Don’t let funding issues put women’s health on the back burner

Funding cut for landmark study of women's health

The Women's Health Initiative, begun in the 1990s, has made many important discoveries. Now funding to collect more research data will end in September.

After yet another commercial initiative aimed at educating people about the menstrual cycle, while research and government lag behind, the...

Women’s Health Initiative, known for hormone therapy trials, to lose federal funding

The WHI, an enormous study that shaped treatment of menopause symptoms and other conditions, is on the verge of shutting down

Don’t let funding issues put women’s health on the back burner

s the NIH undergoes fundamental changes to align scientific resources to public health needs, women’s health needs must not continue to be overlooked.

Femtech’s big year ahead – but old patterns hold it back

2025 is shaping up to be a big year for femtech, startups that develop solutions for women's health from virtual doulas like Soula to period tracking apps like Flo. The number of deals is climbing, and overall funding is on the rise. But beneath the surface, there are still barriers that could slow the industry’s momentum – and often they trace back to men. Good PR might help to overcome them.