Health Hugs can help women de-stress, but not so much for men Getting hugs from an intimate partner can significantly reduce your stress levels as a woman, a new study from Europe has found.
News & Views Women have transformed digital health enabling all of us to access better care. Let’s celebrate them Telstra Health is once again running its Brilliant Women in Digital Health Awards, with nominations now open to recognise 25 women from across Australia and their contributions in the health and aged care sectors.
Health 4 out of 10 Australians keep silent at work about their mental health A new study has found that four out of every ten workers who reported poor mental health in the past 12 months did not talk about it at work.
Life 19 yr old becomes youngest Aussie female to conquer Mt Everest At 19, Melbourne resident Gabby Kanizay has become the youngest Australian woman to climb the summit of Mount Everest.
Menstrual hygiene Spain is about to allow 16 year-old females to access abortion without parental consent A draft bill has been approved in Spain that would allow 16 year-old girls to have an abortion without parental consent.
Health Reproductive health is a crucial election issue for young Australian women For young Australians, ensuring access to reproductive health remains one of their most pressing concerns as the federal election draws near.
News & Views ‘I believe everyone deserves to be seen’: Emotional standing ovation for adaptive fashion show at Fashion Week “I believe everyone deserves to be seen” Adaptive Fashion generates emotional standing ovation at AAFW this morning in Sydney.
News & Views Spain set to approve monthly menstrual leave Spain is set to become the country in the West to offer menstrual leave, three days per month for women suffering period pain while at work.
Jugglehood Half of female doctors have suffered pregnancy complications Female doctors in Australia delay starting a family due to their career, with half having suffered some form of pregnancy complication.
Health Australia’s politicians must commit to upholding abortion rights “The lack of discussion, despite progressive abortion laws in Australia, reinforces the disappointing fact that abortion still remains a stigmatised area of women’s reproductive health and we cannot take for granted our right to access it. “
Health First women-only mental health facility dedicated to DV-related PTSD to open in August Australia will open its first ever women’s hospital for treating post-traumatic stress disorder in women recovering from domestic violence.
Work Style Half of women across the world have recently experienced burnout Almost fifty percent of women across the world report burnout, a startling new study from Deloitte Global has found.