Lisa Falco writes about FemTech and women's health in Forbes since 2023. She has been working in the interface between medicine and technology for almost 20 years, on how data can be used to better understand the human body. Doing so she has worked within varying fields of women’s health, such as bone research, diabetes and fertility.
For a long time, ADHD and autism were considered conditions that primarily affected boys and men. The common belief was that these neurodivergences were almost exclusive to the male population, and even today, boys are diagnosed with ADHD and autism at a rate about five times higher than girls. However, now we know that these conditions affect girls and women as well, but they are often underdiagnosed.
Election 2024 Swing State Polls: Trump-Harris Race Deadlocked On Election Eve—As Pennsylvania Still Tied It is on ongoing discussion whether too many persons today are receiving an ADHD/autism diagnosis. According to Dr. Skoglund, it is important to note that people aren't asking for a diagnosis—they are asking for help. They want to understand how to navigate their lives in a world that often feels like it wasn't built for them.
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