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The “Barbie” movie, a cultural sensation upon its release in July 2023, may have done more than just entertain. According to a recent study published in JAMA Network Open, the film appears to have sparked a significant increase in public interest surrounding gynecologic care, all thanks to the film’s closing line, where Barbie says, “I’m here to see my gynecologist.” Researchers found that in the week following the movie’s release, there was a marked rise in online searches for terms related to gynecologists, suggesting that the film might have played a role in boosting awareness about women’s…

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