Eating well on the road
Feb. 22, 2012 Whether you’re vacationing or travelling on business, keeping your eating habits on track will pay off while you’re away and when you get home.

Feeling blue? All about winter blues, seasonal affective disorder and clinical depression
Feb. 13, 2012 There's a big difference between feeling down and experiencing depression.

Food for thought: eating behaviour, healthy habits and disordered eating
Feb. 6, 2012 Providing you with the tools to understand and develop healthy eating habits.

Omega 3 fatty acids: what they are, why you need them, and where to find them
Jan. 30, 2012 Why omega 3 fatty acids are essential to your heart health.

Get energized about exercise: 5 tips for finding the motivation to fulfill your resolutions
Jan. 18, 2012 How to stick to your exercise resolutions for a healthier 2012.

Iron-deficiency anemia body basics
Jan. 12, 2012 The newest issue in our Body Basics series.

Good news: Women's College research in 2011
Dec. 22, 2011 Our year-end roundup of women's health research and issues.

Remembering the Montreal Massacre of Dec. 6
Dec. 6, 2011 Read the latest article on Dec. 6: Remembering the Montreal Massacre and working for change.

Don't let holiday cheer turn into holiday fear!
Dec. 1, 2011 Check out the latest article highlighting holiday stress and tips to make this season stress-free.

Stigma and coping strategies among HIV-positive women are complex and overlapping
Nov. 22, 2011 Read the latest study that addresses the experiences of stigma and coping strategies among HIV-positive women in Ontario

Hair loss can be distressing, so let's get to the root of the problem
Nov. 11, 2011 Check out the latest article on the hair cycle, types of hair loss and available treatments.

POWER Study highlights older women's health needs
Oct. 27, 2011 Read the latest chapter of the POWER Study, a comprehensive study of women's health in Ontario.

BRA day: what every woman should know about breast reconstruction
Oct. 14, 2011 An exciting initiative designed to promote education, awareness and access for women considering post-mastectomy breast reconstruction.

A call to action on the oppression of girls and women around the world
Sept. 30, 2011 Women’s College scientist issues a call to action on gendered oppression – not just to governments and state organizations, but to individuals.

All about over-the-counter pain relievers
Sept. 22, 2011 Learn about different over-the-counter pain medications, and how to use them safely and effectively.

Bone mineral density basics
Aug. 31, 2011 The Body Basics series takes a look at bone mineral density: learn what it is, how it's measured and why it's important.

Feet first: proper foot care will keep you on your toes
Aug. 16, 2011 Your feet don’t just take you from place to place. They also help you balance, support your body, and act as your body’s shock absorbers. With that much going on below your knees, it’s no surprise that feet may need some care.

Orthotics can be a step in the right direction for sore feet
July 25, 2011 For biomechanical foot problems, the solution might be orthotics: custom-made shoe inserts.

Glucose: blood sugar basics
July 11, 2011 Learn where your body gets glucose, why it's imporant and why too much sugar in the blood can be unhealthy.

Planning a healthy pregnancy with diabetes
June 30, 2011 For women with diabetes, pre-pregnancy planning can help ensure the best outcome for mother and baby.

Women’s College Spirit of Discovery: Breast Cancer
May 20, 2011 Women’s Health Matters reports on Women’s College Hospital’s research day. Part 1: Learn about innovative breast cancer research at Women's College Research Institute.

Women’s College Spirit of Discovery: Chronic Diseases
May 20, 2011 Women’s Health Matters reports on Women’s College Hospital’s research day. Part 2: Learn how scientists at Women's College Research Institute are taking new approaches to the chronic conditions that affect women most.

Blood pressure basics
April 21, 2011 Blood pressure is a key element of heart health. Learn what the numbers mean, and what you can do about them.

POWER study highlights differences in C-section and hysterectomy rates in Ontario
March 28, 2011 The latest report from the POWER study has mostly good news for Ontario women: the province is a very safe place to give birth, for mothers and babies. However, the data also highlight some regional variations in services.

Bone up on bone health: new guidelines from Osteoporosis Canada
Feb. 22, 2011 It’s not just about bone density anymore. New osteoporosis guidelines stress the importance of fracture risk, and give women the opportunity to be proactive about their bone health.

Getting under the skin: a look at body image in scleroderma
Feb. 7, 2011 Living with scleroderma means not only learning how to cope with the medical symptoms of the disease, but also how to deal with other people’s reactions to the appearance-related changes it often causes.

100 years of women’s health
Jan. 20, 2011 A lot can be accomplished in 100 years. Especially if determined, visionary women are leading the way. That much was clear at the opening of 100 Years of Women’s College Hospital: A Photography Exhibition, on Jan. 11, 2011. The exhibit kicked off a year of events celebrating the hospital's 100th anniversary.

PCOS: reproductive condition or metabolic disease?
Dec. 31, 2010 Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is often thought of as a condition that primarily affects the reproductive system, but research shows that PCOS bridges both reproduction and metabolism. That connection was the subject of the 2010 F.M. Hill Lecture at Women’s College Hospital, delivered by Dr. Andrea Dunaif of Northwestern University on Dec. 8.

Taking a fresh look at osteoarthritis: new ideas about OA and its treatment
Dec. 6, 2010 Osteoarthritis (OA) is one of the most common conditions affecting older Canadians, and a major cause of disability. Dr. Gillian Hawker, senior scientist at the Women’s College Research Institute and physician-in-chief of Women’s College Hospital’s department of medicine, talks about new research looking at causes, prevention and management of OA.

1,000 women tell Women’s College Hospital what they want from health care
Sept. 29, 2010 Women's College Hospital asked women from across Ontario what they want from health care, and from a health-care facility. The result is A Thousand Voices for Women’s Health, reporting the results of the hospital’s survey of women’s health-care experiences, fears, needs, criticisms, hopes and desires.

POWER study reveals rising rates of diabetes in younger women
Sept. 17, 2010 The latest report from the POWER study shows that diabetes now affects one in 10 Ontarians, and young women are being diagnosed at unprecedented rates. One of the study’s lead authors, Dr. Lorraine Lipscombe of Women’s College Hospital, discusses the findings.

Trauma therapy: helping survivors of abuse and violence rebuild their lives
Sept. 14, 2010 Trauma therapy is a specialized type of psychotherapy that focuses on helping people work through traumatic events. Women's College Hospital psychotherapist and art therapist Eva-Marie Stern talks about how trauma devastates lives, and how trauma therapy can help.

Caregivers' role in seniors' care is essential but potentially stressful
Aug. 30, 2010 A new report highlights the importance of informal caregivers – family and friends who help look after others – to many older adults, as well as to Canada’s health-care system. But it also notes the high levels of distress among caregivers.

Prescribing fitness: why a bit of exercise may be the best medicine
Aug. 17, 2010 When we think of medicine, we think of drugs and treatments performed in hospitals. But growing evidence suggests that it’s what we do outside the doctor’s office that may have the most impact on how well and how long we live.

The double burden of obesity and depression
July 20, 2010 Obesity is a complex disease with many health consequences, and can be difficult to manage. As researchers take a closer look at this condition, they have begun to explore possible links with depression.

Musculoskeletal conditions have a big impact on Ontario women’s health
July 7, 2010 The latest POWER (Project for an Ontario Women’s Health Evidence-Based Report) study reports on the number one cause of disability in Ontario: musculoskeletal conditions, including osteoarthritis, inflammatory arthritis and osteoporosis.

Environmental Health: Complex Health Issues May Be Linked to Air, Food and Water
June 11, 2010 Conditions linked to environmental factors include chronic fatigue syndrome, fibromyalgia and multiple chemical sensitivities – some of the most common diagnoses at the Environmental Health Clinic at Women’s College Hospital. Learn more about contributing factors from clinic physicians Dr. Alison Bested and Dr. Lynn Marshall.

Butting Out: Help Is Available for Smokers Who Want to Quit
May 28, 2010 Most smokers would like to quit, and many have tried, but relapse rates are high – especially without help. Dr. Bernard Le Foll of CAMH discusses options that can help break the habit. Based on a presentation at Women’s College Hospital.

Waking Up to the Dangers of Sleep Apnea
May 3, 2010 A good night’s sleep isn’t all that’s at risk with sleep apnea. Women’s College Hospital respirologist Dr. Anu Tandon explains why obstructive sleep apnea is a risk factor for high blood pressure, and possibly even heart disease.

Food for Thought: Strategies for Mindful Eating
April 5, 2010 Eating mindfully means having a healthy relationship with food: enjoying food and being aware of nutritional needs, but also being conscious of social and psychological factors that affect food choices. Women’s College Hospital dietitians offer tips on mindful eating based on the Craving Change program.

PCOS Risks: Polycystic Ovary Syndrome Is Linked to a Host of Health Issues
March 17, 2010 Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is the most common endocrine disorder in women of reproductive age. It is linked to many other health issues, from infertility to insulin resistance. Women’s College Hospital endocrinologist Dr. Sheila Laredo discusses health risks associated with PCOS.

Under Pressure: High Blood Pressure Risks in Post-Menopausal Women
Feb. 23, 2010 High blood pressure affects both women and men, but there are differences in when and why they are affected. Dr. Paula Harvey, director of the cardiac research program at Women’s College Hospital, explores those sex differences and some of the mechanisms behind them.

Take It to Heart: Most Cardiovascular Risk Factors Are Manageable
Feb. 10, 2010 Heart disease is the number 1 killer of men and women in Canada. Experts from the Women’s Cardiovascular Health Initiative at Women’s College Hospital discuss 10 major cardiovascular risk factors, and what women can do to keep seven of them under control.

Managing Menopause-Related Mood Symptoms
Jan. 26, 2010 During the years leading up to menopause, hormone levels are falling, and many women experience emotional and psychological symptoms as well as physical changes. Experts from Women’s College Hospital’s Reproductive Life Stages Program talk about mood symptoms and how to manage them.

Promoting Pap Tests for Queer Women and Trans Men
Jan. 14, 2010 If you have a cervix, you need a Pap test – no matter who you have sex with. That’s the message from two campaigns promoting Pap tests for trans men and for lesbian, bisexual, queer and gay women, and other women who have sex with women. Based on a presentation at Women’s College Hospital.