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Press Releases

• SWHR Supports Gestational Diabetes Mellitus Screenings for All Women (May 31)
  
  
• SWHR Statement on Brain Research through Advancing Innovative Neurotechnologies (BRAIN) Initiative (May 23)
  
  
• Society for Women's Health Research IMAGINES IT (Apr 29)

• SWHR Advocates Returning Decision Power to Women for Menopausal Hormone Therapy ( Apr 16)

• Sex and Gender Women's Health Collaborative Announce Launch (Feb 13)

• SWHR CEO Phyllis Greenberger to Ring NASDAQ Closing Bell (Feb 8)

• SWHR Announces New Partnership with Verizon (Dec 4)

• Excellence in Women’s Health Research Journalism Award Announced (Nov 15)

• Autoimmune Disease Experts Discuss Environmental Impacts (Oct 17)

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Other News

May 23, 2013 - SWHR Statement on the Brain Research through Advancing Innovative Neurotechnologies (BRAIN) Initiative

The National Institutes of Health (NIH) has announced a series of public meetings across the US, to discuss a new initiative called the Brain Research through the Advancing Innovative Neurotechnologies (BRAIN) Initiative. Read more

The Society for Women's Health Research (SWHR) applauds and supports the launch of the ground-breaking BRAIN Initiative. It has the potential to revolutionize our understanding of the human brain, ultimately leading to new treatments, cures, and preventions for brain disorders, including Alzheimer's disease, epilepsy, and traumatic brain injury. Read more

March 15, 2013 - Discovery Health's Dr. John Whyte and SWHR CEO Phyllis Greenberger at Discovery
Channel's "A Heartbeat Away from Stroke" Documentary Premiere Party.

March 17, 2013 - SWHR founder Dr. Florence Haseltine Weighs in on Government Travel Cuts for Scientists

"That is what the taxpayers are paying for - the spread of scientific information." Read more

March 15, 2013 - Endometriosis Still Unknown but Affects Millions of Women Each Year

Endometriosis, a disorder that occurs when cells from the lining of the uterus grow in other areas of
the body, affects millions of women each year. Unfortunately, many women suffer in silence withouth
a proper diagnosis or the right information. Read more

Women's Health News Service

Women's Health Research News Service is a monthly news article, published by SWHR, which covers the latest findings in research on sex differences that affect the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of disease, as well as health issues unique to women. The articles are provided free of charge to all news agencies.

• Recent Groundbreaking Study Reveals Sex Differences in Use of Prescription Drugs (Feb 11)

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