Nova Scotia women will get free access to abortion pill Mifegymiso
By Rebecca Lau Reporter
Nova Scotia women will be able to get the abortion pill for free beginning in November. Continue reading
Women’s health
Hormone pills don’t shorten the lives of older post-menopausal women: study
Despite previous research linking hormone pills to increased risk of death due to breast cancer and heart disease, new follow-up study finds no such link. Continue reading
Pregnant women face higher risk of stroke: study
By Heather Yourex-West Health Reporter
A new Canadian study has found pregnant women face a higher risk of stroke particularly in the period just before and after their baby is born. Continue reading
Alzheimer’s disease hits women harder than men, especially in this age group
New research is warning that women who are genetically predisposed to Alzheimer’s disease are most likely to develop the disease during a specific decade of their lives. Continue reading
Women who birth by C-section potentially face long-term health risks: study
Women who birth through C-section have a higher risk of getting hysterectomies and experiencing other complications later in life. Continue reading
Alberta government to cover cost of medical abortion pill
Alberta has become the latest province to cover the cost of a medical abortion pill called Mifegymiso. Continue reading
Women’s risk of Type 2 diabetes linked to early onset menopause: study
Early onset menopause is also linked to several other health issues like an increased risk of cardiovascular disease, researchers say. Continue reading
Female genital mutilation practitioners are travelling to Canada, border officers warned
“It is almost certain” that female genital mutilation is happening in Canada, according to intelligence reports obtained by Global News. Continue reading
Experiencing anxiety or depression during pregnancy? There will soon be an app for that
By Heather Yourex-West Health Reporter
Researchers at the University of Calgary are developing a smart phone app to help pregnant women manage depression and anxiety. Continue reading
Women should stop using vaginal ‘glitter bombs’: doctors
The purpose of the product – which is sold out online – is to make a woman’s vagina to “look and taste better.” Continue reading
