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- 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
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- 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
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- 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
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- 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
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- 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
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- 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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The Journey Pregnancy App Integrates AI Vitals Scan for Maternal Health
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- Emagine Solutions Technology, aiming to be a leading pregnancy tool, has announced a partnership with FaceHeart to integrate its vital signs scanning into The Journey Pregnancy app.
- The collaboration will enable app users to measure key maternal health vitals using their mobile device cameras, facilitating easier health monitoring and addressing gaps in care.
Enhancing Maternal Health Monitoring and Early Detection
Once captured, these vitals can
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Women’s Sexual Health: Wisp Expands At-Home Diagnostics
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- Wisp, a women's telehealth provider in the U.S., serving over 1.5 million patients nationwide, is significantly expanding its diagnostics vertical with the launch of new, affordable at-home testing kits.
- The expansion offers 360-degree sexual and reproductive health care directly to patients' homes, cutting wait times, removing stigma, and empowering individuals to take control of their health.
Growing Suite of At-Home Testing Solutions
Building
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Agentic AI in Fertility: Inside Berry Fertility’s Smart Compose Tool
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- Berry Fertility, a patient-management platform for IVF, IUI, embryo transfer, and egg freezing, today announced the launch of its AI-powered Smart Compose tool.
- The solution brings agentic AI directly to fertility care, streamlining patient communications and empowering clinical staff to deliver more personalized and efficient support.
Addressing the Communication Burden in Fertility Care
In today's fast-paced healthcare environment, fertility
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Eli Raises $12M to Launch the Hormometer™, The World’s First Real-Time Hormone Monitor
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- Eli, a health technology company, announced it has raised $12M in Series A funding to scale its vision for real-time hormone monitoring led by BDC Capital’s Thrive Venture Fund, with participation from Muse Capital, TELUS Global Ventures, and other key investors. This brings the company's total funding to $20M.
- The new capital will be used to bring the Hormometer™—the world’s first instant hormone monitoring system—to millions of people, addressing a
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