Wellworthy

Explore real stories, emerging research, and often-overlooked topics that directly impact women managing chronic illness. Each week, we share practical insights and empowering resources to help you make informed choices, build nourishing habits, and create lasting change—on your terms.

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    This Week in Wellworthy: Pfizer’s $7B deal shows how profit drives obesity research while women’s health lags behind

    This week’s roundup looks at how money shapes health priorities. Obesity drugs are drawing billions in funding, while conditions like fibroids and PCOS, affecting millions, remain underfunded. Fibroids alone cost the U.S. $34 billion a year, yet NIH invests just $17 million in research. We’ll break down what this gap means, why it exists, and…

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    This Week in Wellworthy: COVID Access, Cigna Downcoding, GLP-1, Florida Rollback, SNAP Cuts, Hopkins vs UHC

    This week’s Wellworthy roundup highlights the health policy shifts shaping your care, your wallet, and your community. States like New York, Massachusetts, California, Oregon, Washington, and Hawaii are stepping up to protect COVID vaccine access after federal pharmacy rules changed. Insurer Cigna is introducing “downcoding,” reducing payments for longer doctor visits, while the FDA has…

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    Wellworthy Resource Hub

    The Wellworthy Resource Hub is a growing, state-by-state directory designed to help individuals and families navigate healthcare and access essential support. Here, you’ll find links to COVID vaccine access pages, SNAP and WIC program portals, food bank directories, and state insurance department contacts all in one place. This hub is updated regularly with resources contributed…

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