Osteoporosis is often seen as an inevitable part of aging, especially for postmenopausal women. Many of us grew up with the image of the little old lady, hunched over by kyphosis walking gingerly with a cane. We know older women have to be careful when walking, because a simple trip can cause a life-threatening fracture. We accepted, and even expected, that this was part of the normal and natural age progression for women.
Now is the time to think differently. Menopause may be the end of a
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WeightWatchers Launches Menopause Program with Queen Latifah
What You Should Know:
- WeightWatchers, has announced the launch of WeightWatchers for Menopause, a new program designed to support women through every stage of their menopause journey.
- To launch the program, the company is partnering with Grammy and Emmy Award-winning and Oscar-nominated actress and producer Queen Latifah as its first official spokesperson.
WeightWatchers for Menopause Program
The WeightWatchers for Menopause program takes a comprehensive approach, combining the
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Femtech: Mira Launches Ultra4™, the First At-Home Hormone Monitor with Lab-Quality Insights
What You Should Know:
- Mira, a hormonal health company, has launched Ultra4™, the first at-home hormone monitor to provide lab-quality insights.
- The new device tracks four key hormones—FSH, LH, E3G, and PdG—with a single wand and a 16-minute test. For the first time, people can monitor their entire cycle from home, from ovulation strength to hormonal balance, with the same precision previously available only in clinics.
Why Tracking Four Hormones Matters
Ultra4™'s technology
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Sonio Launches New AI-Powered Product Suite to Enhance Maternal Healthcare in the U.S.
What You Should Know:
- Sonio, a MedTech company specializing in women’s and children’s health, has announced a new range of product offerings designed to serve the maternal community across the U.S..
- The new product offerings, which include Sonio Start, Sonio Plus, Sonio Premium, and Sonio Enterprise, are designed to meet the different needs of clinics and health systems at every level of care.
Addressing Inefficiencies with AI and Automation
The new offerings were specifically
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FemTech: Gameto Secures $44M to Advance Stem Cell Therapy for Infertility and Menopause
What You Should Know:
- Gameto, a clinical-stage biotechnology company focused on reproductive health secures $44M in Series C funding, bringing its total capital raised to a leading $127M.
- The funding, led by Overwater Ventures with participation from multiple investors including Insight Partners and RA Capital, will support the completion of the ongoing Phase 3 trial for its lead program, Fertilo.
Fertilo: A Paradigm Shift in IVF
Fertilo is a novel therapy designed to
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Tiger Lily Collective Launches Free 3D Areola Tattoo Program for Breast Cancer Survivors
What You Should Know:
- Tiger Lily Collective (TLC), a studio specializing in comprehensive health, wellness, and beauty services, has announced a new 3D Areola Tattoo Giveaway program.
- As part of its commitment to empowering survivors, TLC will provide a free 3D areola tattoo each month to a breast cancer survivor. This initiative is designed to remove financial barriers to a service that can be a crucial part of the healing process.
Restoring Confidence Through
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The Journey Pregnancy App Relaunches with AI-Powered Virtual Doula
What You Should Know:
- Emagine Solutions Technology has announced a major redesign and relaunch of its popular app, The Journey Pregnancy.
- The update introduces a host of new features aimed at providing a more seamless and empowering experience for women and healthcare providers. The free app, already a robust tool for pre- and post-partum care, now includes enhanced features for personalized support and health tracking.
AI-Powered Virtual Doula
The most significant
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Gates Foundation Commits $2.5B to Women’s Health R&D to Combat Chronic Underfunding
What You Should Know:
- The Gates Foundation announced a $2.5B commitment through 2030 to accelerate research and development (R&D) focused exclusively on women’s health.
- The investment will support the advancement of more than 40 innovations in five critical, chronically underfunded areas—particularly those affecting women in low- and middle-income countries.
Addressing a Chronically Underfunded Area
Women’s health R&D remains chronically underfunded. Critical
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Progyny Partners with ŌURA to Empower Women’s Health with Wearable Data and Personalized Insights
What You Should Know:
- Progyny, a women’s health and family building solutions, today announced a new partnership with ŌURA, maker of the world’s leading smart ring. The collaboration aims to further empower women to better understand and take action on their health through comprehensive data and personalized insights.
- By incorporating wearable data and insights from ŌURA into the care team decision-support process, from preconception to menopause, Progyny is engaging members
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WeightWatchers Emerges from Bankruptcy, Launches New Menopause Program
What You Should Know:
- WeightWatchers today announced the successful completion of its strategic reorganization process.
- The reorganization positions the Company with significantly enhanced financial flexibility and is accelerating its transformation through key leadership appointments and product expansions, notably into women's health during menopause.
Dr. Kim Boyd Appointed Chief Medical Officer
WeightWatchers has appointed Dr. Kim Boyd as Chief Medical Officer, a
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