Scientists finally create detailed nerve mapping of the clitoris thirty years after doing the same for male anatomy. The FDA removes its longstanding boxed warning from hormone therapy, marking a major shift in menopause treatment. Medical myths persist across health topics from anatomy research to lice treatments, affecting women's healthcare decisions.

Key Takeaways:

• Scientists mapped clitoris nerves in 2026, three decades after completing similar penis nerve mapping

• The FDA removed boxed warnings from hormone therapy in November 2025, ending over 20 years of blanket regulatory warnings

• Head lice have developed resistance to common pesticide treatments, making old treatment approaches less effective

• Medical myths about women's health often persist long after science has moved beyond them

• The removal of hormone therapy warnings allows for more individualized risk-benefit discussions

Sources & References:

• Finally, the clitoris is getting the attention it deserves (https://www.theguardian.com/society/commentisfree/2026/apr/01/finally-clitoris-getting-attention-it-deserves) - The Guardian

• Busting common myths about head lice — and why they're here to stay (https://www.npr.org/2026/04/12/nx-s1-5771782/busting-common-myths-about-head-lice-and-why-theyre-here-to-stay) - NPR

• The Food and Drug Administration boxed warning on menopausal hormone therapy: history, impact, and a regulatory inflection point in women's health (https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/41979564/?utm_source=HotFlasherBot&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=None&utm_content=9433353&fc=None&ff=20260415094940&v=2.19.0.post6+133c1fe) - Menopause Journal

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