WHO endorsement sparks new discussion around GLP-1 drugs and PCOS
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Sackville-Cobequid MLA Paul Wozney
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National Addictions Awareness Week
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Unheard. Unserved: How gender and race can impact health outcomes
03:52 | November 17, 2025
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WHO endorsement sparks new discussion around GLP-1 drugs and PCOS
Description
December 14, 2025
The World Health Organization’s recent endorsement of GLP-1 medications such as Ozempic is prompting renewed discussion about their potential role in treating polycystic ovary syndrome, a hormonal condition affecting millions. Canadian experts say the drugs may help address the metabolic dysfunction linked to PCOS, though more research is needed before they become standard care. Kendra Gannon reports.
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WHO endorsement sparks new discussion around GLP-1 drugs and PCOS02:32 | December 14, 2025 -
Ottawa providing more than $600k to address youth crime in New Brunswick02:07 | February 13, 2026 -
Talking brain health with Dr. Erin Mazerolle05:46 | February 12, 2026 -
NSPR launches Jordan Pharmacist Licensure Pilot05:54 | February 4, 2026 -
CARP NS plans online Shoveling Safely Webinar05:47 | February 3, 2026 -
Nova Scotia man says work at dumping site behind home is aggravating his MS02:52 | January 30, 2026 -
Canadian Mental Health Association advocate does 2,000 push-ups for men’s mental health05:55 | January 30, 2026 -
Telehealth 811 offers Nova Scotians free counselling to help quit tobacco-use05:37 | January 28, 2026 -
Mental Health Foundation of Nova Scotia presents program to encourage daily movement05:50 | January 26, 2026 -
Trans Canada Trail launches ‘Blahs-2-Ahhs’ to help Canadians beat ‘Blue Monday’05:32 | January 19, 2026 -
Healthy Tomorrow Foundation announces new board chair05:48 | January 14, 2026 -
Alzheimer’s Awareness Month confronts Dementia stigma05:24 | January 12, 2026 -
Nova Scotia government announces LGBTQ+ action plan aimed at equity, community safety02:04 | January 8, 2026 -
Halifax ER doctor says we may not have hit peak in flu spike02:00 | December 31, 2025 -
Key players on women’s health in the Maritimes08:07 | December 22, 2025 -
Nova Scotia’s chief medical officer warns flu season will be severe01:53 | December 20, 2025 -
Liberal leader on women’s health and the government deficit05:37 | December 12, 2025 -
Kids Help Phone on navigating complex holiday emotions05:47 | December 8, 2025 -
IWK launches ‘One Person, One Record’ as Nova Scotia begins shift to unified healthcare system00:08 | December 6, 2025 -
Second annual Trees of Joy Halifax event05:48 | December 5, 2025 -
Donation to IWK expected to change scope of women’s health in Maritimes02:10 | December 4, 2025 -
Make-A-Wish alumni talks about program and ways to support05:56 | December 4, 2025 -
Dalhousie University faculty say federal funding will expand dental care access02:02 | November 28, 2025 -
‘Bloody Good Drag’ aims to increase blood donations and highlight N.S. drag artists02:10 | November 27, 2025 -
ParticipACTION releases 2025 Report Card on Physical Activity for Adults05:40 | November 24, 2025 -
Opposition demand answers from health minister on pressures at Lower Sackville ER01:59 | November 19, 2025 -
Sackville-Cobequid MLA Paul Wozney05:38 | November 19, 2025 -
National Addictions Awareness Week05:25 | November 18, 2025 -
Unheard. Unserved: How gender and race can impact health outcomes03:52 | November 17, 2025 -
Nova Scotia Researcher Wins Prestigious Mitacs Innovation Award for First-of-its-Kind Fabric Spray Tick Repellent05:14 | November 17, 2025 -
No universal mental health care in Nova Scotia 4 years after government promise02:16 | November 14, 2025
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WHO endorsement sparks new discussion around GLP-1 drugs and PCOS02:32 | December 14, 2025
-
Ottawa providing more than $600k to address youth crime in New Brunswick02:07 | February 13, 2026
-
Talking brain health with Dr. Erin Mazerolle05:46 | February 12, 2026
-
NSPR launches Jordan Pharmacist Licensure Pilot05:54 | February 4, 2026
-
CARP NS plans online Shoveling Safely Webinar05:47 | February 3, 2026
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Nova Scotia man says work at dumping site behind home is aggravating his MS02:52 | January 30, 2026
-
Canadian Mental Health Association advocate does 2,000 push-ups for men’s mental health05:55 | January 30, 2026
-
Telehealth 811 offers Nova Scotians free counselling to help quit tobacco-use05:37 | January 28, 2026
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Mental Health Foundation of Nova Scotia presents program to encourage daily movement05:50 | January 26, 2026
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Trans Canada Trail launches ‘Blahs-2-Ahhs’ to help Canadians beat ‘Blue Monday’05:32 | January 19, 2026
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Healthy Tomorrow Foundation announces new board chair05:48 | January 14, 2026
-
Alzheimer’s Awareness Month confronts Dementia stigma05:24 | January 12, 2026
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Nova Scotia government announces LGBTQ+ action plan aimed at equity, community safety02:04 | January 8, 2026
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Halifax ER doctor says we may not have hit peak in flu spike02:00 | December 31, 2025
-
Key players on women’s health in the Maritimes08:07 | December 22, 2025
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Nova Scotia’s chief medical officer warns flu season will be severe01:53 | December 20, 2025
-
Liberal leader on women’s health and the government deficit05:37 | December 12, 2025
-
Kids Help Phone on navigating complex holiday emotions05:47 | December 8, 2025
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IWK launches ‘One Person, One Record’ as Nova Scotia begins shift to unified healthcare system00:08 | December 6, 2025
-
Second annual Trees of Joy Halifax event05:48 | December 5, 2025
-
Donation to IWK expected to change scope of women’s health in Maritimes02:10 | December 4, 2025
-
Make-A-Wish alumni talks about program and ways to support05:56 | December 4, 2025
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Dalhousie University faculty say federal funding will expand dental care access02:02 | November 28, 2025
-
‘Bloody Good Drag’ aims to increase blood donations and highlight N.S. drag artists02:10 | November 27, 2025
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ParticipACTION releases 2025 Report Card on Physical Activity for Adults05:40 | November 24, 2025
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Opposition demand answers from health minister on pressures at Lower Sackville ER01:59 | November 19, 2025
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Sackville-Cobequid MLA Paul Wozney05:38 | November 19, 2025
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National Addictions Awareness Week05:25 | November 18, 2025
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Unheard. Unserved: How gender and race can impact health outcomes03:52 | November 17, 2025
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Nova Scotia Researcher Wins Prestigious Mitacs Innovation Award for First-of-its-Kind Fabric Spray Tick Repellent05:14 | November 17, 2025
-
No universal mental health care in Nova Scotia 4 years after government promise02:16 | November 14, 2025
WHO endorsement sparks new discussion around GLP-1 drugs and PCOS
Description
December 14, 2025
The World Health Organization’s recent endorsement of GLP-1 medications such as Ozempic is prompting renewed discussion about their potential role in treating polycystic ovary syndrome, a hormonal condition affecting millions. Canadian experts say the drugs may help address the metabolic dysfunction linked to PCOS, though more research is needed before they become standard care. Kendra Gannon reports.
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