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U.S. Senate Committee Addresses Menopause Care Gap, Calls for Increased Federal Research and Training

U.S. Senate Committee Addresses Menopause Care Gap, Calls for Increased Federal Research and Training

The U.S. Senate Special Committee on Aging recently held its first-ever hearing dedicated to menopause, titled 'Half the Country, Zero Hearings: Meeting the Moment to End the Menopause Care Gap in America.' Chaired by Senator Rick Scott (R-FL) and Ranking Member Senator Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY), the hearing brought together medical experts, researchers, and women's health advocates to discuss significant deficiencies in menopause research, physician training, and access to treatment. Approximately 2 million women enter menopause annually, experiencing symptoms that can severely impact daily life, including hot flashes, insomnia, mood changes, and brain fog. Senator Gillibrand highlighted that less than 1% of federal women's health research funding is allocated to menopause, and about 80% of OB-GYN residents feel unprepared to discuss menopause. Dr. Jean Wactawski-Wende, a SUNY Distinguished Professor, testified that federal funding for menopause research is inadequate, noting a lack of clinical trials in ...

Senator Gillibrand and Senator Scott Hold First Congressional Hearing on Menopause, Request Federal Investigation

Senator Gillibrand and Senator Scott Hold First Congressional Hearing on Menopause, Request Federal Investigation

U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY), serving as ranking member and chairman of the U.S. Senate Special Committee on Aging, collaborated with Senator Rick Scott (R-FL) to conduct the first-ever congressional hearing focused on menopause. During the hearing, expert witnesses underscored the critical need to enhance research, training, and care related to menopause. Senators Gillibrand and Scott also submitted a bipartisan request to the federal Government Accountability Office (GAO) to examine the current coordination and funding mechanisms for menopause research and care within the federal government. Senator Gillibrand highlighted that menopause affects over half of the U.S. population, yet it remains one of the most under-researched, undertreated, and underdiagnosed medical fields. Less than one percent of federal women's health research funding is allocated to menopause, and a significant 80% of OB-GYN residents report feeling unprepared to discuss the topic, leading to many women with menopausal symp...

Senator Gillibrand and Senator Scott Host First Congressional Hearing on Menopause, Request Federal Investigation

Senator Gillibrand and Senator Scott Host First Congressional Hearing on Menopause, Request Federal Investigation

U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY), ranking member and chairman of the U.S. Senate Special Committee on Aging, alongside Senator Rick Scott (R-FL), has convened the first-ever congressional hearing dedicated to menopause. Expert witnesses at the hearing emphasized the critical need for improved research, training, and care related to menopause. Following the hearing, Senators Gillibrand and Scott submitted a bipartisan request to the federal Government Accountability Office (GAO). This request seeks an investigation into the current coordination and funding mechanisms within the federal government for menopause research and care. Senator Gillibrand highlighted that menopause affects over half of the U.S. population, yet it remains one of the most under-researched, undertreated, and underdiagnosed medical fields. Less than one percent of federal women's health research funding is allocated to menopause, and a significant majority (80%) of OB-GYN residents report feeling unprepared to discuss the topic w...

Local Physician Addresses Menopause Care Gap Amidst Growing National Attention

Local Physician Addresses Menopause Care Gap Amidst Growing National Attention

Dr. Amy Brenner of Amy Brenner, MD and Associates, is actively working to bridge the 'menopause care gap' by assisting patients in managing a broad spectrum of menopause symptoms and identifying their underlying causes. Dr. Brenner's personal experience with severe menopause symptoms, which she described as 'relentless,' led her to seek hormone replacement therapy, yielding what she called 'life-changing' results. This personal journey motivated her to help other women facing similar challenges. Her practice focuses on comprehensive approaches, including hormone replacement therapy, the use of peptides like GLP-1, and diagnostic testing such as GI map tests to assess gut health and its impact on menopausal symptoms. The federal government has also acknowledged this issue, with a congressional hearing on menopause taking place, and lawmakers advocating for improved treatment options and funding for women's middle-age healthcare needs. Menopause symptoms can encompass hot flashes, night sweats, weight gain, ...

Ezra Friedlander Transforms Failed City Hall Career into Influential Lobbying Firm

Ezra Friedlander Transforms Failed City Hall Career into Influential Lobbying Firm

Ezra Friedlander, founder of The Friedlander Group, established a government-relations and public-affairs consultancy in 2001 after his anticipated career at New York City Hall did not materialize. Friedlander had worked for Mark Green, who lost the mayoral election to Michael Bloomberg, thereby closing Friedlander's path into government. This unexpected turn led him to immediately found his own firm. The Friedlander Group, based in New York and Washington, specializes in federal, state, and city advocacy, media strategy, appropriations, policy development, and political event production. The firm serves a diverse clientele including nonprofit organizations, corporations, municipalities, and foreign entities. A key aspect of their work involves 'translation,' where client missions are reframed into arguments understandable and actionable by legislators, agencies, reporters, or coalition partners. This approach emphasizes strategic timing and persistent follow-through rather than mere access.

South Korea's Lee plans to call for phased denuclearization of North Korea at UN

South Korea's Lee plans to call for phased denuclearization of North Korea at UN

South Korean President Lee Jae Myung says he’ll underscore the need to seek a practical, step-by-step denuclearization of North Korea during this week’s U.N. General Assembly

Man shot by ICE agents in Texas says he is in detention with bullet in back

Man shot by ICE agents in Texas says he is in detention with bullet in back

By Brad Brooks and Kanishka Singh Sept 21 (Reuters) - A man identified as the Venezuelan who was shot and wounded by a federal immigration agent in Texas said on Monday that he was in pain and being held at an ICE detention center with a bullet lodged in his back.

Trump decries Democrats as 'communists,' even as he looks to impress China's communist leader

Trump decries Democrats as 'communists,' even as he looks to impress China's communist leader

President Donald Trump says that communism is the greatest threat the U.S. has ever faced

Gias Foods Recalls Frozen Lemon Alfredo Fettuccine Nationwide Due to Possible Listeria Contamination

Gias Foods Recalls Frozen Lemon Alfredo Fettuccine Nationwide Due to Possible Listeria Contamination

Gias Foods of New York has issued a nationwide recall for two specific lots of its bettergoods Authentic Italian Lemon Alfredo Fettuccine. This frozen pasta dish, sold at Walmart stores across the U.S., was recalled after routine sampling by state laboratories in Washington and Florida detected the possible presence of Listeria monocytogenes. The affected products are 22-ounce frozen entrees in yellow plastic packaging, identifiable by UPC 194346442706. The specific lots recalled are L6079C with an expiration date of September 19, 2027, and L6080C with an expiration date of September 20, 2027. These codes are stamped on the back of the package. As of the September 15 recall notice, no illnesses have been reported in connection with this product. Consumers are advised to return the recalled product to the place of purchase for a full refund and to thoroughly clean any surfaces or utensils that may have come into contact with the product.

What's going on with COVID? The latest on strains, cases, symptoms.

What's going on with COVID? The latest on strains, cases, symptoms.

With the "summer surge" drawing to a close, another uptick in cases is expected come fall. Here's what to know right now.

Kennedy-Linked MAHA Group Allegedly Sought $300,000 for Access to U.S. Health Officials

Kennedy-Linked MAHA Group Allegedly Sought $300,000 for Access to U.S. Health Officials

A nonprofit organization associated with Robert F. Kennedy Jr., known as MAHA, reportedly solicited corporate sponsorships of up to $300,000 in exchange for access to U.S. health officials. These sponsorship packages allegedly included opportunities for speaking slots at events and private dinners with prominent leaders. The upcoming summit organized by MAHA is expected to feature executives from both the technology and healthcare sectors. Furthermore, senior officials from the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) are slated to participate in this event. This arrangement has raised concerns regarding the potential for paid access to government policymakers and the influence of private entities on public health policy.