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Fibra™: It’s Time Your Underwear Does More! 

This blog post was originally shared on Fibra and written by Ojonugwa Omani (Marketing Specilaist at Fibra Inc.) When it comes to shopping for underwear for women, most of us are just hoping for three things: comfort, coverage, and a waistband that doesn’t betray us after lunch. But what if

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The Business Case for Menopause Benefits in the Workplace

sanoLiving, Canada’s only fully national digital health platform for women’s midlife care, has released a first-of-its kind whitepaper demonstrating that comprehensive menopause benefits can help employers manage rising health costs while improving employee well-being and workplace performance. “Rising benefit costs—driven in part by midlife women’s unmet health needs—make menopause support

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Podcast with Startup Canada: Women in Femtech with Rachel Bartholomew

Women in Femtech with Rachel Bartholomew

In this conversation, Rachel Bartholomew, founder of Femtech Canada and Hyivy Health, shares her personal journey through cancer diagnosis and treatment, which inspired her to innovate in women’s health technology. She discusses the growth of Femtech Canada, its international collaborations, and the current state of the Femtech ecosystem in Canada. Rachel emphasizes the

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Breaking Barriers: Elevating Women’s Health in Canada

Join us for an engaging and informative event dedicated to exploring the critical issues surrounding access to healthcare for women in Canada. This gathering will bring together healthcare professionals, advocates, and community members to discuss the biases and barriers women often face when seeking care for menstrual, reproductive, and sexual

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FDA Clears Cntrl+: A Revolutionary Bladder Leak Support Product for Women 

Cornwall, ON, January 2025—Cntrl+, a ground-breaking solution for female stress urinary incontinence, has officially received clearance from the U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA). Developed by Cornwall-based Cntrl+ Inc., this reusable product is poised to revolutionize the incontinence market by offering women a simple, affordable way to prevent bladder leaks, especially during physical

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Canadian Startup Reya Health Launches Birth Control Matching App

Canada-based Reya Health has announced the launch of its birth control education and support app, designed to help Canadians with ovaries find suitable contraceptive options. The app, launching today, uses smart algorithms to match users with birth control methods through a personalized questionnaire. The company aims to address the challenges many face

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Aruna Revolution’s Rashmi Prakash and Gurleen Bajwa successfully pitched their product on Dragons Den

Aruna Revolution Secures Game-Changing Deal on Dragons’ Den

Aruna Revolution, a women-led Canadian startup revolutionizing sustainable and inclusive healthcare, proudly showcased its innovative vision on the January 9, 2025, episode of Dragons’ Den. The company secured a transformative deal with Dragons Michele Romanow and Manjit Minhas, further advancing its mission to redefine the disposable hygiene industry through innovative

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Canada’s Edge in Medical Tech Startups: Why We’re Leading the Way

Most health-care innovations are developed in high-tech laboratories, but materials scientist Dr. Latchmi Raghunanan created a groundbreaking fertility drug delivery patch from her kitchen counter in Toronto. As the CEO and chief science officer of Maman Biomedical Inc., Dr. Raghunanan drew on her decade of experience in medical device research

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