Society for Women's Health Research

10/24/2026

October is , a time to empower yourself with health care knowledge.

? 2 out of 3 people living with Alzheimer’s disease are women.

💡 Be your own best health advocate! All SWHR resources are free and available for download on our website. Learn more about , including risk factors and screening options: https://swhr.org/health_focus_area/alzheimers-disease/

10/24/2026

Connecting research with action is essential to turning evidence into meaningful change for women across the lifespan.

This week, Madelyn Adams, MPA, Associate Director of Public Policy and Advocacy, and Syreen Goulmamine, MPH, CHES®, CDI, Associate Director of Research Translation and Programs, attended the CU Anschutz Ludeman Family Center for Women's Health Research National Conference on Women’s Health & S*x Differences Research. There, they heard from researchers about the latest evidence and emerging studies advancing our understanding of women’s health and s*x differences across the lifespan — from puberty through pregnancy through menopause and beyond.

Goulmamine presented a poster on “Age-Related Differences in Comfort Discussing Menopause in the Workplace Among Employees and Supervisors (SWHR EMPACT Menopause Study)."

Adams spoke on the panel “Women’s Health Advocacy: Why It Matters and How to Get Started.” In her remarks, Adams stated, "we can't say that we need science and evidence-driven policies if it never reaches the people making the decisions."

10/23/2026

The years around , including and , are important times to prioritize your . While menopause does not cause , changes during can affect risk.

This , learn four things about menopause and heart health from the American Heart Association and The Menopause Society:

Highlights: October is Menopause Awareness Month, and an estimated 6,000 women in the U.S. enter menopause every day. The American Heart Association’s Go Red for Women movement offers menopause and heart health tools and information at...

10/23/2026

SWHR CEO Kathryn Schubert spoke with USA TODAY this week about the new executive order on women's health and what it means for every day women and the future of women's health research.

"I think it's an exciting time right now, no matter what side of the aisle you fall on. We're seeing both sides come together and want to make this change and close this [women's health] gap - it is a positive step in the right direction," Schubert said.

The executive order reflects the call for a National Strategy on women's health that SWHR made with American College of Obstetricians & Gynecologists - ACOG and the Women's First Research Coalition earlier this summer.

Read more from USA Today: https://ow.ly/7xm550ZZV5t

10/22/2026

October is .

The period can be difficult, especially if you are facing grief and trauma from loss. Try to prioritize healing after pregnancy—both physically and emotionally.

🩷 Remember that you are not alone in your maternal health journey. 🩷

Explore SWHR’s resources on to learn more: https://ow.ly/up0l5100a23

Looking for support for yourself or a loved one? Check out March of Dimes resources for loss on their Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month webpage: https://www.marchofdimes.org/pregnancyandinfantlossmonth

10/22/2026

We appreciate Norah O'Donnell and the CBS Mornings team for continuing to shine a light on women's health research and the need for robust funding.

In a full interview with Dr. Jay Bhattacharya and Dr. Alicia Jackson, O'Donnelle said "the Society for Women's Health Research and dozens of big medical organizations have called on Congress to approve $20 billion, a 10-year national strategy." Listen to the full CBS Mornings segment as they discuss the new executive order on women's health and more:

Director of the National Institutes of Health Dr. Jay Bhattacharya and Director of the Advanced Research Projects Agency for Health Dr. Alicia Jackson sit down with "CBS Mornings" to discuss President Trump's executive order creating a women's health division within the NIH.

10/22/2026

High blood pressure, or , is a major risk factor for . Yet, less than 1 in 4 women with hypertension have their blood pressure under control.

This , Office on Women's Health - U.S. Department of Health and Human Services encourages women to make heart healthy habits part of everyday life, including:
> Checking blood pressure regularly
> Choosing nutritious foods
> Incorporating daily physical activity
> Prioritizing sleep and stress management
> Staying on top of preventative care
> Taking early action against chronic conditions

Learn more at https://womenshealth.gov/nwbpaw/focus-areas.

10/21/2026

In its coverage of the new executive order on women's health, The New York Times references the National Strategy to Close the Women's Health Gap from SWHR, the American College of Obstetricians & Gynecologists - ACOG, and the Women First Research Coalition, highlighting its relevance in the national conversation on women's health.

Read the full article: https://ow.ly/gZaS50ZZPXo

10/21/2026

Did you hear? We have a new chapter in our Savvy and 65 Medicare Guide!

The Women and Obesity chapter breaks down what women should know about obesity, treatment options, and navigating care as they approach and enter Medicare.

Created by SWHR and HealthyWomen to make Medicare a little easier to understand.

Explore the guide: https://ow.ly/K4An50ZY1J0

10/21/2026

A woman's breast cancer risk can increase as she ages, yet older women are often excluded from . Breast cancer can also develop and behave differently in older women, says Neil Carleton, a cancer biologist at Brigham and Women’s Hospital.

This , learn about and aging in a new article from STAT:

There’s increasing evidence that older women with breast cancer could benefit from more tailored treatments. STAT Wunderkind Neil Carleton is working to make that a reality.