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Women’s Health Blog

What is the Women’s Health Blog?

The Women’s Health Blog publishes bi-weekly content to demystify the complexities of women’s health research while celebrating the multifaceted experiences of women and gender-diverse individuals worldwide. Our blog features two types of posts:

Our Research Blog is a platform where experts share evidence-based information on diverse topics relating to women’s health or sex-and-gender-based research. These short summaries make it easy for you to understand and interpret research that could otherwise be difficult to access.

We also have a Behind the Science series, where we share Q&A interview-style posts where experts break down the science and bust myths related to hot topics in women’s health.

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On Postpartum Psychosis: What do we know?

Author: Simone Vigod, MD, MSc, FRCPC Editors: Romina Garcia de leon and Tashi Stampp (blog coordinators)  Published: October 2nd, 2026   Question 1: What is postpartum psychosis, and how does it differ from postpartum depression or postpartum anxiety? Postpartum psychosis is a term for a severe episode of mental illness that occurs exclusively postpartum…
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The HPV Vaccine Reduces Cervical Cancer Deaths to Nearly Zero in Women: The Science Explained

Author: Dr. Raywat Deonandan, Ph D in Epidemiology and Biostatistics, University of Ottawa | Editors: Tashi Stampp and Romina Garcia de leon (blog coordinators)  Published: September 18th, 2026   News outlets have recently reported that young women who received the HPV vaccine have a “near 0%” chance of dying from cervical cancer. Can you explain what…
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Women’s Health Interrupted SEASON 4

✨ Season 4 is OUT NOW! The Women’s Health Interrupted Podcast returns with brand‑new episodes dropping Wednesday, September 16th — and we cannot wait. Hosted by the incredible Dr. Liisa Galea, this season dives into PMDD, Alzheimer’s, health equity, the microbiome, sex and gender differences, and all things women’s health. 💜🎙️ Listen on all you…
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Women Beyond Borders

Author: Nadiya Ekhteraeetoussi, Ph D(c) in Educational Leadership, University of Regina Editors: Tashi Stampp and Romina Garcia de leon (blog coordinators) Reviewer: Stephanie Awotwi- Pratt Published: September 4th, 2026   Beyond Dreams Imagine packing your suitcase, saying goodbye to your family and friends, and leaving behind the place you’ve always…
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The Science of Body Literacy: How Wearables Are Changing Women’s Health

Author: Shaghayegh Moghimikandelousi, Ph D Candidate in Biomedical Engineering, Mc Master University | Editors: Romina Garcia de leon and Tashi Stampp (blog coordinators)  Published: August 21st, 2026   What exactly is a wearable device and how can it support women’s health? To understand wearable devices in women’s health, it’s important to understand…
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What You Missed | July 2026

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Disclaimer: We strive to bring you up to date research on a variety of topics. When reading our blogs, please note the date they were published to gauge how recent the research is. No information on our blog should be used as a substitute for direct medical advice from a qualified doctor or clinician. Instead, we encourage you to print out our blogs and bring them to your healthcare provider as supplementary material.