Polycystic ovary syndrome, also known as PCOS, has a new name
Polyendocrine metabolic ovarian syndrome, formerly known as polycystic ovary syndrome, impacts about 1 in 8 people assigned female at birth.
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Feeling invisible, many disabled caregivers also need support
Over a third of family caregivers in the U.S. have disabilities — and are more likely to be caregivers than people without disabilities.
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Who gets to speak for mothers of autistic children?
A key federal advisory committee has been reshaped around MAHA moms, raising questions about who gets heard in setting pivotal policy.
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How the term ‘neurodivergent’ moved from activists to pop culture — and politics
Nicki Minaj is one of the most recent Trump supporters to identify herself as “neurodivergent,” embracing a narrow definition of a once-niche term commonly associated with autism and ADHD.
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For Black women with Tourette syndrome, long-standing invisibility meets viral attention
Their journey to diagnosis is often marked by doubt and confusion, which have not abated as a controversy from an awards show ceremony continues to unfold.
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Idaho considers an 'apocalyptic' choice for disabled people and families
Difficult budget decisions in a number of states are threatening vital programs for disabled people at home and caregivers in the workforce.
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Older gay men built their own hockey fandom. Then came 'Heated Rivalry.'
The hit show is an unexpected invitation for some older gay hockey fans to reflect on love, acceptance and coming out.
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Disability groups are standing united for trans rights. That hasn't always been the case.
Forty years ago, disability advocates abandoned the LGBTQ+ community in exchange for legal protections. Decades later, they are fighting a Trump administration rule to roll-back more safeguards for trans people.
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Who gets the right to park in accessible spots?
New laws and legislation to give all pregnant people disability placards are colliding with the reality of a system that already fails many disabled people.
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Trans people and people of color have been quietly erased from national caregiving plan
The decision ignores the stark reality that underserved communities experience greater negative impacts from caregiving, from financial hardships to worse health outcomes, advocates say.