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

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• December 29, 2008 - Vitamin D deficiency may increase the risk of complications in childbirth
• December 22, 2008 - Teen pregnancy rates dropping – but lesbian, gay and bisexual youth remain vulnerable
• December 18, 2008 - Colonoscopy better at detecting cancer on the left side of the colon than on the right
• December 15, 2008 - Genetic screening under-utilized for women with ovarian cancer
• December 11, 2008 - Long-term use of diabetes drugs by women may significantly increase fracture risk
• December 08, 2008 - Second-hand smoke may increase a woman’s risk of fertility problems
• December 04, 2008 - Acupuncture may offer headache relief
• December 02, 2008 - Number of female doctors continues to grow in Canada
• November 27, 2008 - Education on insulin could ease exercise fears for women with type 1 diabetes
• November 24, 2008 - Vitamin K may help protect bone health
• November 20, 2008 - Financial pressures are affecting women’s physical and emotional health
• November 14, 2008 - Brisk walk could help curb chocolate cravings
• November 10, 2008 - New report on sexual intimacy and breast cancer
• November 06, 2008 - Extra hours of darkness highlights need for vitamin D
• November 03, 2008 - More women needed in research trials
• October 29, 2008 - Respiratory rhythms can help predict insomnia
• October 27, 2008 - Can exercise prevent a severe stroke?
• October 23, 2008 - Depression during pregnancy can double risk of preterm delivery
• October 21, 2008 - Social class may dictate cancer risk
• October 17, 2008 - Heart disease symptoms attributed to stress more frequently in women
• October 14, 2008 - Prognosis of young women with early breast cancer may be more favourable than once thought
• October 09, 2008 - Rate of change in sex steroids during menopause alters sleep quality, duration
• October 03, 2008 - Weight gain during pregnancy influenced by diet history
• September 30, 2008 - ‘Don't ask, don't tell’ doesn't work in prenatal care
• September 25, 2008 - Women recover slower from fractures than men do
• September 22, 2008 - Acupuncture may reduce side effects of breast cancer treatment
• September 18, 2008 - Hormone therapy may improve sleep, sexuality and joint pain in older women
• September 16, 2008 - Incontinence affects a substantial proportion of women
• September 11, 2008 - Sexual harassment more likely in casual jobs
• September 09, 2008 - New research on why people cheat
• September 05, 2008 - Mom's mood can define baby’s sleep
• September 03, 2008 - Preventing postpartum smoking relapse
• August 29, 2008 - Chronic stress can alter genetic immune response
• August 25, 2008 - Common pain med may be dangerous for breastfeeding moms, babies
• August 21, 2008 - Teenage girls often have misconceptions about emergency contraception
• August 19, 2008 - Menopausal sleep problems may ease with hormone therapy
• August 15, 2008 - Strep infection possible danger for unborn babies
• August 12, 2008 - Postpartum suicide risks studied
• August 07, 2008 - Oxygen therapy may ease migraine, cluster headache
• July 31, 2008 - New understanding into why younger breast cancer patients have worse prognosis
• July 28, 2008 - Inheritance of PCOS marked by insulin levels in daughters
• July 24, 2008 - Still no women in many Canadian boardrooms
• July 22, 2008 - Over-the-counter anesthetic gel puts the squeeze on mammogram pain
• July 17, 2008 - Removing healthy ovaries in hysterectomy
• July 14, 2008 - Melanoma on the rise in women
• July 10, 2008 - Canadian study challenges myths about postmenopausal pain during sex
• July 08, 2008 - Task force strives to make fertility treatments accessible to developing nations
• July 03, 2008 - Overweight Canadian women less likely to get Pap tests
• July 02, 2008 - Major rise in cesarean sections linked to impaired womb function with age
• June 25, 2008 - More Canadian fathers taking parental leave
• June 23, 2008 - Study documents brutal impact of homelessness on women
• June 19, 2008 - Largest ever Canadian study on osteoporosis informs health policy
• June 16, 2008 - Mom’s behaviour key to dad’s involvement in child care
• June 12, 2008 - Testing the safety of HIV prevention gels in pregnancy
• June 09, 2008 - Are judgments based on perception or prejudice?
• June 05, 2008 - Socializing may help older women stay sharp
• June 03, 2008 - Many Canadian women not doing enough to protect their heart
• May 29, 2008 - Pregnancy may increase risk of tooth loss
• May 27, 2008 - Global study reveals differences in osteoporosis care
• May 26, 2008 - Screening for hereditary breast and ovarian cancer genes in Ontario Jewish women
• May 22, 2008 - No link found between antidepressants and birth defects
• May 20, 2008 - Global menopause summit says hormone therapy is safe
• May 16, 2008 - Canadian powerbrokers champion women’s heart health
• May 12, 2008 - Vision loss a key issue for aging women
• May 07, 2008 - Mothers' high blood sugar increases risk for birth problems
• May 06, 2008 - Breastfeeding linked to increased intelligence
• May 01, 2008 - Researchers identify new genes to predict breast cancer outcome
• April 29, 2008 - Depression turns off the music in the mother-baby dance
• April 23, 2008 - Breast reconstruction advances can fix distortions left by lumpectomy
• April 22, 2008 - Migraine increases risk of severe skin sensitivity and pain
• April 15, 2008 - Canadians may not be as healthy as they think
• April 09, 2008 - Omega-3 intake during pregnancy may boost infant’s development
• April 08, 2008 - Depression may increase risk of Alzheimer disease
• April 03, 2008 - Diabetes can take toll on sex life
• March 31, 2008 - Stigma clings stubbornly to women living with HIV/AIDS
• March 27, 2008 - Research dispels myth that cigarettes make girls thinner
• March 25, 2008 - Partners can help or hinder attempts at changing diet
• March 19, 2008 - The difference in eating habits between men and women
• March 18, 2008 - Exercise reduces chemical imbalances associated with heart disease in women
• March 14, 2008 - Breast cancer can be more aggressive among obese women
• March 10, 2008 - Selecting eggs for the best chance of pregnancy
• March 06, 2008 - High levels of estrogen associated with breast cancer recurrence
• March 03, 2008 - Female students on cell phones may take more risks
• February 28, 2008 - HRT appears to have no effect on rheumatoid arthritis
• February 25, 2008 - Anti-HIV gel seems safe, tolerable for women
• February 21, 2008 - Patients with complex breast cysts may not need surgery
• February 20, 2008 - Menopausal women need better community support in rural areas
• February 15, 2008 - Personalized medicine can cut breast cancer risk
• February 12, 2008 - Sex differences in the brain's serotonin system
• February 07, 2008 - 'Good bacteria' in women give clues for slowing HIV transmission
• February 06, 2008 - Older women more susceptible to depression than older men
• January 30, 2008 - Obesity, depression often coexist in middle-aged women
• January 28, 2008 - Mental health programs reduce symptoms in breast cancer patients
• January 22, 2008 - Caffeine may lower ovarian cancer risk
• January 17, 2008 - Bisexuality not a transitional phase among women
• January 15, 2008 - Should children get genetic testing for cancer risk?
• January 09, 2008 - Disordered eating less common among girls who eat family meals
• January 08, 2008 - Search smarter when finding health info online
• January 02, 2008 - Hormone fluctuations may trigger mood disturbances in women
• January 01, 2008 - Keeping New Year’s resolutions

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