Women’s Health News

Surfing icon Layne Beachley shares the health advice she would give to her 21-year-old self and why she now values an “all-or-something” approach.

Dr Vicki Pascoe has been appointed to the Manna Institute to improve mental health support for those living in rural and regional Australia. 

New research looking at the global proportion of disordered eating in children and adolescents found 30% of girls show disordered eating.

Em Rusciano speaks out after being accused of faking her autism diagnosis, saying “This is why representation matters.”

Pelvic floor problems transcend all genders and ages – but women, due to their pregnancy and childbirth roles, have higher prevalence of pelvic floor dysfunction than men. 

New research focusing on the experience of women living with HIV makes it clear that Australia can provide better support and healthcare.

Women living in very remote areas of Australia are likely to die 19 years earlier, a new report from the RFDS has revealed.

Universal health care is a core Australian value, but pragmatically, governments have always sought to balance budget limitations with providing as good care to as many people as possible.

Workers will receive 10 days paid Family and Domestic Violence Leave as new laws come into effect for businesses with 15 or more employees.

Internationally recognised youth and gender advocate Ashleigh Streeter-Jones knows the importance of setting boundaries in the day-to-day.

Dr Kara Thompson on the contraction of maternity services on offer such as the proposed closure of Epworth maternity service in Geelong.