Many people associate pregnancy and new parenthood with feelings of immense joy – and for some people, that can definitely be the case. For others...
Women’s health
The double grief of losing a grandchild
Fran Savelson speaks lovingly of her granddaughter Delilah. “She had the same little button nose as my grandson,” says Fran, with a smile. Delilah...
Depression in pregnancy: Studying a new treatment
Transcranial direct current stimulation, or tDCS, uses a small electric current to locally stimulate a part of the brain that functions abnormally...
Spotlight on sexual and reproductive health: a Q & A with Dr. Sharon Domb
March 8 is International Women’s Day, a time to celebrate the achievements of women and renew the pursuit of gender equality. It’s also a good time...
The missed disease: improving access to care for endometriosis
It’s an all-too familiar scenario for Dr. Jamie Kroft: meeting a patient with endometriosis who has spent years without a diagnosis and appropriate...
Top 3 tips for maintaining mental health
Taking steps to take care of your mental health can help boost your mood and positively impact your overall health. Here are some tips that can help...
Behind the Research: Do women still get the ‘short end of the stick’ when it comes to heart attack care?
While the health care system delivers high quality care, disparities remain between men and women, according to a new study by Sunnybrook researchers.
‘I never, ever thought I was having a heart attack’: 46-year-old Ines’ story
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.
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.