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women’s health involves unique biological and systemic challenges. this hub covers everything from gynecological care to heart health disparities. content advocates for equity in research and treatment, supporting women through every stage of their medical lives.

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women's health
woman towels her brow after outdoor summer workout.
danger of urinary tract infections for women heats up in summer
a women, yvonne li, smiles down at her son while they walk hand in hand through a beautiful, lush forested area.
living with postpartum depression: ‘i knew it would be hard, but this is just beyond’
kearie daniel speaks in front of a podium at the empire club.
the pursuit of true health equity for black women in canada
woman talking to her doctor while holding her abdomen in discomfort.
the problem with ovarian cancer screening: 'overlooked and underfunded'
dr. esther bui (at right), with her mom ruth, talks about how her family came to canada as chinese–vietnamese refugees, boat people, surviving the long journey across the sea.
leaders in health: dr. esther bui's mission to transform neurological care for women
woman doctor talking to woman patient. two women discussing medical results
what's in a name? why pcos is now pmos and what it means for patients
aimee debow of menovate. middle-aged woman speaking among other women panelists.
the payoff of supporting women's health at work
 
black woman looking off into the distance. close up of face.
perimenopause and mental health: it’s not just ‘in your head’
healthcare gap for women with chronic illness
opinion: closing the care gap for women with chronic illness
wide angle view of african american mother reviewing household bills while caring for children at home, showing financial hardship. ideal for poverty, budgeting, debt, welfare campaigns
the impact of caregiving on women: 'why do we not show up for ourselves?'
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practising self-care as a woman means prioritizing your own health
michele romanow and her daughter, sasha
dragons' den star michele romanow takes on motherhood and hormonal health in latest venture
cj blennerhassett, midwife with patient and baby. women holding new baby and smiling at the camera.
the modern midwife: challenging convention and putting patients first
mature lady crisis - attractive middle aged woman with grey hair sad and depressed in bed feeling scared and lonely thinking
the estrogen gap: are clinical standards sidelining a vital lifeline for women?
diagnostic delays and wait times in endometriosis
a decade to diagnosis: why women with endometriosis continue to suffer for far too long
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what is catamenial epilepsy?
what is catamenial epilepsy?: causes, symptoms and treatments
hormonal shifts and quality of life
hormonal shifts are normal, but dealing with the symptoms doesn’t have to be
postpartum depression
baby blues? there's no road map to navigate struggles of postpartum
sad mother and child. family domestic issues and problems.
international women's day 2026: we're not in this alone
how to have a better conversation with your doctor
how women can have better conversations with doctors
woman doctor checking in on pregnant patient. two women sitting and talking.
replacing reactive with proactive care in women’s reproductive health
what is pcos?
what is polycystic ovary syndrome (pcos)?
 
medium long shot of pregnant young black woman sitting on examination table while senior caucasian obstetrician checking her bare belly with hands in hospital
managing diabetes in pregnancy: how closed-loop insulin systems are improving outcomes
closing canada's women's healthcare gap
opinion: women’s health in canada is a $37-billion opportunity hiding in plain sight
olive branch of hope
the olive branch of hope: empowering black women through their breast cancer journey
portrait of an adult man with beard and glasses with his hands in his pants pockets and an adult woman with crossed arms looking at the camera on a white background.
men’s health vs. women’s health: why equal care means different approaches
health effects of violence against women
the health effects of violence against women are ‘severe and enduring’
pregnant woman feels stomach pain, tries to relax by the window, suffers from abdominal pain, pregnant woman has cramps
how safe is medication during pregnancy? health pregnancy hub aims to tackle misinformation for expectant mothers
doctor measuring blood pressure to a smiling woman as a part of a medical exam.
opinion: women deserve accurate, informed care—not outdated models that miss the mark
vital talks panel menopause care in canada
elevating the standard of menopause care: breaking through menopause taboo to talk about symptoms and treatments
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older woman checking prescription with cell phone
the prescribing cascade: how women end up understudied and overtreated 
stressed sad tired exhausted caucasian middle-aged mature businesswoman freelancer relaxing on the couch sofa, thinking about family marriage work problems at work office
it’s not ‘just menopause’: what menopause really is and how it impacts every woman
young mother working out at home on a mat with baby. interior of a cozy sunny nursery room. woman practicing yoga together with child.
new guideline for postpartum moms validates challenges and benefits of exercise
female patient and doctor discussing test results in medical office.
new survey: canadian women over 40 missing warning signs of reproductive cancers
dr. lindsay shirreff menopause innovation
innovation in menopause treatment combines evidence-based care and technology
african woman holding razor standing in home bathroom. hair removal concept. high quality photo
the purpose of body hair: hair removal trends and why leaving it alone can be beneficial
woman watching over baby in crib.
nieman: 'mommy brain' is real—allows attention and focus to shift to newborn
 
the gynecologist points his finger at fibroid tumors on a model of a female uterus with pathologies
what are uterine fibroids? what you need to know about causes, symptoms and treatments
katie glaab, right, and her colleague at bd canada, cassandra gardner.
breaking taboos to talk about urinary incontinence
exhausted businesswoman having a headache in her office. overworked businesswoman experiencing work fatigue while siting in front of a laptop.
a new digital care platform is making women’s health a workplace priority
side view of senior black woman sitting on therapy bed in medical office breathing out while female health practitioner listening to heart sounds
why stroke affects women differently—and what researchers are doing about it
roxy, evert, & kian. family posing for a photo - mother, father and son
opinion: it's time for canadian employers to step into a bigger role in fertility care for workers
caring female hospital obstetrician conducting an ultrasound exam for a pregnant woman. young couple watching the screen while asian doctor describes the baby’s growth to expectant mother
the ongoing challenge in fertility treatment: age vs. innovation
back view of reunion of tender multiethnic couple holding hands after couples therapy
opinion: these fertility myths could be getting in the way of your family planning
side view portrait of black doctor holding bottle of pills while consulting woman in clinic
women’s health collective canada calls for change amid upcoming election
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