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Why Women Age Differently + Endo Awareness Toolkit, Emma Watson’s Habit & More
Sex differences in aging, new endometriosis education tools, migraine events, and a bold film on vulvar pain—here’s what to know this week.
🌞 Good Morning!
From breast cancer breakthroughs to the science of aging, this week’s all about what we can predict—and what we still miss.
🧬 New AI tool approved to predict breast cancer risk
🍞 Celiac diagnosis delays, even in high-risk patients
💡 Why women age differently—and what it means for your health
💪 Emma Watson’s new daily habit I’m trying too
Plus:
📚 Gen Z speak decoded, endo education for clinicians, and a bold new film on vulvar pain
😫 Migraine Awareness Month events
📆 Our first Slack Community call is coming up!
Lots to explore. Let’s dive in.
🔬 Celiac Disease Isn’t Just Gluten: Why Diagnosis Is Delayed—and Symptoms Linger
Celiac disease is still diagnosed years late—even in people with symptoms that should prompt testing. A new study also explains why symptoms often continue, even on a gluten-free diet. This article breaks down the research, what it means for patients, and why these delays persist—especially for women and underserved communities.
A big thank you to Alice Bast, the CEO of Beyond Celiac, for sharing these reports.
👉 Related: Check out Fempower Health’s resources, including podcast interviews on the microbiome.
💡 Breast Cancer Prevention Just Leveled Up: What Two Breakthroughs Mean for the Future of Women’s Health
Big Wins in Breast Cancer Prevention
An AI tool that predicts your risk from a mammogram—before anything shows up.
A menopause drug that may also prevent invasive breast cancer.
Both are FDA-backed. Both could change care. This is what smart, equitable innovation in women’s health looks like.
🙌🏼 Related: AI in Women’s Health: Will It Solve Medical Inequity or Scale It?
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🙌🏼 What Keeps Me Curious (Plus)
💪 New Habit to Try
Emma Watson swears by this daily practice—and it's surprisingly simple. Science-backed and calming, it might just become your next go-to ritual.
🙌🏼 Endo Awareness for Clinicians
ThinkEndo, developed with the Mayo Clinic, is the first campaign of its kind to equip primary care teams with tools to recognize endometriosis early. 👉 Get the free toolkit
💬 Gen Z Speak, Decoded
Ever feel like Gen Z is speaking another language? This high school teacher hilariously—and helpfully—breaks it down.
💡 Sex Ed, Reimagined
Cliterate is changing the game when it comes to body, sex, and intimacy education. Their resources are bold, inclusive, and deeply needed.
👉 Explore their work
🧬 Why Women Age Differently
New research may explain the sex-based disparities in age-related diseases—from Alzheimer’s to heart disease. Could mitochondria hold the key?
💬 Announcements & Events
🩺 Migraine & Headache Awareness Month
Don’t miss June’s lineup of expert-led events hosted by the American Migraine Foundation. Because no one should have to suffer in silence.
👉 Check out the events
🎬 A Must-See Film on Vulvar Pain (LA Only)
Lady Parts is a raw, funny, and powerful feature film about living with vulvar pain and reclaiming your voice. LA screening on June 21—sign up now!
👉 Reserve your spot
📆 Slack Community Monthly Call
The first-ever Fempower Health Slack call is this Tuesday! Let’s connect, share insights, and build something powerful together.
💬 Not in the community yet? Join here
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