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Wendy O· 2025-09-24 20:54
Industry Perspective - The industry is shifting blame for the Autism/Tylenol issue from mothers to big pharma [1] - The industry emphasizes the need for personalized healthcare [4] - The industry highlights the necessity of women's health studies [4] Recommendations for Stakeholders - The industry advises women to trust their instincts and speak out [3] - The industry encourages women not to blindly trust doctors [4] - The industry suggests that men should be more proactive in healthcare [4] - The industry views the situation positively for women's health [4]
First Horizon Chief Human Resources Officer Tanya Hart Named a 2025 Woman of Impact by American Heart Association
Prnewswire· 2025-09-15 23:30
Group 1 - First Horizon Corporation's Chief Human Resources Officer, Tanya Hart, has been recognized as a 2025 Woman of Impact by the MidSouth Chapter of the American Heart Association, highlighting her contributions to women's health and community well-being [1][2][4] - The Woman of Impact program emphasizes the significance of women's health, particularly in combating cardiovascular disease, which is the leading cause of death among women [2] - Tanya Hart was part of a local cohort that raised over $200,000 in nine weeks, showcasing her dedication to community health initiatives [3] Group 2 - First Horizon Corporation, with $82.1 billion in assets as of June 30, 2025, is a prominent regional financial services company operating in 12 states in the southern U.S. [5] - The company offers a wide range of services including commercial, private banking, consumer, small business, wealth and trust management, retail brokerage, capital markets, fixed income, and mortgage banking [5] - First Horizon has received accolades as one of the nation's best employers and a Top 10 Most Reputable U.S. Bank, as recognized by Fortune and Forbes magazines [5]
In the margins. How medicine ignores women. | Natalia Mierzejewska | TEDxTrilo Youth
TEDx Talks· 2025-08-14 16:08
Diagnosis & Prevalence of Endometriosis - Approximately 176 million women worldwide experience delayed endometriosis diagnosis, often waiting years [3] - Endometriosis affects 1 in 10 Polish women, yet diagnosis takes 7-10 years on average [4][5] Historical Context & Gender Bias in Medicine - Historically, women's health issues were neglected due to male dominance in medicine, exemplified by the "wandering uterus" theory [6][7][8][9][10][11] - Victorian era saw "hysteria" diagnosis used to control women, highlighting the lack of development in female healthcare [10][11][12] - Women were excluded from medical practice due to beliefs about their mental instability and potential infertility from using their brains too much [12][13][14] - The concept of the "male norm" persists, with anatomy and physiology studies often based on male subjects [18][19] Clinical Trials & Medication Effectiveness - Clinical trials often exclude women due to hormonal fluctuations, leading to medications working differently or not at all in women [20][21] - Scientific American criticized including both sexes in clinical research as a waste of time and money [21][22] - Diseases are often described through the lens of male symptoms, slowing diagnosis in women, even in cases like stroke or heart attack [23] Research Bias & Objectification - A study ranked women with chronic disease based on attractiveness, highlighting bias in research [24][25] Hope & Advocacy - Lexi's story shows recovery is possible, and she became a gynecologist to advocate for women's health [26] - Breaking the cycle of abuse requires acknowledging the legacy of hysteria and its impact [27]
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Forbes· 2025-08-10 22:32
Women's Health Advocacy - Halle Berry, actress and founder of Respin, advocates for women's menopausal health [1] - Respin was founded to fight for women's health [1] Forbes Over 50 - Halle Berry shared why she started Respin and began advocating for women's menopausal health at ForbesOver50 [1]