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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11 March 2022

Should Domperidone Be Reconsidered as a Treatment For Low Breastmilk Supply?

Author: Janet C. Currie, MSW, Ph D, Research Collaborator at the UBC School of Nursing. Editors: Suzanne Hetzel Campbell Ph D, RN, FCNEI, IBCLC, CCSNE, Negin Nia and Arrthy Thayaparan (Blog Coordinators) Published: March 11th, 2022 Domperidone is a dopamine blocker that is being increasingly prescribed off-label in British Columbia and other provinces to treat…

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25 February 2022

Behind the Science: Understanding Nanomedicine

Interviewee: Dr. Hagar Labouta, Ph D | Authors/ Editors: Arrthy Thayaparan & Negin Nia Published: February 25th, 2022 With our blog series Behind the Science, we strive to share the stories and amazing work of a diverse range of scientists and academics in the Women’s Health field. The latest feature in our series is Dr. Hagar Labouta, assistant professor…

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11 February 2022

Brain Structural Adaptations to Motherhood: A Hard Nut to Crack

Author: Magdalena Martínez García, Neuroscience Ph. D student, Neuroimaging group, Instituto de Investigación Sanitaria Gregorio Marañón of Madrid | Editors: Negin Nia and Arrthy Thayaparan (Blog Coordinators) Published: February 11th, 2022 Pregnancy is one of the most profound physiological transitions a woman experiences in her lifetime, one that affects every…

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28 January 2022

Behind the Science: The Effects of Estrogen Signalling

Authors: Negin Nia and Arrthy Thayaparan (Blog Coordinators) || Interviewing: Dr. Troy A. Roepke, Associate Professor of Animal Science, Rutgers University Published: January 28th, 2022 Our first Behind the Science for 2022 is a special feature with Dr. Troy A. Roepke. They are an Associate Professor of Animal Science at Rutgers University with a focused study…

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14 January 2022

Canadian food programs and policies: the role of social media in promoting eating for body shape

Author: Alysha L. Deslippe, MSc, Doctoral Student, Human Nutrition, University of British Columbia | Editors: Negin Nia and Arrthy Thayaparan (Blog Coordinators) Published: January 14th, 2022 Editor’s Note: This story discusses diet culture, eating disorders, and harmful food habits. If you or someone you know is struggling, call 1-866- NEDIC-20…

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10 December 2021

Why Should We Pay More Attention to the Placenta?

Author: Jasmin Wächter, Master’s student, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, UBC | Editors: Negin Nia, Arrthy Thayaparan (Blog Coordinators) & Shreya Sharma Published: December 10th, 2021 The placenta is, arguably, the most important yet continuously under-appreciated organ in the body. The placenta not only determines the outcomes…

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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.

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