Women’s Health News

It’s World Menopause Month, and Dr Fatima Khan says medicine is still too quick to dismiss the link between hormones and mental health.

The Victorian government has committed to making abortion care free by eliminating out-of-pocket costs across the state if it is re-elected.

The UK has just passed two weeks’ bereavement leave for miscarriage beginning April 2027. While it is progress, it’s not where it should be.

A leading Dutch dictionary has introduced a new word for labia after a successful campaign to reduce shame around women’s bodies.

Rates of gonorrhoea and syphilis have increased by more than 50% over the past decade, with experts warning of concerning spikes for women.

Weight-loss campaigns are targeting First Nations women, with drug companies using health messages to sell weight-loss drugs.

Tasmanian Walking Company’s Uluru walk strikes a balance between feeling immersed in the landscape while still offering genuine comfort.

Dr Amandeep Hansra and Professor Cassandra Szoeke have taken out major awards with the Australian Medical Association.

Three women-founded and led Australian companies have been nominated for the prestigious Prix Galien USA Awards.

More than one in 10 women with infants in Gaza suffer from difficulties with breastfeeding, a recent UN report has found. 

Australians will soon get access to a new Alzheimer’s blood test that can identify changes in the brain decades before symptoms first appear.