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Until now in Canada, medical abortions--those that involve taking a drug as opposed to having a minor surgical procedure--have been an option only for very early pregnancies. They account for [...]

In an excerpt from her new book, Better Now, Dr. Danielle Martin explains how eliminating poverty could be the key to improving health care for everyone Leslie is a single [...]

Q: My mother was in good health until recently. Now I'm taking care of her and my young children, and I already feel like I'm burning out. How can I [...]

The law in Canada now recognizes the right to medical assistance in dying under certain circumstances, which is great--it's opened up a long-overdue conversation about what makes a good death. [...]

The muscles along the pelvic floor hold up organs like the bladder, uterus and colon, and need to be kept strong, just like other muscles in the body. If they [...]

Let's start by defining those two stages. Menopause is 12 consecutive months without a period. Perimenopause is the time leading up to that, in which hormones are constantly shifting. For [...]

Whenever someone raises this issue, I think about the woman in my practice who requested a 'baseline' mammogram even though she was in her early 40s with no family history [...]

It's not surprising to me that women often seek a medical explanation for why they're feeling tired. In my clinic, women regularly come in asking to have their thyroid checked, [...]

We talk a lot about postpartum depression, but U.S. studies have shown that prenatal depression is also quite prevalent , affecting one in 10 women--and not just those with a [...]

We've known for years that annual physicals do not actually improve people's health. There's no benefit to booking a 45-minute appointment so that a doctor can listen to your chest, [...]

Q: I love the idea of using fitness trackers, but sometimes it feels like life is becoming overly quantified. Are they worth it? There is some good research that suggests [...]

I understand the feeling. I've looked for my phone while talking on it. We all do those kinds of things. But often, the root of the problem has more to [...]

We often think of healthy eating and the environment as two separate issues, but in recent months, they've been linked with more evidence than ever before. Both the revised Canada's [...]

Q: I feel like my desire and enjoyment of sex have dropped off quite a bit. Is this normal or a medical problem?Talking about sex and sexual dysfunction shouldn't just [...]

Canadian health care is catching up to leading industries when it comes to leveraging technology. Because of our geographic expanse, Canada has long been a leader in telemedicine, which allows [...]

Q: I read a new study that said there's no safe amount of alcohol to consume when it comes to your health. Do I really need to stop drinking entirely? [...]

The lining of the uterus, called the endometrium, thickens with the hormone shifts that come with your cycle every month. When you menstruate, you shed this lining. Endometriosis is a [...]

Q: I've been thinking about taking up running, but I hear it can be bad for joints, and not great for women's bodies in general. Is that true? I would [...]

Whenever a study looks at gender differences in health, I always ask if there are any underlying factors that might explain the findings. This particular research was done in Greater [...]

Many women are very attuned to their breast health, which is a good thing, but rumours and misinformation can circulate quickly. Some come out of nowhere, like the myth that [...]

This study, published in JAMA Internal Medicine in February, certainly got a lot of press! Researchers from Harvard looked at records from more than 1.5 million patients over age 65 [...]

Q: A lot of women battling insomnia or anxiety rely on sleeping pills. They seem harmless enough, but are they really safe? And are the effects of sleep deprivation worse [...]

Tired all the time? Maybe it's your thyroid--or maybe you're just 40. Each decade shapes our long-term health in its own way. We should frame these stages in a more [...]

I treat a lot of preventable conditions. These are the ones I'd love to see less of in 2016 At this time of year, everyone's talking about holiday wish lists [...]

The story of Syrian migrant Alan Kurdi, the little boy whose body washed up on a Turkish beach after his boat capsized on the way to Greece, thrust an important [...]

Canadians consistently rank health care as the issue that matters most to them--and there's no better time than a federal election for us to address the need for a national [...]

Are women better about seeking medical help than men? The answer may surprise you Earlier this year, Yale University researchers made headlines for their study looking at heart attacks in [...]

Got a strange symptom? Here's what you should know before turning to the internet for a consult Patients often arrive at my office with stacks of online research, and while [...]

Whether we're talking contraception, fertility, child-bearing or menopause, reproductive health is important to women at every age. It's also an area of health where medical practices are constantly evolving, especially [...]

Whether you need a referral or the answer to an embarrassing question, having a familiar face behind the stethoscope can make all the difference to your quality of care Long [...]

Women are notorious for putting their own health behind the well-being of their families, their work and other pressing demands. For many women I know, booking an annual checkup for [...]

The article offers the author's view on the causes of declining sexual enjoyment.

The article provides an answer to a question concerning alcohol abstinence.

The article provides an answer to a question of whether it is easier to have a baby at the age of 40, as a recent report out of the U.S. has revealed that more women are having babies in their 40s than in their 20s.

The article provides an answer to a question regarding how to find out that whether amount of worries a person feels due to family is normal.

The article presents an answer to several questions related to role of drug mifepristone in termination of pregnancy, and relation of breakfast eating with weight gain.

The article presents answer to a question regarding stress management.

The article offers the author's insights regarding the treatment for prenatal depression and its impact on women during pregnancy.

The article highlights the increasing health problems in Canada due to migration, and discusses issues faced by refugees such as traumatic health conditions and lack of adequate health care.

The article discusses the 2015 Canadian elections from the perspective of voting for candidates' with strong stances on health care. The author offers her top three priorities for political candidates' health care strategies, including a plan around cost, quality, and access to prescription medication; support for seniors and mental health programs; and a platform that prioritizes poverty, education and the environment.

The article offers the author's insights on the need for patients to not always rely on getting health-related information from web browser Google.