Mammo Matters & More: Your Women’s Health Weekly

1. 🤖 “AI to the Rescue: Breast Cancer Prediction Levels Up”

What to Know: The FDA just authorized the first AI platform to predict a woman’s five-year breast cancer risk using routine mammograms. This tool can flag higher-risk cases earlier, potentially improving surveillance and outcomes.
Read the full story → https://www.usnews.com/news/health-news/articles/2025-06-06/fda-authorizes-first-ai-platform-for-breast-cancer-prediction usnews.com
Stay Abreast Take: This is a win: earlier risk detection means more personalized screening plans. If you’re due for a mammogram, ask your provider if they’re integrating AI risk tools. Spread the word: share this with friends in their 40s–50s so they mention it at their next appointment.

2. 🩺 “Screen Scene: Mammograms Save Lives in Your 40s”

What to Know: A recent study confirms that screening women in their 40s can significantly reduce breast cancer mortality by catching tumors earlier. It reinforces guidelines encouraging earlier discussions about when to start mammograms.
Read the full study → https://www.usnews.com/news/health-news/articles/2025-06-03/breast-cancer-screening-in-womens-40s-can-save-lives-study-says usnews.com
Stay Abreast Take: If you’re in your 40s, don’t delay the conversation: schedule that mammogram or talk to your doc about personalized timing. Share this insight in your women’s groups—early screening can be life-saving.

3. 🌱 “Heart & Hearth: Plant-Powered Wins for Cardiac Health”

What to Know: New research shows that healthy plant-based diets (rich in whole fruits, vegetables, legumes) lower cardiac biomarkers, while unhealthy “plant” foods (highly processed) raise heart-disease risk.
Read more → https://www.news-medical.net/news/2025-06-11/Research-shows-healthy-plant-based-diets-lower-cardiac-biomarkers.aspx news-medical.net
Stay Abreast Take: Food can be medicine. Try swapping one snack or side per day to include berries, leafy greens, or beans- the more colorful, the better!

♥️Check out our “Fuck It Fixes” Plant-based edition for some inspiration!

4. 🥚 “IVF Insight: Clinics Anxiously Await Policy Clarity”

What to Know: Advocates and clinics are asking when the White House will release recommendations on expanding IVF coverage. Many hope for mandates to reduce out-of-pocket costs for privately insured patients.
Read the update → https://www.usnews.com/news/national-news/articles/2025-06-09/advocates-clinics-anxiously-ask-when-will-trump-release-ivf-recommendations usnews.com
Stay Abreast Take: For those considering IVF, policy shifts could ease financial strain. Bookmark this story, follow advocacy groups on social, and consider contacting your representatives to support coverage expansion. Sharing lived experiences can amplify the call.

5. ⚖️ “Access Alert: Abortion Care Barriers Persist”

What to Know: A new study shows that in states with abortion bans or heavy restrictions, pregnant women receive worse healthcare outcomes. Clinics have halted services, forcing some to travel long distances or delay urgent care.
Read the study → https://www.usnews.com/news/health-news/articles/2025-06-11/abortion-ban-states-provide-worse-health-care-to-pregnant-women-study-says usnews.com
Stay Abreast Take: This is urgent. If you live in or know someone in restricted states, share resources for travel or telehealth services. Support organizations providing legal/financial aid. Amplify vetted information on social so no one faces barriers alone.

STANDING OVULATION for Stephanie Case! 👏

Ultramarathon runner breastfeeds her baby 3 times on her way to a surprise win. Meanwhile, we can’t even brush our teeth and text at the same time.

Listen/Read the story here

🍉 “Fuck It” Fixes
Snack/Side ideas for when you’re beyond tired, and won’t screw up your progress
🥗Plant-Based Ideas That Don’t Suck🫛

• Greek Yogurt Bark: Vanilla Greek Yogurt spread thin on parchment paper, sprinkle in berries, almond butter and some chocolate chips if you’re feeling saucy. Let it set in the freezer for 20-30 minutes and dig in.

• Stuffed Dates: cut open dates (hotdog bun style), spread in peanut butter and add a sprinkle of sea salt.

• Veggies and Hummus: A classic but hear us out. Zombie edition: when you’re truly beat…just take a whole cucumber and dip it in some hummus and eat until you’re satisfied. We listen and we don’t judge, right? Fiber is fiber?

• Refried Beans: Heat some up, add in some spices (cumin, smoked paprika, salt, pepper), top with some cheese and rip up cilantro with your bare hands because fuck cutting boards and knives.

Supporting those Queerly and Sincerely,

🏳️‍🌈 Happy Pride!,

The Stay Abreast Team