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Birth control ring and patch linked to higher clot, stroke risk, study saysSome hormonal birth control products, including the pill, vaginal ring and skin patch, may increase the risk of a heart attack or stroke, new research suggests.HealthFeb 13
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She advocated for better breast cancer screening. Her friends continue the fightAdvocates and friends of a Nova Scotia woman who died from stage IV breast cancer are urging the province to update its screening policy for women with dense breast tissue.HealthDec 10, 2024
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Alberta NDP calls on provincial government to expand women’s health care servicesAlberta's official opposition is calling on the government to create easier access for women's reproductive healthcare services in regional hospitals.HealthNov 15, 2024
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N.S. woman resorts to surgery in U.S. for endometriosis due to Canadian wait timesA N.S. woman says the long wait times for gynaecological services in Canada forced her hand, as her options were limited while her pain persists. She faces a $50K bill in the U.S.HealthOct 15, 2024
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Is any amount of alcohol safe in pregnancy? What to knowPeople who are pregnant or trying to get pregnant are advised by their health-care providers to stay away from alcohol because of the potential risks to their baby.HealthSep 19, 2024
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Why spotlight is now on IUD and gynecological pain: ‘It’s 2024. Come on’Federal officials affirmed this month that the pain people might feel when getting an IUD can be more than doctors’ promises of 'just a pinch.'CanadaAug 28, 2024
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Hypertensive disorders during pregnancy on the rise in Canada: studyNew research published in the Canadian Medical Association Journal found that rates of hypertension and pre-eclampsia increased by 40 per cent between 2012 and 2021.HealthJul 29, 2024
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Are ‘Ozempic babies’ on the rise? What to know about the growing phenomenonThe term 'Ozempic babies' is taking social media by storm as a growing number of women have shared their stories of getting pregnant after using the popular weight-loss drug.HealthJun 1, 2024
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Alberta commits $26M to women’s health research, expanding newborn screening programAlberta is committing nearly $30 million over the next two years to women's health research and expanding the province's newborn screening program.HealthMay 3, 2024
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Mothers with obesity at greater risk of stillbirth: Canadian studyA new CMAJ study suggests there is a higher risk of stillbirth in mothers with obesity, with experts saying early delivery could help minimize those risks.HealthMar 4, 2024
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