6.7.17 | Alzheimer's Disease
Menopause, Memory, and Alzheimer’s Disease
When women think about menopause, they typically think about hot flashes. New research shows that memory problems are a common but under-recognized menopausal symptom.
5.30.17 | Obesity
Obesity-related Eating Disorders in Women
In the U.S., more than four in ten women are obese, compared to a little more than a third of men.
5.26.17
SWHR Calls on Congress to Make Significant Improvements to President’s 2018 Budget Proposal
SWHR is deeply concerned and discouraged to see that the Administration has deprioritized research and development in the 2018 budget through substantial decreases for critical federal agencies, expressed Dr. Amy M. Miller, SWHR president and CEO.
5.17.17 | Sleep
Sleep, Pregnancy, And Your Future Health
This guest blog by Judette Louis MD, MPH from University of South Florida and SWHR Interdisciplinary Network on Sleep Member and Mary Ashley Cain MD from University of South Florida explores the overlaps of sleep and pregnancy.
5.10.17
SWHR Supports Dr. Scott Gottlieb’s Confirmation to Lead FDA
Distinguished physician and health policy expert, Dr. Scott Gottlieb, has been confirmed by the Senate as the next Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Commissioner. President Donald Trump nominated him in March 2017.
5.3.17
SWHR CEO Policy Watch Report – FDA Developments
The Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP Committee) recently voted in favor of Dr. Scott Gottlieb to be the next commissioner of the FDA.
4.26.17
What Fruit Flies Can Tell Us About Human Sleep and Circadian Disorders
This guest blog by Amita Sehgal, PhD from University of Pennsylvania and SWHR Interdisciplinary Network on Sleep Member and Paula Haynes, PhD from University of Pennsylvania explores circadian disorders.
4.20.17
Administrations May Change, But the Scientific Mission Should Not
The scientific community will gather this Earth Day, April 22, to take a public stand “to defend the vital role science plays in health, safety, economies, and governments,” at a March for Science event taking place in more than 500 cities across the world.
4.18.17
SWHR Appoints Sarah Wells Kocsis New Vice President of Public Policy
SWHR hired Sarah Wells Kocsis, MBA, as its new Vice President of Public Policy.
