Women's health

About two weeks after giving birth, Bridget María Chesterton was curled up on the bathroom floor, saying things that made little sense.

Women aged 35 to 54 drink the most, according to a U.S. national survey. Yet many underestimate how drinking above the recommended guidelines could affect their breast cancer risk.

When a pharmacy team in Shawinigan discussed which cause they wanted to support in 2026, the choice was obvious.

Study examines whether progestogens used in hormonal contraceptives are linked to an increased risk of meningioma, the most common intracranial tumour in adults.

Elinzanetant, also known by the brand name Lynkuet, was first approved in July 2025 to treat the symptoms in women going through menopause.

PMDD has long been considered a severe form of PMS but differs because it causes serious mood and emotional problems and is a chronic, lifelong condition.

As a gastroenterologist specializing in IBD, I sit across from women weekly seeking updated advice on how their disease affects pregnancy.

In a population-based study using Manitoba prescription dispensing records, my colleagues and I found that approximately 60% of individuals took at least one prescription medication postpartum.