A pregnant person holding a pill and glass of water in the upper half. Text in graphic "Health misinformation can have immediate consequences. Last September, the Trump administration claimed, without evidence, that Tylenol during pregnancy increases autism risk. Within a month, its use in emergency departments for pregnant people dropped by up to 20%. Here’s what that means." #ScienceUpFirst

When unsupported health claims spread, they can quickly have real impacts on people’s health.

A recent example involving Tylenol and autism shows how fast that can happen.

Read more to learn what the evidence actually says. 👇
scienceupfirst.com/misinformati...

#ScienceUpFirst

Two abortion pills in the centre. Text: "Are abortion pills safe? The short answer is yes. And that’s why Health Canada continues to approve their use." #ScienceUpFirst #PWHRCanada

Decades of research show that medication abortion with mifepristone + misoprostol is safe, with serious complications occurring in fewer than 0.4% of patients.

So why are people questioning it? People are using a flawed report to spread misleading claims.

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scienceupfirst.com/sexual-healt...

A woman sitting and holding her temples in the lower third looking stressed, a red arrow on the right of her. Text in graphic: "“Try this workout to balance your hormones!” “Always tired? Blame your hormones.” , “Use these 5 food hacks to fix your hormonal imbalance in 30 days!” . Sound familiar? Here’s what the internet gets wrong about hormone balancing." #ScienceUpFirst #PWHRCanada

You’re browsing social media and you see some claims about “balancing out your hormones.” You wonder.

Unfortunately, many hormone fixes promoted online – like supplements, herbs, or specific diets – are not backed by strong evidence.
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scienceupfirst.com/lifestyle-be...

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A half-white and half-purple background. An overlaid text reads: “Can a single test really tell you if you're in MENOPAUSE Or PERIMENOPAUSE? No. Read on to learn more.” #ScienceUpfirst

Accessing menopause care is already challenging enough.

Unfortunately, this can also be an opportunity for companies to market at-home tests that do not paint a full or accurate picture.👇
scienceupfirst.com/womens-healt...

This post was made in collaboration with @pwhrcanada

#ScienceUpFirst

A woman on the left side fanning herself. Text in graphic: "Perimenopause isn’t just about hot flashes. It can change your sex life too." #ScienceUpFirst #PWHR

Menopause can affect your sex life but you’re not alone and you’re not stuck with it.
Changes are common, and support exists if you want it.

Read more here 👇
scienceupfirst.com/womens-healt...

This is a collaborative post with @pwhrcanada

#ScienceUpFirst

This Women’s Health Research Month, we celebrated 20 years as an institute dedicated to advancing women’s health research and closing critical knowledge gaps for women and gender-diverse people across British Columbia.

Watch this video and explore whri.org for all #WHRM highlights.

Sabina's Stats Series continues! Missed Session 1? Watch it on YouTube. Join Session 2 on April 23: Who Counts? Denominators, Bias, and Equity.

Register now: https://bit.ly/4cRkmak

#MedSky #WomensHealth #WomensResearch

Next Wednesday🎤Join Birth Place Lab in welcoming Dr. Kathrin Stoll as a speaker for the Justice and Equity in Perinatal Services Cluster Seminar Series, January 28th, 2026, at 12 PM PST/3 PM EST. [1/3]

Registration is now open for the eleventh annual Women’s Health Research Symposium!

Join us on Friday, March 6th, 2026, in-person at the Robert H. Lee Alumni Centre on the UBC campus or virtually via live-stream.

Learn more and register today: whri.org/eleventh-ann...)

A woman in the centre sits thinking about her choices with question marks by her head. Text in graphic: "Thinking about tracking your cycle instead of using birth control? Learn how it works and what to keep in mind" #ScienceUpFirst

Everyone deserves accurate info to make the choices that work for them.

Check this out to learn what research says about tracking your cycle. 👇

scienceupfirst.com/sexual-healt...

This post was made in collaboration between @pwhrcanada.bsky.social and @scienceupfirst.bsky.social

Don't forget to register for this incredible session on "Mobilizing Knowledge, Advancing Women's, Trans & Non-Binary Health" hosted by @pwhrcanada.bsky.social & featuring @davidjphipps.bsky.social!

FREE to attend by all.

📆 November 13, 2025 at 9 AM - 10:30 AM PT
💻 Zoom
🔗 bit.ly/PWHRSpecialEvent25

One week left to register for our special event!

Secure your seat today: bit.ly/PWHRSpecialEvent25

⏰ Final chance to register!

Don’t miss our FREE virtual seminar this Thursday, October 30, titled “Infant-Related Harm Thoughts: Why They Matter and How to Manage Them,” to explore research and strategies to improve maternal #mentalhealth outcomes.

🔗 Register now ➡️ bit.ly/PWHRMaternalHealth

📢 Join us for “Mobilizing Knowledge, Advancing Women’s, Trans & Non-Binary Health” – an interactive virtual event with @davidjphipps.bsky.social on Nov. 13!

Help shape PWHR’s 2026–2029 strategy and advance inclusive health research.

🔗 bit.ly/PWHRSpecialEvent25

#HealthEquity #WomensHealth

Don’t forget to register to save your seat!

@pwhrcanada.bsky.social will be hosting a FREE virtual Special Event on "Mobilizing Knowledge, Advancing Women’s, Trans & Non-Binary Health"! Featuring special guest @davidjphipps.bsky.social

📆 November 13, 2025
🕐 9:00 AM - 10:30 AM PT
💻 Virtual via Zoom
🔗 Register today: bit.ly/PWHRSpecialEvent25

Enceint·e? La fièvre doit être traitée. Le Tylenol (acétaminophène) est l’option la plus sûre.
Un grand merci à Anick Bérard pour son expertise!

Avec @pwhrcanada.bsky.social et le Hub Grossesse en santé
👉 Ressources fiables : tinyurl.com/LSATylenolGrossesse

#LaSciencedAbord #PWHRCanada

A chart showing the effectiveness of different contraceptive methods. The most effective methods (implant, hormonal and copper IUDs) are close to 100%. The least effective methods (condoms, withdrawal, natural methods) are below 85%. Text in the graphic: :Some contraceptive methods are a lof more effective than others. We explain it all here." #ScienceUpFirst #PWHRCanada

Several methods of contraception exist in Canada: the choice depends on your needs.

Some facts to remember 👇
-The fertility method ≠ protection
-Only condoms (partially) protect against STIs
-Some methods expire!

Learn more here:
tinyurl.com/SUFContraceptiveMethods

@pwhrcanada.bsky.social

📢 Join us for our upcoming webinar, “Infant-Related Harm Thoughts: Why They Matter and How to Manage Them,” part of our 2025-2026 Seminar Series!

📅 Oct. 30 @ 9 am PT

🗣️ This free, virtual event will discuss research that promotes maternal #mentalhealth.

🔗 Register now: bit.ly/PWHRMaternalHealth

It’s time for what’s long overdue: a National Women’s Health Strategy and real, sustained investment in women’s health research.

Because when women’s health thrives, our entire country thrives – in wellbeing, productivity, and economic resilience.

Read more: tinyurl.com/2u6c7t3j

It’s time for what’s long overdue: a National Women’s Health Strategy and real, sustained investment in women’s health research.

Because when women’s health thrives, our entire country thrives – in wellbeing, productivity, and economic resilience.

Read more: tinyurl.com/2u6c7t3j

Huge thanks to @hollymathias.bsky.social for shining a spotlight on why Canada must invest in women’s health research. Your voice reminds us: when women’s health thrives, so does society.
 
Read her powerful guest blog here:🔗 bit.ly/pwhr-op-ed-holly-mathias

#WomensHealth #PWHR

🎉 Meet the winners of the 2025 @pwhrcanada.bsky.social Mid-Career Excellence in Women’s Health Research Award:

🔬 Dr. Fairbrother (Women’s Health Research Institute)
🧭 Dr. Montesanti (WCHRI)
💡 Dr. Eder (Women's College Hospital)
💬 Dr. Rosen (IWK Health)

➡️ Learn more: bit.ly/PWHRaward

📣 The 2024–2025 PWHR Impact Report is here!

From 9 research events to the launch of the “Beyond the Binary Guide,” and welcoming our first postdoc fellow, we’re proud to advance equity in women’s health research.

📘 Read the full report: bit.ly/4002qnj

#PWHR #HealthEquity #WomensHealth #Research

When standard genetic tests failed, the Translational Genomics Hub (TGH) stepped in to solve a rare, complex case.

Read more about the TGH’s @stollerykids.bsky.social -supported research:
ar.wchri.org/unlocking-ge...
#WCHRIAR2025

Researcher Andrea Haqq oversees the Edmonton sites of an international study of mothers with diabetes and their children that aims to improve health outcomes for both.

Read more the @stollerykids.bsky.social -funded research:
ar.wchri.org/building-hea...
#WCHRIAR2025

This National Indigenous History Month, we honour the histories and knowledge systems of First Nations, Inuit, and Métis Peoples.

We remain committed to reconciliation through research that centres Indigenous voices, priorities, and ways of knowing.

#NIHM2025 #NIPD2024 #Reconciliation

WCHRI member Maria Ioannou delves into the unexplored world of lipid droplets and their potential to improve outcomes for infants with brain damage.

Read more about Ioannou’s @stollerykids.bsky.social -supported research:
ar.wchri.org/the-fatty-fr...
#WCHRIAR2025

Lighting the Way | 2024-2025 Annual Report Research not only saves lives, it ignites hope. While true transformation requires both patience and vision, each breakthrough brings us closer to our goal.

Research not only saves lives, it ignites hope. Through continual innovation, WCHRI researchers are illuminating the path toward a healthier future for women and children.

We are lighting the way!

Read more in our 2024-2025 annual report:

ar.wchri.org/

#WCHRIAR2025

🌈 Happy Pride Month! 🌈

At PWHR, we’re committed to advancing health equity for all women, trans & non-binary people. Last year, we launched Beyond the Binary in Canada: a bilingual guide to support inclusive, community-led research practices.

📘 Get the guide: tinyurl.com/29vd9uv2

#PrideMonth