Episode 56: The Gender Gap in Healthcare: Menopause, Lactation, and the Future of Women’s Health Research w/ Laurel Wilson

With Laurel Wilson, we discuss the gender gaps in healthcare and future solutions for building a system that better treats families. It wasn’t until the 1990s that women were fully included in clinical trials, leaving major gaps in research. As an advocate, Laurel speaks to corporate workforces about overlooked issues like menopause and lactation consulting, while pushing for more inclusive research. We explore the real signs and complications of menopause and why nearly 99% of aging studies have historically failed to consider it, highlighting how female bodies have long been ignored in medical research. See how innovations in maternal care are becoming prominent forces in the new healthcare age.