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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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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26 November 2021

Behind the Science: The Intersection of Social and Health Psychology

Authors: Negin Nia and Arrthy Thayaparan (Blog Coordinators) || Interviewing: Frances Chen, Associate Professor of Psychology, University of British Columbia Published: November 26th, 2021 COVID-19 has made our social interactions even more isolated and reliant on technology. This month on Behind the Science, we speak to Frances Chen, Associate Professor of Psychology…

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12 November 2021

The Gut-Brain Connection: Why Biological Sex May Matter

Author: Avril Metcalfe- Roach, Ph D student, University of British Columbia | Editors: Negin Nia and Arrthy Thayaparan (Blog Coordinators) Published: November 12th, 2021 If you had to build your own house from scratch, what supplies would you bring to the job? High-quality building materials would certainly make the house much more durable, and having a diverse…

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29 October 2021

Behind the Science: How Women are Fighting the Opioid Crisis

Authors: Arrthy Thayaparan and Negin Nia, Women’s Health Blog Coordinators | Interviewee: Dr. Jade Boyd, Ph. D., University of British Columbia Published: October 29th, 2021 News of the opioid epidemic is constant in Canada. But what’s discussed in the media rarely goes beyond the scope of updated death rates and the repeated calls for life-saving…

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9 October 2021

Experience with COVID-19 Vaccine While Pregnant

Authors: Negin Nia and Arrthy Thayaparan (Blog Coordinators) | Interviewing: Dr. Cindy Barha, Ph D, Department of Physical Therapy; Dr. Chelsea Elwood, Ph D, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology Published: October 9th, 2021 To go along with our latest blog looking at research and effects of the COVID-19 vaccine on pregnant women, the Women’s Health Blog…

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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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