5.12.21 | Policy
SWHR Launches Coalition to Support NIH Office of Research on Women’s Health
During National Women's Health Week, SWHR launched a new coalition to support the important work of the NIH Office of Research on Women’s Health.
5.6.21 | Maternal Health
Maternal Health Literacy: Educating Mothers to Keep Them Safe
Poor health literacy is a contributing factor to health disparities and may influence maternal and infant health.
4.27.21 | Liver Health
A Psychiatrist’s Advice for Managing Chronic Liver Illness
Psychological care can have an immense impact on the quality of life for patients with chronic health issues.
4.22.21 | Coronavirus
COVID-19 Impedes Career Progress for Women in STEMM
The COVID-19 pandemic has imperiled the careers of many women in the biomedical workforce as they face disproportionately greater caregiving responsibilities at home and related productivity losses at work.
4.19.21 | Bone Health
Report on Osteoporosis-Related Bone Fractures Reveals High Burden on Women and Society
Implementing broader efforts around the prevention of osteoporosis and treatment of related fractures would have a major impact on women’s quality of life.
4.13.21 | Coronavirus
COVID-19: More Research Needed on Maternal and Infant Health Outcomes
Pregnant individuals and newborns have immune systems that are more susceptible to viral infections than the general population.
4.7.21 | Research and Clinical Trials
Panel: Improving Diversity in Clinical Trials Better Serves Patients
Researchers and health care stakeholders must actively pursue more representative clinical trials and make changes that encourage the participation of historically marginalized groups within the research community.
3.30.21 | Policy
Exploring Opportunities to Engage with NIH and FDA to Advance Research
SWHR looks forward to working with the new Congress and administration to advance women’s health, and will continue to support robust funding for the NIH to benefit research that addresses the unique health needs of women across the lifespan.
3.22.21 | Endometriosis
SWHR’s Endometriosis Toolkit Empowers Patients to Take Charge of Their Health
SWHR launched its new Endometriosis Toolkit: A Guide to Patient Empowerment, designed to help people of all ages with endometriosis navigate their care.
