Historically, women have faced barriers in the diagnosis, treatment and care of many health conditions. This year for International Women’s Day...
Women’s health
Lifestyle changes that impact breast cancer risk
As a medical oncologist, I have treated patients with breast cancer for more than 35 years. Most are looking for things they can do beyond standard...
Understanding depression and anxiety during and after pregnancy
Many people associate pregnancy and new parenthood with feelings of immense joy – and for some people, that can definitely be the case. For others...
Breast cancer program supports young women through the ‘complicated issues’
Young women with breast cancer face medical and psychological challenges that can be very different to those of their older peers.
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.