Tag: women’s health
PCOS Officially Renamed to PMOS After Decade of Research With 14,000 Participants
Polycystic ovary syndrome has been renamed to polycystic ovary metabolic syndrome after a decade-long consultation with 14,000 healthcare providers and…
PCOS Name Change Campaign Gains Momentum as Women Seek Better Understanding
More than 170 million women worldwide live with PCOS, yet growing advocacy suggests the condition's name contributes to misunderstanding and…
AI Digital Twins Transform Heart Care, but Women’s Health Data Gaps Persist
AI digital twin technology promises revolutionary heart care through personalized virtual models, but historical medical data biases raise questions about…
Endometriosis Affects 10% of Women Yet Faces Chronic Under-recognition, BBC Investigation Reveals
BBC investigation reveals endometriosis affects 10% of women yet faces chronic under-recognition, with diagnostic delays averaging 7-8 years. Women share…
Digital Health Wearables Could Address Women’s Medical Under-Representation
New analysis shows wearable technology could address women's under-representation in medical research through continuous health monitoring. Clinical validation and equity…
Why Alzheimer’s disease hits women harder: new evidence on sex-specific risk factors
A UC San Diego study of over 17,000 adults reveals that women are disproportionately sensitive to dementia risk factors including…
Polycystic Ovary Syndrome: Why 70% of Cases Go Undiagnosed
Polyendocrine metabolic ovarian syndrome (PMOS), formerly PCOS, affects 7–12% of women globally, yet up to 70% remain undiagnosed. A recent…