more support from employers. The report, which surveyed 5,000 people across Canada, India, Mexico, the UK, and the US, found that financial and workplace challenges are the biggest barriers to family-forming. Financial challenges were cited…
The SeekHer Foundation has released the 2023 SeekHer Shift Report on ‘Bridging The Gap in Women’s Mental Health’, which emphasizes the importance of safety, trust, and belonging in our community environments to support women’s mental health. The report was based on insights gathered from 1,612 survey respondents across the United States, with support from prominent brands and organizations such as OLLY, RoC…