Women's Health

All infants admitted to the Children's Hospital of Eastern Ontario in Ottawa had unvaccinated mothers.

Preeclampsia happens in around 1 of 20 pregnancies, usually in the third trimester, and can cause organ damage, stroke and preterm birth. Pregnancy-related high blood pressure disorders are among the leading causes of maternal death worldwide.

After a recent debate about the hijab, regular writer Dr. Jabir Jassam offers his take on the main problems Islam faces today.

The power of connection: Respondents with many friends reported significantly better mental health than those who had fewer friends.

Dr. Sherif Emil's statement regarding his CMAJ letter on the hijab where he explains why he wrote the letter in the first place.

First alternative to Canadian reference product, NuvaRing.

The letter to the editor called hijabs "tools of oppression" in certain contexts, which sparked dissent among medical professionals on Twitter, with many decrying the letter as Islamophobic.

Prescribers will still need to undergo certification and training.