
In The Fifth Wave: Curing the Healthcare Bias against Women, healthcare champions, the IWK Foundation, bring to light the profound and often dangerous consequences the gap in women’s health and research has had on women. The study of human biology has defaulted to the male body, which has hindered understanding of sex-based biological differences and results in fewer available and less effective t... more
| Publishes | Monthly | Episodes | 15 | Founded | a year ago |
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Nearly 50% of young women report negative healthcare experiences. And that is more and more visible in postpartum care. In this episode of The Fifth Wave, Avis Favaro explores why new mothers often “fall off a cliff” once the baby arrives, what the s... more
Endometriosis affects 1 in 10 people who menstruate, nearly 190 million worldwide. Yet it remains one of the most misunderstood and underdiagnosed women’s health conditions. In this episode of The Fifth Wave, public health Dr. Martina Alberani, women... more
This episode of The Fifth Wave dives into one of the least discussed but most consequential workplace issues today: menopause and its massive impact on women, employers and the economy. With nearly 2 million working women in Canada aged 45-55, unmana... more
In this episode of The Fifth Wave, we expose the deep rooted gender bias baked into women’s healthcare, from being dismissed as “emotional” to receiving later diagnoses and poorer mental health support.
Featuring insights from healthcare leaders, p... more
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The menopause episode is wonderful! Really, just a foot in the door on the topic but opening that door for so many more people to have conversations. I started having migraines with menopause and there is a lack of research/information about that which leads to medicating and it’s side effects. In high school we were only told that menopause would be the great release from the monthly pain of menstrual cramps. So much for that. Thanks for this podcast, looking forward to more!
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The show centers on closing the gender bias in health research and care, with a strong emphasis on menopause, women's health equity, and the role of data gaps in medicine. Episodes frequently feature lawmakers, clinicians, researchers, and advocates who discuss policy changes, educational initiatives, and innovative health tech aimed at improving outcomes for women and girls. A notable strength is bringing together cross-disciplinary voices—from clinical practice to AI ethics and health policy—to examine systemic biases and practical paths to change, making it a compelling listen for professionals interested in health equity, policy, and medical research design.
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