This section contains news on research and issues that affect the health of Canadian women.

For tips on interpreting, understanding and analyzing medical research articles, see Women Wading Through the Web: A Health Toolkit.

• December 27, 2006 - Highlighting gender differences in heart failure
• December 20, 2006 - Treatment for urinary infections leaves bacteria vulnerable
• December 18, 2006 - Common breast cancer chemotherapy regime ‘significantly inferior’ to others
• December 12, 2006 - Women in sunnier countries have lower ovarian cancer rates
• December 11, 2006 - Sight-impairing disease may affect women most
• December 07, 2006 - Women may need not wait to conceive after breast cancer
• December 05, 2006 - The truth about wrinkle creams
• December 01, 2006 - Exercise when young may reduce risk of fractures later in life
• November 28, 2006 - Girls and boys learn at different rates
• November 22, 2006 - Pregnancy puts women with lupus at much higher risk
• November 20, 2006 - Ontario education campaign encourages healthy interaction between boys and girls
• November 15, 2006 - COPD kills almost as many women as breast cancer does
• November 14, 2006 - 'Magic formula' accurately predicts fracture risk
• November 08, 2006 - Antioxidants show promise for pain relief
• November 06, 2006 - Many women over 50 fear for safety
• October 31, 2006 - Regular exercise reduces fatigue
• October 26, 2006 - Fat stem cells studied as option for breast reconstruction
• October 23, 2006 - Blue eyes – a clue to paternity
• October 17, 2006 - Rate of women’s advancement to top corporate positions slow
• October 12, 2006 - Women who accept their bodies more likely to eat healthy
• October 10, 2006 - Male contraceptive study expands to more US cities
• October 05, 2006 - High risk of migraine, depression for IBS sufferers
• October 04, 2006 - Black tea soothes away stress
• September 27, 2006 - Small difference in income equals major difference in disability risk
• September 26, 2006 - Computer-aided detection could help breast cancer screening
• September 19, 2006 - Nanotechnology explored as women’s health tool
• September 18, 2006 - Fetal development, maternal problems may be linked to low levels of hormone
• September 13, 2006 - Low income puts the health of Canadian women at risk
• September 12, 2006 - Obesity places greater burden on women
• September 06, 2006 - Women often don't seek treatment for migraine
• September 05, 2006 - HRT may accelerate hearing loss
• August 29, 2006 - Risks of smoking extend to the bladder
• August 22, 2006 - Certain protein protects tumours from chemotherapy
• August 21, 2006 - Alcohol increases sleep intensity in young women
• August 17, 2006 - Pregnancy Food Guide for expecting moms
• August 15, 2006 - Common anti-depressants safe, effective for postpartum depression
• August 08, 2006 - Unmasking nutrition's role in genes and birth defects
• August 03, 2006 - Uterine cancer may be clue to inherited syndrome
• July 31, 2006 - Migraines with aura increase heart risk in women
• July 25, 2006 - New mothers should be screened regularly for postpartum depression
• July 24, 2006 - Removal of ovaries decreases cancer risk for some women
• July 20, 2006 - Women more successful with monthly osteoporosis drugs, support
• July 18, 2006 - Cancer Society welcomes vaccine approval for cervical cancer
• July 13, 2006 - Weight gain increases postmenopausal breast cancer risk
• July 11, 2006 - Women at greater health risk from working long hours
• July 06, 2006 - Common pain killer may drastically reduce ovarian cancer risk
• July 05, 2006 - Device effective in zapping the pain out of migraines
• June 26, 2006 - Severe hot flashes associated with chronic insomnia
• June 22, 2006 - Women at higher risk of fatal heart attack outcome
• June 21, 2006 - Common antidepressant ineffective in anorexia treatment
• June 20, 2006 - Behavioural therapy may restore ovulation
• June 13, 2006 - Summer pregnancy needs extra care
• June 12, 2006 - Low prenatal intake of milk linked to low birth weight
• June 09, 2006 - Migraine, sexual desire may be linked
• June 05, 2006 - Men and women use news media differently to manage anger
• May 29, 2006 - Potential Alzheimer disease vaccine may improve memory, learning
• May 25, 2006 - Intimate partner violence found widespread
• May 23, 2006 - Cultural approach is key to tackling obesity
• May 17, 2006 - Hysterectomy type makes little difference in later sexual function
• May 16, 2006 - Small lifestyle changes make big difference
• May 12, 2006 - Tracing the history of feeding babies
• May 10, 2006 - Canadian cancer organizations unveil first ever Breast Cancer Patient Charter
• May 05, 2006 - Breast conservation a good option for non-invasive, ‘early’ breast cancer
• May 02, 2006 - Fussy babies and postpartum depression linked
• April 28, 2006 - Specific protein inhibits Alzheimer disease
• April 26, 2006 - Ultrasounds show mothers' drinking shrinks fetal brain
• April 19, 2006 - Osteoporosis drug as effective as tamoxifen in preventing breast cancer
• April 17, 2006 - Women less likely than men to choose surgery career
• April 13, 2006 - Chemotherapy benefit in breast cancer depends on estrogen status
• April 10, 2006 - More women should reap benefits of cardiac rehab
• April 06, 2006 - Vaccine provides long-term protection from cervical cancer
• April 01, 2006 - The New Women’s College Hospital opens its door
• March 29, 2006 - Pregnant women with HIV not getting treatment: WHO
• March 24, 2006 - Weight gain in women may not be obesity
• March 22, 2006 - Women benefit emotionally from computer support groups
• March 16, 2006 - Pregnancy complications increase women's risk of heart disease
• March 10, 2006 - SSRI use linked to lung disorder in newborns
• March 07, 2006 - Eating disorders and OCD genetically linked
• March 03, 2006 - Acute stress boosts flu shot response in women
• February 27, 2006 - Low-tech garment may help prevent childbirth-related maternal death
• February 24, 2006 - Timing of HRT may influence coronary protection
• February 21, 2006 - New service provides support to young women with breast cancer
• February 15, 2006 - Stress in women can be deadly
• February 14, 2006 - The 'temptation factor' — candy on the desk is candy in the mouth
• February 09, 2006 - HRT back in the good books
• February 06, 2006 - New drug looks promising to fight early Alzheimer's
• February 02, 2006 - Kegel exercises must be done correctly to help incontinence
• January 30, 2006 - Women want stylish maternity clothes
• January 24, 2006 - Fitness counteracts cognitive decline from HRT
• January 19, 2006 - Heart-healthy compound in chocolate identified
• January 17, 2006 - Artificial light at night stimulates breast tumour growth
• January 16, 2006 - Women’s health takes centre stage
• January 12, 2006 - Obesity before pregnancy linked to childhood weight problems
• January 11, 2006 - Woman gives birth to baby from world's first frozen donor egg bank
• January 05, 2006 - Stressed moms perceive their kids as more difficult

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