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Veteran Scientist Spearheads Gender Politics in Women's Health ResearchDavid Page, a pioneer in genomics and former president of the Whitehead Institute for Biomedical Research, stands at the forefront of unraveling the intricate complexities of...

Seasoned Journalist's Perspective on the Future of Cancer Coverage for Federal FirefightersIn a triumphant victory nearly three years in the making, federal firefighters secured presumptive workers’ compensation coverage for various cancers linked to hazardous...

A groundbreaking new report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has shed light on the remarkable impact of the HPV vaccine in preventing cervical cancer in young women across the United...

At her annual OB-GYN visit, Callie Anderson, a 25-year-old woman from Scranton, Pennsylvania, made a life-changing decision. Tired of the birth control pill, she opted for an intrauterine device (IUD) for long-acting, reversible contraception....

Rural Women Prioritize Maternity Care Over Abortion Access - KFF Health NewsBAKER CITY, Ore. — In a distressing turn of events, the only hospital maternity ward in this small Oregon town, just an hour...

New Study Suggests Swapping Butter for Seed Oils Can Prolong LifeA recent study published in JAMA Internal Medicine has shed light on the potential benefits of using certain vegetable oils over butter, pointing to...

In the ongoing debate over Medicaid funding cuts in Washington, words have emerged as powerful weapons. Republican lawmakers and conservative officials have been using provocative language to sway public opinion against the 60-year-old government...

Cervical Cancer Disparities: A Growing Concern in Rural AmericaCervical cancer, a seemingly preventable disease with available screening tests and vaccines, is on the rise in rural counties across the United States. A recent cross-sectional...

In an unexpected turn of events, President Donald Trump made significant budget cuts to the country's leading federal cancer research agency in his early days in office. These cuts, affecting the National Institutes of...

Medicaid: The Lifeline of America's Health Care SystemMedicaid, a crucial state-federal health insurance program designed to assist individuals with low incomes or disabilities, stands as a cornerstone of the U.S. health care system. The...