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79% of women feel unprepared for menopause finds Shoppers Foundation for Women’s Health study

 Research released today by Shoppers Foundation for Women's Health™, the charitable arm of Shoppers Drug Mart®, highlights major disparities in women's health awareness for menopause and perimenopause across Canada. New research found that a lack of education and awareness around these pivotal life stages leaves many women feeling unprepared, uncertain, and unsupported. Key findings include:
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The Trevor Project Urges U.S. Supreme Court to Uphold Law Protecting LGBTQ+ Youth from Conversion Therapy

Today, the Supreme Court of the United States hears oral arguments for Chiles v. Salazar – a case that centers on a Colorado state law that prohibits licensed mental health professionals from subjecting youth to dangerous, discredited practices that attempt to change their sexual orientation or gender identity.
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New digital tools expand access and enhance quality in comprehensive abortion care

Abortion is a safe procedure when carried out in line with evidence-based practices, many of which are reflected in the World Health Organization’s Abortion care guidelines. However, half of abortions that occur around the world are unsafe, meaning the procedure is carried out by a person lacking the necessary skills and/or in an environment that does not conform to minimal medical standards. Life-threatening complications that may result from unsafe abortion include haemorrhage, infection, and injury to the genital tract and internal organs.
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Republicans Use Funding Bill to Dismantle Our Health Care System and Attack Public Education

 During today’s House Appropriations Committee markup of the 2026 Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies funding bill, Democrats fought against Republicans’ extreme bill that assaults public health, slashes medical research, eliminates funding for reproductive health, and eviscerates education and job training.
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