Wales appoints first Women's Health Minister, Delyth Jewell

“Women’s voices should be heard and pain should never be ignored,” says Wales’s first Women’s Health Minister

Wales’s first women’s health minister, Delyth Jewell, committed to addressing the normalization of pain in women’s healthcare following a Women’s Health Summit on July 16. The summit brought together clinicians and researchers to discuss pain linked to clinical procedures. Following the event, stakeholders will draft minimum standards for service user engagement.

HealthyWomen Launches Brain Health Coalition to Normalize Brain Health as Part of Midlife Care

HealthyWomen launched a brain health coalition on July 10, 2026. This initiative addresses brain health within midlife care.

Only one-in-three voters say US healthcare system meeting women’s needs

Only 31% of US voters believe healthcare effectively meets women’s needs, compared to 41% for men's needs, according to a survey of 1,206 registered voters conducted by Impact Research and Echelon Insights for Center Forward between January 12-16, 2026. The survey found 92% of voters agree women have distinct health needs. This demonstrates a significant perceived care gap for women, highlighting areas of opportunity for femtech operators and investors.

Perinatal collaborative care linked to decreases in depression, anxiety, with Roshni Koli, MD

A perinatal collaborative care study found embedding mental health care within OB/GYN settings resulted in high engagement and rapid symptom remission. Roshni Koli, MD, observed these outcomes. This suggests a compelling integration model for other maternal health providers.

Nicotinamide riboside and pterostilbene linked to reduced severity, frequency of menopause symptoms

A pilot trial observed a reduction of 50% or more in the severity and frequency of hot flashes, bloating, and poor sleep within 7 days in menopausal women. The trial attributed these improvements to nicotinamide riboside and pterostilbene. This research presents a potential non-hormonal treatment avenue for menopausal symptom management.

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