Top 5 Women’s Health Articles of 2024
Take a look at this year’s top articles — one showcasing enhanced weight loss through Semaglutide use in post-menopausal women on hormonal therapy.
- Semaglutide Shows Enhanced Weight Loss in Postmenopausal Women on Hormone Therapy
During menopause, up to 70% of women experience weight gain due to aging, estrogen decline, a decrease in energy and a decrease in spontaneous physical activity energy.
Read here - Postmenopausal Women Who Use Hormone Therapy Biologically Younger
Women with disadvantaged backgrounds may also benefit more than women with a higher socioeconomic status, study results show.
Read here - Menopause Increases Brain Estrogen Receptors, Affecting Memory and Mood
According to a new study, it was found that higher estrogen receptor density could tell whether a woman is premenopausal or postmenopausal, and that it’s related to lower memory scores and mood and cognitive issues in postmenopausal women.
Read here - Poor Sleep in Midlife Linked to Higher Cardiovascular Disease Risk for Women
Up to 50% of women have reported that they struggle with sleep issues in midlife, while CVD stands as the main cause of death in women.
Read here - The IRA’s Impact on Women in Medicare
In 2025, the out-of-pocket cap and other Part D related provisions in the Inflation Reduction Act are projected to save women in Medicare an average of 28% in out-of-pocket costs, according to a new analysis from the Office of the Assistant Secretary for Planning and Evaluation.
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Conversations With Perry and Friends: Paul Fronstin, Ph.D.
May 9th 2025Perry Cohen, Pharm.D., a longtime member of the Managed Healthcare Executive editorial advisory board, is host of the Conversations with Perry and Friends podcast. In this episode, his guest is Paul Fronstin, Ph.D., director of health benefits research at the Employee Benefit Research Institute.
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Conversations With Perry and Friends
April 14th 2025Perry Cohen, Pharm.D., a longtime member of the Managed Healthcare Executive editorial advisory board, is host of the Conversations with Perry and Friends podcast. His guest this episode is John Baackes, the former CEO of L.A. Care Health Plan.
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