News & Views The key wins for women’s health in the budget The government says this is the first budget that addresses the complex and systemic bias that exists against women in healthcare.
Women's Health News Pelvic health problems are a common experience for women – our research shows why many don’t get the help they need Pelvic health problems – such as bladder and bowel leaks, pelvic pain, heavy menstrual bleeding or vaginal prolapse – are a common experience for women.
Women's Health News ‘It kills to be discriminated against’: Lesbian and bisexual women more likely to die earlier Lesbian and bisexual women are more likely to die earlier than straight women, according to a new Harvard study pointing at discrimination.
Women's Health News ‘Here’s to the Wine Mums’: We need to talk about alcohol marketing and Mother’s Day I want alcohol companies to stop trying to convince me and other mums that drinking is the answer to the pressures that we face.
News & Views ‘Appearance-led’ social media content is profoundly impacting young people’s body image Nearly two thirds of Australians compare their bodies to what they see on social media, and it’s profoundly impacting the body image, eating habits and fitness routines of young people.
Women of Colour Mothers and babies in Gaza risk disease and death from lack of clean water In Gaza, mothers and babies risk disease and death from lack of clean water and basic health supplies, accoridng to CARE.
News & Views ‘The victim died of a heart attack’: Man who punched a woman 40 times found not to have contributed to her death Family of a Jigalong woman who was attacked by her male partner hours before she died has voiced their betrayal by justice system.
Women's Health News Heart disease is the biggest killer of women in Australia. Watch for these symptoms Heart disease is the biggest killer of women in Australia, and yet, most of what is known about the symptoms relates to men.
News & Views Too many women endure heavy menstrual bleeding in silence. Here’s what you should know about it Heavy menstrual bleeding affects 1 in 4 women, yet it is often shrouded in silence, writes Dr Talat Uppal and Dr Ghalia M Abumohsen.
News & Views Melbourne private school boys rank female students according to attractiveness Year 11 boys at Yarra Valley Grammar School have put female classmates into objective categories and ranked them according to attractiveness.
News & Views NSW government announces $230 million emergency domestic and family violence package The NSW government has pledged $230 million to tackle violence against women through a reform package.
Women's Health News Women live longer than men but experience more years in poor health: Research Uneven global progress on health over the past 30 years underlines an urgent need to boost funding for women’s health services and research.