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

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• November 19, 2009 - Study finds quitters can watch their weight and give up cigarettes
• November 17, 2009 - New research links folic acid and vitamin B12 supplement to increased cancer risk
• November 12, 2009 - Study finds female cancer patients more frequently abandoned by spouse than male patients
• November 09, 2009 - Study by Women’s College scientists links breast density to risk of breast cancer recurrence
• November 05, 2009 - Study links higher testosterone levels to increased health risks in older women
• November 02, 2009 - For pregnant women, study finds risks of flu complications outweigh any risks from flu shot
• October 29, 2009 - Twice-weekly exercise may help prevent re-gain of harmful abdominal fat following weight loss
• October 26, 2009 - Studies show younger women having more heart attacks, but survival rates improving
• October 22, 2009 - Canadian obstetricians advise pregnant women to get H1N1 flu vaccine
• October 20, 2009 - Study links cardiovascular diseases to increased risk of hip fracture
• October 15, 2009 - Young women aware of benefits and limits of HPV vaccine, survey finds
• October 13, 2009 - Women, aboriginal patients and young people may be more likely to become critically ill with pandemic H1N1
• October 08, 2009 - Study links common mental disorders to increased risk of obesity
• October 05, 2009 - Mediterranean diet may decrease risk of developing depression
• October 01, 2009 - Estrogen may play a role in survival time for metastatic colorectal cancer
• September 28, 2009 - Study shows diabetes a risk factor for irregular heart rhythm in women, but not men
• September 24, 2009 - Vitamin D deficiency in young women linked to future high blood pressure
• September 21, 2009 - More frequent, lower-dosage chemotherapy may improve survival in ovarian cancer patients
• September 18, 2009 - Living with pain can cause physical decline equivalent to decades of aging
• September 14, 2009 - Older seniors still benefit from physical activity
• September 11, 2009 - Early trial results for H1N1 vaccines appear promising in young adults
• September 08, 2009 - Lifestyle factors may increase risk of second breast cancer
• September 03, 2009 - Mediterranean diet beats low-fat diet in diabetes control study
• September 01, 2009 - Expert panel recommends Ontario fund infertility treatment and overhaul adoption system
• August 27, 2009 - Long-term use of breast cancer drug may increase risk of rarer form of cancer
• August 24, 2009 - Abnormal blood glucose levels in pregnancy may indicate future cardiovascular risk
• August 20, 2009 - Ontario study highlights gaps in cervical cancer screening and followup
• August 17, 2009 - Breastfeeding may reduce breast cancer risk in women with a family history of breast cancer
• August 13, 2009 - Canadian study highlights the importance of Pap test
• August 10, 2009 - Study finds black cohosh, red clover no more effective than placebo for hot flashes
• August 06, 2009 - Women's College scientist identifies risk factors for blood clots in pregnancy
• August 05, 2009 - Study links fractures with increased risk of death in older adults
• July 27, 2009 - Antipsychotic drugs may be linked to high blood sugar in seniors with diabetes
• July 21, 2009 - Heart disease and heart risks on the rise in Canada, study finds
• July 16, 2009 - Study suggests link between hormone therapy and ovarian cancer
• July 13, 2009 - Condoms provide some protection against herpes transmission, study finds
• July 09, 2009 - Study links migraine with reduced risk of breast cancer
• July 06, 2009 - Online sleep program may help people with insomnia
• July 02, 2009 - Maternal weight and pregnancy weight gain may affect daughters’ obesity risk
• June 30, 2009 - Fast-track fertility treatment may get faster, more cost-efficient results
• June 25, 2009 - Joint replacement surgery can be both beneficial and cost effective
• June 23, 2009 - Heart disease and stroke deaths down 30 per cent, but more women dying than men
• June 18, 2009 - New breech birth guidelines include possibility of vaginal delivery
• June 15, 2009 - Researchers OK use of flu medication while pregnant or breastfeeding
• June 12, 2009 - Multivitamins in pregnancy may reduce risk of low-birth-weight infants
• June 08, 2009 - Women may be under-represented in cancer studies
• June 04, 2009 - Benefits to women don’t influence men’s interest in getting HPV vaccination, study finds
• June 01, 2009 - Stopping HT before a mammogram does not appear to improve results
• May 29, 2009 - Study finds eating meat does not increase breast cancer risk in post-menopausal women
• May 26, 2009 - Cognitive symptoms during menopause appear to be temporary
• May 21, 2009 - Gestational diabetes indicates significant risk for developing Type 2 diabetes
• May 19, 2009 - Smoking may be more damaging to women’s lungs than men’s
• May 15, 2009 - Women with chest pain less likely than men to get optimal paramedic treatments
• May 11, 2009 - DASH diet may reduce heart failure risk for women
• May 07, 2009 - Hot flashes may be linked to low bone mineral density even before menopause
• May 04, 2009 - Women may be more likely than men to report non-traditional stroke symptoms
• April 30, 2009 - Study finds pacifiers don’t hinder breastfeeding
• April 27, 2009 - New pregnancy guidelines for women with epilepsy suggest avoiding valproate
• April 20, 2009 - Birth control pills may hinder muscle mass gain in young women
• April 16, 2009 - Cancer stats show drop in overall mortality, but some cancers on the rise in younger women
• April 14, 2009 - Upright position may speed up first stage of labour
• April 09, 2009 - Ontario doctors advocate calorie information on fast food menus
• April 03, 2009 - Report highlights use of mental health inpatient services in Ontario
• March 31, 2009 - Mothers of multiples may be at greater risk of postpartum depression
• March 26, 2009 - Survey suggests not all women getting the message about folic acid benefits
• March 23, 2009 - Seniors avoid using mobility devices even when at risk for serious injury
• March 16, 2009 - Research suggests link between preterm birth and mother’s cardiovascular risk
• March 13, 2009 - Study links short sleep duration to hypertension in women
• March 10, 2009 - Study suggests potential for ovarian cancer screening program
• March 06, 2009 - Alcohol abuse may lead to depression
• March 02, 2009 - One in five sexual assaults may involve intentional drugging
• February 26, 2009 - Calorie-reduced diets work regardless of fat, protein or carb ratios
• February 23, 2009 - Folic acid and B vitamins may reduce women’s risk of vision loss
• February 19, 2009 - Young stroke patients may be misdiagnosed
• February 16, 2009 - Study finds few women adopt recommended diet, lifestyle before pregnancy
• February 09, 2009 - Multivitamins offer no cancer benefit in large study
• February 06, 2009 - Breast cancer risk decreases when hormone therapy stops
• February 02, 2009 - Anxiety and depression do not hinder fertility treatment
• January 29, 2009 - Preterm birth rates rising in Canada, report suggests
• January 26, 2009 - Combined exercise program may provide greatest gains for obese seniors
• January 22, 2009 - New guidelines for doctors give green light to hormone therapy in menopause
• January 19, 2009 - Exercise after 50 may decrease breast cancer risk
• January 15, 2009 - Study finds antioxidant supplements have no effect on cancer risk
• January 12, 2009 - Earlier cesarean sections may increase health risks for newborns
• January 07, 2009 - Insomnia costs Quebec $6.5 billion each year, study shows

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