News & Views I’m a woman approaching middle age, do I need to get my hormones checked? Here’s what hormonal changes you might be experiencing as you approach menopause – and what blood tests can and can’t tell you,
Women's Health News One conversation can save lives: Why talking about family cancer history matters Talking about family cancer history may feel uncomfortable, but starting these conversations can protect loved ones and even save lives.
Life ‘It’s just a boob’: World’s first bare chest bra fit guide showcases diverse bodies Australian intimate brand Nala has launched a second edition of its body positive Fit Guide for women to find a bra that works for them.
News & Views National Breast Cancer Foundation invests historic $25 million to halve breast cancer deaths A historic $25 million has been announced for a research program that’s aiming to halve deaths from breast cancer.
News & Views Fertility rewritten: how modern science and women are changing the narrative For generations, the fertility journey to conceiving a child has been shrouded in secrecy but in recent times, there’s been a shift.
Women's Health News New drug developed to protect heart of breast cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy In an Australian first, researchers have developed a new drug to protect a breast cancer patient’s heart from life-saving cancer treatment.
News & Views $2.5 million project to increase uptake of cervical screening among First Nations women SISTASCREEN at Southern Cross University has been awarded $2,498,994 to increase the uptake of cervical screening for First Nations women.
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.
News & Views Paramedics are less likely to identify a stroke in women than men. Closing this gap could save lives – and money Stroke symptoms can be overlooked in women, leaving them more vulnerable to misdiagnosis, delayed treatment and long-term harm.
News & Views Trump administration to destroy $9.7 million worth of contraceptives intended for African nations The Trump administration has ordered the destruction of over $9.7 million worth of contraceptives intended to go to low-income African nations.
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 ‘Days lost to pain’: One in three women live with migraines One in three Australian women are living with migraine and it’s become one of the top contributors to the women’s health gap.