Local Flat out for cancer funding: Robyn Smith runs City2Surf topless Robyn Smith recently ran the City2Surf topless, baring her mastectomy scars, so women like her could feel seen and funding could be raised.
Women's Health News The Gates Foundation to invest $2.5 billion women’s health by 2030 The Gates Foundation has announced it will spend $2.5 billion by 2030 on women’s health to advance chronically underfunded areas.
News & Views China to offer annual baby subsidy to boost declining birth rate The Chinese government has announced a 3,600 yuan ($AUD770) annual payment for parents for each child under the age of three.
Leadership Four Australian women win Jeannie Ferris Awards for driving equity in cancer care Four women win the Jeannie Ferris Awards for their commitment to driving significant advances in equity for Australians affected by cancer.
News & Views New menopause virtual health hub to open in south-west Sydney A new menopause virtual health hub giving care from highly trained health professionals will soon open at Campbelltown Hospital.
Partner Content Dietitian and researcher Dr Cindy Tan on how to support breast cancer patients through lifestyle intervention Many breast cancer patients know the positives with good nutrition and exercise but putting this knowledge into practice isn’t always easy
Business Women’s health app Ovum launches clinical trials to set new global standards in tech innovation Ovum, an AI-powered personalised health assistant for women, has launched its first clinical trials at two leading Australian hospitals.
News & Views The overlooked scars of birth trauma: pain, injury and poor mental health New research reveals almost all of those who experienced birth-related trauma report ongoing physical injury or unmanaged pain.
News & Views Biological differences might explain women’s increased likelihood of developing Alzheimer’s Chromosomal differences between men and women may be the reason why women are twice as likely as men to develop the disease.
Partner Content How virtual reality supports breast cancer patients to protect their heart in radiation therapy Deep Inspiration Breath Hold is a fascinating area of breast cancer research where supportive care is amplifying positive treatment outcomes.
Tech Monash researchers develop world-first device to track breastmilk intake A world-first device has been developed to support the countless mums who are breastfeeding but wondering if their baby is getting enough milk.
News & Views My cousin died by suicide 13 days after giving birth. We must rethink the way perinatal mental health is treated Sarah’s death is a tragic illustration that we need to do more for women experiencing mental health challenges in the perinatal period.
