What You Should Know:
- Evvy, a women's health startup focusing on novel female biomarkers, is embarking on a pioneering study in partnership with leading fertility clinics across the United States.
- The landmark research initiative marks the first time a validated, commercially available vaginal microbiome test will be used specifically to predict outcomes for patients undergoing in vitro fertilization (IVF). The study aims to identify key vaginal biomarkers linked to
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LifeMD Enters Women’s Health Market Through Acquisition of Optimal Human Health MD Assets
What You Should Know:
- LifeMD, a provider of virtual primary care services, today announced the strategic acquisition of key assets from Optimal Human Health MD (“Optimal”), a nationwide virtual care provider specializing in women’s health.
- The acquisition marks LifeMD’s official entry into the women’s health market, establishing a scalable clinical foundation for a comprehensive virtual health program focused on hormone health, bone density, metabolism, and long-term
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Femtech: Overture Life Secures $20.6M to Advance IVF Automation
What You Should Know:
- Overture Life today announced a significant $20.6M strategic funding round, bringing its total capital raised to $57M from leading industry investors.
- Supported by Overwater Ventures, GV (formerly Google Ventures), and Khosla Ventures, the $20.6M strategic round reflects deep investor conviction in Overture’s science-led mission.
- The capital will support additional clinical research and product development, accelerating the refinement and
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Womaness and Walmart Partner to Expand Access to Menopause Solutions
What You Should Know:
- Womaness, a modern menopause brand offering a wide range of solutions, has announced a new partnership with Walmart.
- Starting today, Womaness products will be available in select Walmart stores and online, as part of Walmart’s broader Women’s Intimate Health Space initiative. This collaboration aims to address the need for accessible, affordable, and effective menopause products.
Walmart Expands Access to Menopause Solutions
Walmart's customer
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Trellis Health Launches with $1.8M for Personalized Women’s Health
What You Should Know:
- Trellis Health, a digital health platform designed to empower women with personalized, proactive care, today emerged from stealth.
- The company is launching with $1.8M in pre-seed funding from Palette Ventures, Swizzle Ventures, NEXTBLUE, Suncoast Ventures, and Sundial Foundation, along with high-profile healthcare individuals, including Care.com founder Sheila Marcelo, the co-founders of Flo Health, Yuri Gurski and Andrei Kouzel, Mike
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Journey Pregnancy App Integrates with Epic EHR for Enhanced Maternal Care
What You Should Know:
- Emagine Solutions Technology announced a major update to its signature app, The Journey Pregnancy, with the integration of Epic EHR system in the United States.
- The integration elevates the already advanced app into a powerful tool for both pregnant women and healthcare providers, offering enhanced personalized support throughout pregnancy and postpartum.
The Journey Pregnancy App: A Robust Maternal Health Tool
The Journey Pregnancy App is a
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FemTech: Evvy Launches Fertility Insights to Increase Chances of Conception
What You Should Know:
- Evvy, a pioneering company dedicated to closing the gender health gap through vaginal microbiome biomarkers, has introduced revolutionary Fertility Insights within its flagship Vaginal Microbiome Test.
- As the first and only validated, at-home, mNGS (metagenomic next-generation sequencing) vaginal microbiome test, Evvy is now expanding its capabilities to provide science-backed insights into fertility. This innovation addresses a critical yet often
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Philips and Ingeborg Initiatives Partner to Improve Maternal and Infant Health in Arkansas
What You Should Know:
- Philips, a global leader in health technology, and Ingeborg Initiatives, a non-profit organization dedicated to improving maternal and infant health announced a partnership to provide all expectant parents in Arkansas with access to the Philips Avent Pregnancy+ app.
- The initiative aims to enhance prenatal care, increase health literacy, and promote healthy habits among expectant families.
- Arkansas currently faces significant challenges in maternal
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Sheba and Nuvo Partner to Deploy AI-Driven Pregnancy Monitoring
What You Should Know:
- Sheba Medical Center, a global medical institution, and Nuvo Group, a pioneer in remote pregnancy monitoring forms a strategic collaboration to develop and deploy AI-powered solutions for prenatal care.
- This partnership, facilitated by ARC (Sheba's innovation arm), aims to transform pregnancy monitoring, enhance clinical decision-making, and improve outcomes for mothers and babies.
Enhance Maternal and Fetal Outcomes
The collaboration will focus
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Halle Berry Launches Respin Health: Personalized Menopause Care and Community
What You Should Know:
- Respin, the health and wellness platform founded by Oscar-winning actress Halle Berry, is evolving into a comprehensive female longevity brand.
- The transformation introduces a 360-degree experience designed to support women throughout their midlife journey, focusing on navigating menopause.
“I found out I was in perimenopause at 54 - abruptly, with no warning from my doctors. I was not prepared and did not know where to turn for support. I was one
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