Deb Gordon, Contributor

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20% Of Female College Students Can’t Afford Period Products, New Survey Shows

New research shows that one in five college students can’t afford period products, consistent with other data that demonstrates widespread period poverty.

82% Of Workers Expect Employers To Support Well-Being, Yet 1/4 Feel Bad At Work, New Survey Shows

While American workers across sectors striking for better pay and benefits, employees around the globe are looking to their employers for help managing their well-being.

Just Two Health Plans Earned 5 Stars In New 2023 Health Plan Ratings

In the latest health plan ratings released by the National Committee for Quality Assurance, there are glimmers of improvement amid few standouts.

84% Of Women Unaware That Menopause Can Affect Oral Health, New Survey Shows

Menopause can cause oral health symptoms, but a new survey from Delta Dental shows most women have no idea that menopause is linked to oral health.

Women Pay $15 Billion More Than Men For Medical Costs, New Report Shows

A new Deloitte report shows that women pay $15.4 billion more than men on out-of-pocket medical expenses. Plus, women get less health insurance value than men.

Betting On The Promise Of AI, Hint Health Announces New OpenAI Collaboration

Hint Health, a digital health company serving direct primary care providers, is launching a new product, powered by OpenAI, to strengthen doctor-patient relationships.

Women Less Keen To Get Pregnant Since The Pandemic Began, New Study Shows

A new study shows that the pandemic has affected the fertility plans for many women surveyed. Those attitudes persisted for most as the pandemic dragged on.

Birth Control Often At The Center Of Women’s Bad Healthcare Experiences

Recent research shows that nearly half of young women have bad healthcare experiences. Perhaps no area of care is more sensitive than reproductive health.

Almost 50% Of Young Women Report Negative Healthcare Experiences, New Study Shows

A new report released this week from the Kaiser Family Foundation (KFF) starkly illustrates just how poorly many women feel they have been treated by their doctors.

Nearly 80% Of Women With Breast Cancer Face Financial Toxicity, New Study Shows

The physical and emotional side effects from cancer treatment can be notoriously toxic. The financial impact can be incredibly painful as well.