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A common hormonal disorder affecting millions of women just got a name that finally tells the whole story. The change from PCOS to PMOS could help patients get better care and reduce years of confusion.
More than 10 million Americans just regained insurance coverage for a life-changing obesity treatment after CVS reversed its restrictions on Zepbound. The win came after drugmaker Eli Lilly slashed prices to make the medication more accessible.
Millions of patients will regain access to Zepbound after CVS Caremark reversed its decision to drop the popular weight loss medication. Patient voices made the difference in bringing the drug back to insurance coverage.
A groundbreaking survey is gathering the voices of childhood cancer survivors across Africa to improve their long-term care and support. The initiative aims to fill a critical gap in understanding what these survivors face after treatment ends.
Actor Eric Dane spent his final months fighting for ALS research funding before passing away in February 2026. His advocacy helped push critical legislation forward that could lead to a cure for the devastating disease.
Stanford Hospital is letting patients weigh in on new AI tools before they go live, turning everyday people into health tech advisors. One caregiver who helped his wife through a heart transplant is now shaping the future of medical AI.
King Charles III connected with cancer patients at York Hospital's new £2.4m Macmillan Cancer Centre, sharing personal understanding from his own diagnosis. The monarch celebrated the patient-designed facility that will support thousands across the region each year.
South Korea just slashed drug approval times nearly in half, meaning patients could access life-saving treatments months faster than before. The country is hiring 195 new reviewers and completely overhauling how it evaluates new medications.
After more than a year of tireless advocacy, a father's campaign has paid off. His 12-year-old son with Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy will finally access a treatment that could help him walk through his entire school career.
When Shannon was given 6-14 months to live with stage 4 brain cancer, her scientist father refused to accept it. Now he's building a database to help other families find hope.
A bipartisan bill reauthorizing critical ALS research funding moved forward in Congress, championed by advocates including the late actor Eric Dane and a patient who's lived eight years beyond his six-month prognosis. The legislation supports development of investigational drugs and clinical trials that could finally crack this devastating disease.
Twenty-eight people living with type 1 diabetes walked into Canada's Parliament and walked out with real commitments from 49 lawmakers. Their voices just accelerated the path to a cure.
When Payton Herres couldn't access life-saving medication despite insurance approval, she turned to Facebook in desperation. What happened next shows how communities rally when systems fall short.
A hormonal condition affecting 1 in 8 women worldwide now has a more accurate name that could transform how patients get diagnosed and treated. After 14 years of collaboration between medical experts and patients, PCOS is now officially called PMOS (polyendocrine metabolic ovarian syndrome). #
A Manitoba man told he had three to six months to live has recovered to 90% health using a wearable cancer device. His dramatic turnaround is sparking hope for brain cancer patients across Canada.
After consulting 22,000 patients and clinicians worldwide, doctors are changing PCOS to PMOS—a one-letter shift that validates millions of experiences and could transform diagnosis and treatment. The new name reflects what patients have known all along: this condition affects far more than ovaries.
A California cancer support center just expanded to offer four specialized programs helping young adults, men, survivors, and colorectal patients find community. All services remain completely free for Central Coast families facing cancer.
After nearly a century of confusion, a common hormone disorder affecting 170 million people finally has an accurate name. The global medical community just replaced "polycystic ovary syndrome" with a term that reflects what the condition actually does to the body.
A condition affecting 1 in 8 women worldwide just got a new name that better reflects what it actually is. After surveying thousands of patients and doctors globally, polycystic ovary syndrome is now polyendocrine metabolic ovarian syndrome.
A common condition affecting 170 million women worldwide just got a name that finally captures what it really does to the body. After 14 years of research, polycystic ovary syndrome is now polyendocrine metabolic ovarian syndrome, a change that could transform diagnosis and care.
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