Healthcare Has Always Failed Women. These Founders Are Fixing It

The most urgent gaps in women’s health aren’t waiting for a breakthrough. Meet two of the founders Serena Williams is mentoring through Reckitt Catalyst.

Mammograms Can Reveal Heart Risk, But Few Women Are Ever Told

A former Susan G. Komen CEO’s new institute wants breast arterial calcification, a heart disease marker, on every mammogram report. No clinical guideline exists yet.

Breast Cancer And The Myth Of Strength—Miranda McKeon Speaks Out

Miranda McKeon, diagnosed with breast cancer at age 19, is speaking out about the pain, fertility loss and fear of recurrence that the “strength” narrative leaves out.

A ‘Verity’ Strong Opening Underscores The Power Of Women In Theaters

‘Verity’ earned a strong opening thanks to a female audience who discovered the story through Colleen Hoover’s novel. Women are showing up for several movies in 2026.

Obesity Startup Ilant Health Bets Its Revenue On Better Patient Outcomes

Founder Elina Onitskansky’s Ilant Health has raised over $22 million to pair weight loss drugs with dietitians, behavioral health and peer support.

The Lesson Of Cornell: When Institutions Protect Themselves, Women Pay

Cornell’s sexual assault allegations echo a case from 41 years ago, exposing how little has changed in who bears the consequences when campus systems fail.

Only 1 In 9 Black Adults Wears Sunscreen. Half Marathon Training Taught Me That’s Only Part Of The Problem

Training for a half marathon? Learn why sunscreen for Black skin matters, plus how to prevent the chafing and dark spots that come with long runs.

A $6 Lead And 50,000 Women Reveal A Healthcare Market Failure

Xella Health integrates multi-omic diagnostics, AI, and Oura wearable data into a connected precision health platform. CEO Kelly Lacob on closing the diagnostic gap.

It’s Electric Kept Its New York City Win Quiet To Protect Its Investors

Tiya Gordon of it’s electric kept the New York win from bridge investors to protect their Series A markup. Gordon is lining up green bank financing for the hardware.

Why Investors Are Still Missing This Trillion-Dollar Market

Women’s health is one of healthcare’s largest untapped markets. So why does it get just 6% of private investment—and why is the capital in the wrong place?