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Senator Gillibrand Leads First Congressional Hearing on Menopause, Calls for Increased Research and Treatment

Senator Gillibrand Leads First Congressional Hearing on Menopause, Calls for Increased Research and Treatment

U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY) spearheaded the inaugural congressional hearing on menopause, held by the Senate Committee on Aging. The hearing, titled 'Half the Country, Zero Hearings: Meeting the Moment to End the Menopause Care Gap in America,' highlighted the significant 'care gap' in menopause, describing it as underresearched, undertreated, and underdiscussed. Experts, including gynecologists and healthcare professionals, testified on the urgent need for greater investment in research, improved public education, and enhanced access to care for menopausal women. Senator Gillibrand emphasized that women constitute half of the American population, with 8 to 10 million experiencing menopausal symptoms annually, and should not suffer in silence. She, along with Republican Senator Rick Scott, announced a bipartisan request for the Government Accountability Office (GAO) to produce a report detailing the existing gaps in menopause research and treatment. Jennifer Weiss-Wolf, executive director of the...

US regulators to examine testosterone therapy as use by menopausal women rises

US regulators to examine testosterone therapy as use by menopausal women rises

By Siddhi Mahatole and Padmanabhan Ananthan Sept 17 (Reuters) - U.S. health regulators will review the scientific evidence on testosterone use in menopausal women on Thursday, including its benefits, risks, dosing and role in female health, as well as perspectives from doctors and patients.

Dr. Nicole Saphier, Trump's 3rd surgeon general pick, faces Senate questions over her vaccine stance

Dr. Nicole Saphier, Trump's 3rd surgeon general pick, faces Senate questions over her vaccine stance

Dr. Nicole Saphier, President Donald Trump’s nominee for surgeon general, has faced scrutiny over her stance on childhood vaccines

US regulators examine testosterone therapy for women as experts debate evidence, safety

US regulators examine testosterone therapy for women as experts debate evidence, safety

By Siddhi Mahatole and Padmanabhan Ananthan Sept 17 (Reuters) - US health regulators weighing testosterone use in menopausal women at a public meeting on Thursday were told by some experts that a female-specific product was needed while others pointed to gaps in evidence on the hormone's broader

U.S. Congressman Chris Smith Calls for Reinstatement of Rule on Obamacare Abortion Coverage Transparency

U.S. Congressman Chris Smith Calls for Reinstatement of Rule on Obamacare Abortion Coverage Transparency

U.S. Congressman Chris Smith, who leads the congressional Pro-Life Caucus, is urging President Trump to reissue the Exchange Program Integrity Final Rule. This call follows a report from a nonpartisan federal watchdog, the Government Accountability Office (GAO), which found that nearly a third of Affordable Care Act (ACA) plans cover abortions. Specifically, 1,719 out of 6,655 qualified health plans offered on Obamacare exchanges cover “non-excepted abortion services,” meaning elective abortions not resulting from rape, incest, or danger to the mother’s life. The report indicates that approximately 4.4 million Americans are enrolled in Obamacare plans that include abortion coverage. Congressman Smith asserts that the ACA currently fails to apply the Hyde Amendment, which prohibits the use of federal funds for abortions except in specific circumstances, thereby allowing taxpayer dollars to subsidize these services. He also highlighted that some insurance issuers did not comply with the ACA’s consumer transp...

US regulators urge more research on testosterone therapy for women as experts debate benefits, risks

US regulators urge more research on testosterone therapy for women as experts debate benefits, risks

By Siddhi Mahatole and Padmanabhan Ananthan Sept 17 (Reuters) - US health regulators on Thursday called for more data on testosterone therapies for women, with FDA officials urging manufacturers to conduct studies that could support future approvals of female-specific products.

Republican senator faults Trump vaccine policy for US measles deaths as panel weighs health nominees

Republican senator faults Trump vaccine policy for US measles deaths as panel weighs health nominees

By Ahmed Aboulenein WASHINGTON, Sept 16 (Reuters) - The Republican chairman of the U.S.

Feeling tired? You're not alone, new CDC report says

Feeling tired? You're not alone, new CDC report says

Fatigue is "generally defined as physical or mental tiredness or exhaustion that does not improve with additional sleep or rest."

Susie Wiles, Trump's chief of staff, says she's cancer free months after diagnosis

Susie Wiles, Trump's chief of staff, says she's cancer free months after diagnosis

White House chief of staff Susie Wiles says she is cancer free after being diagnosed with early-stage breast cancer in March.

Congress set to discuss this once taboo topic in women's health

Congress set to discuss this once taboo topic in women's health

Congress will talk about vaginal estrogen and hot flashes at its first-ever hearing on menopause Wednesday, Sept. 16.

Mayo Clinic Details Employment Policies Including Disability Accommodations and Post-Offer Requirements

Mayo Clinic Details Employment Policies Including Disability Accommodations and Post-Offer Requirements

Mayo Clinic, a not-for-profit organization, has outlined its comprehensive employment policies, emphasizing its commitment to providing reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities. These accommodations are designed to ensure equal access and remove barriers throughout the employment process, from job application to onboarding. The clinic also specifies that all job offers are contingent upon the successful completion of a post-offer placement assessment. This assessment includes a urine drug screen, an immunization review, and, if applicable, tuberculin (TB) skin testing. Furthermore, Mayo Clinic participates in E-Verify, a system that allows employers to confirm the work authorization of new hires by providing information from their Form I-9 to the Social Security Administration and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security. The organization also highlights its Neuroimmunology Laboratory's unique approach to phenotype-specific antibody evaluations, aimed at easing physician burden...

Senator Rick Scott Urges Congress to Pass SAFE KIDS Act to Combat Birth Tourism

Senator Rick Scott Urges Congress to Pass SAFE KIDS Act to Combat Birth Tourism

U.S. Senator Rick Scott is calling on Congress to pass his proposed legislation, the SAFE KIDS Act, aimed at preventing birth tourism and addressing the exploitation of America's immigration laws by foreign adversaries, including Communist China. Senator Scott highlighted the urgency of this bill by referencing a specific case in St. Augustine, Florida, where children are in legal limbo due to an uncollected surrogacy arrangement involving a Chinese national who has never entered the U.S. He also noted an upcoming hearing by the U.S. House Oversight and Government Reform Committee Task Force on Defending Constitutional Rights and Exposing Institutional Abuses, which will focus on suspected birth tourism abuses in the Miami area. Scott emphasized that current businesses in Florida appear to be structured around exploiting the immigration system, underscoring the need for legislative action to protect vulnerable individuals from being trafficked and treated as commodities. He urged his Senate colleagues to p...