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Character, Not Just Credentials: What Pre-Med Discourse Says About the Future of Medicine
An Interview with Dr. Rekha Srinivasan The Story For this month’s OvaCare article, I sat down with Dr. Rekha Srinivasan, a professor at Case Western Reserve University. Dr. Sri, as she is known to her students, teaches the notoriously challenging subject of Organic Chemistry to hundreds of pre-med students each semester. Recently, she has noticed a concerning trend: a small but significant number of these students are making negative and personal comments about their profes
Neko Dossett
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The Policy Blind Spot Around Menopause Care in the United States
Health care policies determine whether women can access needed medical care at different stages of their lives, shaping their health outcomes and financial stability. Yet in the United States, menopause, which is an investable biological transition affecting more than half the population, remains largely invisible in health care policies. Despite its association with increased risks of osteoporosis, cardiovascular disease, sleep disorders, and depression, menopause care is fr
Shriya Mehta
Jan 52 min read
Toxic Shock Syndrome: Separating Fear From Facts
Toxic Shock Syndrome (TSS) is a rare but serious condition that is often discussed in connection with tampon use. Media stories about TSS tend to focus on shocking personal experiences, which can make the risk feel much larger and more frightening than it actually is. While these stories can raise awareness, they often leave out important scientific context. Understanding what TSS is, how it develops, and how rare it truly is can help people make informed and confident decisi
Sameera Devulapally
Jan 52 min read
A Guide to Choosing The Right Reusable Period Product for You
Why Reusable? When most people get their first period, they are introduced to the tried and true disposable tampons and pads. These products are what our mothers and grandmothers grew up using, and they pass the tradition down to us. The generational norms and easy access to pads and tampons lead to their early introduction, creating a habit many menstruators never stray from (1). However, the environmental, financial, and health burdens of disposable pads and tampons provid
Neko Dossett
Jan 54 min read
The Science of Breast Cancer Today
Breast cancer research has advanced rapidly in recent years, providing women and their clinicians with better tools to detect cancer early and understand how different tumors behave. These discoveries matter because they guide decisions about screening, treatment, and long-term care. As science improves, women can make more informed decisions with greater confidence (National Cancer Institute, 2025). Art by Shea Davis Improving Screening Technology Mammography remains the
Sameera Devulapally
Dec 1, 20253 min read
Hormones and Drugs: How the Pharmaceutical Industry has Failed Women
The Problem Have you ever felt that your medication simply isn’t working as well as it usually does on a particular day? If you have, there may be a predictable, physiological reason for it. Drug metabolism, absorption, and elimination rates often shift dramatically with hormone levels. This is especially true of sex hormones such as estrogen and testosterone. These hormones can impact the transporters, enzymes, and receptors that are involved in how the body reacts to a med
Neko Dossett
Dec 1, 20254 min read
Breast Cancer and Its Unequal Burden
Breast cancer affects women across the country, but not everyone has the same chance of early detection, high-quality treatment, or long-term survival. These differences are shaped by race, income, neighborhood resources, and access to healthcare. Understanding these disparities is an essential step toward creating programs that support all women, not only those with strong insurance or nearby medical facilities (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 2024). How Race and
Sameera Devulapally
Dec 1, 20253 min read
The Voices Behind OvaNews
OvaNews would not be possible without our Newsletter Chairs. Every few weeks, they translate dense policy shifts and new medical findings into plain language, making sure our community stays informed and empowered. Their words help turn knowledge into action, one issue at a time.
Shea Davis
Lead Artist
University of Texas at Austin
Sameera Devulapally
Newsletter Writer, Medical Research
Case Western Reserve University
Neko Dossett
Newsletter Writer, Medical Research
Case Western Reserve University
Shriya Mehta
Newsletter Writer, Policy
Cornell University
Momoko Monzur
Newsletter Writer, Health Economics
Case Western Reserve University
Charithma Peiris
Newsletter Writer, Medical Research
Case Western Reserve University
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