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Jennifer Gerson
Latest from Jennifer Gerson
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What it's like when puberty and perimenopause are under the same roof
You and your kids are both going through big hormonal changes. Here's how to navigate that.
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Why you might be seeing ramen at your neighbor’s door on Halloween
With the threat of SNAP benefits being cut on November 1, a movement has gone viral online to encourage the distribution of shelf-stable goods with candy.
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The issue that forged the unlikely Mamdani-Hochul alliance
A shared interest in affordable, universal child care is a sign of how critical the issue is to many New York voters, experts say.
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What influencers got wrong about a new study on estrogen and perimenopause
Here’s what you should really know about new research on decreased risk of cancer and stroke for those taking estrogen during perimenopause.
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What’s the deal with weighted vests?
There seem to be benefits from walking with weighted vests, but it doesn't necessarily mean you need one if you're perimenopausal or postmenopausal.
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The black box warning on menopause treatments is changing. Here’s why.
The FDA chief has indicated he’s interested in altering the warning on hormone therapies with estrogen. Experts say it’s complicated.
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Menopause, mental health and a little Neko Case
Welcome to the first edition of The 19th's new menopause newsletter.
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‘They deserve this transparency’: Rep. Ayanna Pressley calls for hearing with Epstein survivors
In a letter shared exclusively with The 19th, Democrats are pushing for a House Oversight Committee Hearing to prioritize survivor voices as a critical step towards holistic justice.
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Debbie Dingell tells her story — even when she doesn't want to
The Michigan congresswoman is again recounting her childhood experiences as funding to combat domestic violence is under threat.
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Trump administration pulls back on work combating human trafficking, long a top GOP priority
As Republicans reel from the fallout surrounding accused sex trafficker Jeffrey Epstein, advocates working on human trafficking issues say the administration has abandoned promises to prioritize the issue.