Health Insight
Advancements in Women’s Health
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Emma Maxwell Opens Up About Her Journey with Endometriosis
EndometriosisEm opens up about how the chronic illness community has become a source of strength, support, and advocacy. From dispelling harmful misconceptions about endometriosis to calling out systemic failures in healthcare, discover how shared stories inspire healing, education, and the push for change.
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Natalie Spooner Opens Up About Balancing Health, Sport & Motherhood
Olympic gold medalist Natalie Spooner opens up about how becoming a mother has reshaped her approach to health, the importance of research for female athletes, and practical tips for prioritizing wellness amid life’s demands.
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CBCN’s Breast Cancer Awareness Campaign Goes Beyond the Basics
Many of us are familiar with the basic breast cancer facts, such as the importance of mammograms, self-exams, and when to get screened. These steps are crucial for every woman to understand in ensuring the early detection of breast cancer. But there is much more to learn about this disease and its profound impact on...
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After 60 years without real change, improved outcomes for ovarian cancer patients possible
Ovarian Cancer Canada redefines treatment landscape through research Women’s healthcare is underfunded and overlooked until it’s often too late. In the case of ovarian cancer, patients are receiving their diagnoses at such an advanced stage that current available treatments aren’t effective long-term. This truth is the result of historic and systemic problems. Decades of underfunding...
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These Tonics Help Women Thrive as Nature Takes Its Course
As women age, their health-related needs change. These herbal remedies are catered to help them feel their best at every stage. Over the course of their life, women undergo a series of significant hormonal transitions. It begins with the onset of puberty and first menstruation, continues into their peak reproductive years and sexual maturity, and is...
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A Q&A with Dr. Nese Yuksel: Key Tips for Menopause Care
Mediaplanet spoke with Dr. Nese Yuksel, Professor and Vice-Dean at the University of Alberta’s Faculty of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences and President of the Canadian Menopause Society, to shed light on the phases of menopause, offer tips for effective conversations with health care providers, and highlight the importance of self-advocacy for women navigating this stage...
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Empowering Women to Take Charge of Their Menopausal Health
Knowledge is power when it comes to managing menopause’s different stages and advocating for appropriate care. Everyone born female who reaches a certain age will experience menopause, and yet the stigma and misconceptions about this inevitable and universal life phase persist. “Menopause is overwhelmingly viewed as negative in our society,” says Janet Ko, President and...
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Driving Change in Research for Women’s Heart and Vascular Health in Canada
The Canadian Women’s Heart Health Alliance (CWHHA), powered by the Canadian Women’s Heart Health Centre at the University of Ottawa Heart Institute, has been a leader in advocating for more research into women’s heart and vascular health. While there have been important strides, there are still many gaps in understanding the specific risks women face....
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Dragana Skokovic-Sunjic on Unmasking Menopause
Mood swings, joint pain, insomnia, and more—why do so many menopause symptoms go unnoticed or misunderstood? Dragana explains how women can work with healthcare providers to navigate the menopause transition, address overlooked issues like GSM, and combat fears surrounding hormone therapy for improved health and quality of life.
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Redefining Women’s Wellness with Dr. Jess
Dr. Jess O’Reilly of Happier Couples tackles misconceptions about women’s sexual health and pleasure, offers advice for navigating libido changes, and shares tools for cultivating empowerment and self-discovery at every stage of life. To learn more about women’s wellness, visit HappierCouples.com.