SCAD predominantly affects women in their 30s, 40s and 50s and causes up to 35 per cent of heart attacks in women 50 years of age and younger.
Women’s health
Postpartum depression: Take our short quiz
May 5th is World Maternal Mental Health Day. Take our quiz to test your knowledge of postpartum mood and anxiety disorder.
Pregnant or just had a baby? Tips for looking after your mental health
Being pregnant and having a baby are already times when women are vulnerable to becoming depressed and anxious.
Heart Health 101: what men and women should know
Know the signs and symptoms of heart attack - and how they can differ for men and women.
Pregnant, breastfeeding or trying to conceive? Answers to your COVID-19 vaccine questions
Sunnybrook experts answer your questions about pregnancy, breastfeeding, fertility and the COVID-19 vaccine.
Preeclampsia can have a lasting impact
Clinicians hope to raise awareness around preeclampsia and the health impact it can have later on in a woman's life
Don’t let COVID-19 deter you from seeking the medical care you need
Hospitals are extremely safe places, even in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic.
How to practice sun safety and protect your skin
Here in Toronto we have gone from nasty grey days and snow to glorious heat and sunshine in just a few weeks. And it feels amazing. Our long winter...
What is perimenopause and what can I do about it?
Perimenopause – the time leading up to menopause – can vary greatly from woman to woman, both in length and in how it manifests.
Breast density, breast screening and you
Routine examination or screening with mammography (an x-ray examination of the breast) has been demonstrated in many studies to help reduce deaths...