Caitlin Blaney always dreamed of being a mom. But thoughts of having children got put aside while she pursued her education to become a clinical psychologist. The 32-year-old lives in Winnipeg, away from her partner and family, who are based in her…

Caitlin Blaney always dreamed of being a mom. But thoughts of having children got put aside while she pursued her education to become a clinical psychologist. The 32-year-old lives in Winnipeg, away from her partner and family, who are based in her…

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Fertility clinics across Canada have stopped initiating treatments as part of the broader pandemic-related suspension of elective medical procedures, leaving patients uncertain as to when, or if, they'll get their chance at becoming parents. The…

Fertility clinics across Canada have stopped initiating treatments as part of the broader pandemic-related suspension of elective medical procedures, leaving patients uncertain as to when, or if, they'll get their chance at becoming parents. The…

Hot flushes or night sweats — called vasomotor symptoms or VMS — might be more than just a nuisance for menopausal women. A recent study in the journal Menopause shows that women who have suffered childhood abuse experience more hot flushes while…

The Free Press has shared COVID-19 stories free of charge because we believe everyone deserves access to trusted and critical information during the pandemic. While we stand by this decision, it has undoubtedly affected our bottom line. After nearly…

Opinion: Female physicians often experience a gender pay gap, discrimination, burnout and depression The complaints are ubiquitous — “my doctor retired,” “my doctor is on maternity leave,” “the clinic isn’t accepting new patients.” Medicare, a pillar…

The complaints are ubiquitous — “my doctor retired;” “my doctor is on maternity leave;” “the clinic isn’t accepting new patients.” Medicare, a pillar of pride for most Canadians, doesn’t feel universal for those struggling, sometimes waiting years,…

Rebecca Renkas is a family physician and Global Journalism Fellow at the University of Toronto’s Dalla Lana School of Public Health. The complaints are ubiquitous: “My doctor retired.” “My doctor is on maternity leave.” “The clinic isn’t accepting…

The complaints are ubiquitous — “my doctor retired;” “my doctor is on maternity leave;” “the clinic isn’t accepting new patients.” Medicare, a pillar of pride for most Canadians, doesn’t feel universal for those struggling, sometimes waiting years,…