News & Views Largest ever Parkinson’s study shows how symptoms differ between men and women Largest Parkinson’s study finds symptoms, risks and progression differ between men and women, offering new insights for treatment.
News & Views What causes ‘extreme morning sickness’? What we know, don’t know and suspect about hyperemesis gravidarum Here’s what we know about hyperemesis gravidarum, a condition of extreme morning sickness that can last the whole pregnancy.
Ed's Blog VicHealth axing is a blow to equity, women’s sport and prevention measures It’s seen as a “global template for how to get health promotion right,” with 38 years of health promotion work, including on smoking prevention, and the successful This Girl Can initiative. But now the standalone VicHealth is set to be abolished.
News & Views This Queensland health service is driving change with a strong First Nations workforce Queensland’s North West Hospital and Health Service (NWHHS) has exceeded the national target for First Nations workforce representation.
News & Views The gender pay gaps of major employers across retail and health, according to new WGEA data For the second year, the Workplace Gender Equality Agency has released the gender pay gaps of private sector employers in Australia.
News & Views Women are less comfortable calling 000 for heart attack symptoms, study finds Women are more hesitant to dial 000 when they experience symptoms of a heart attack, possibly contributing to the worse outcomes.
News & Views Vaccine sceptic Robert F. Kennedy Jr sworn in as US health secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr has officially been sworn in as US health secretary after the US Senate voted to confirm his appointment.
World Caroline Kennedy warns US senators that her cousin Robert F Kennedy Jr is a ‘predator’ Former US ambassador to Australia Caroline Kennedy has urged Senators to reject her cousin Robert F Kennedy Jr’s health secretary nomination
News & Views Deaf women are twice as likely to experience domestic violence. How perpetrators weaponise disability Deaf women face a higher risk of domestic violence with perpetrators exploiting their deafness to isolate, control, and silence them, highlighting the need for improved communication access and interpreter support.
News & Views Lucy Clynes appointed CEO of Hepatitis Australia Lucy Clynes has been appointed as CEO of Hepatitis Australia, the national peak body leading the community response to viral hepatitis.
News & Views Neglecting the impact of sex and gender is a public health risk: Sydney researchers recognised in international journal Three medical researchers from Sydney have been published in a renowned peer-reviewed science journal for their work researching the impact of sex and gender in scientific research.
Health How a new app is helping women navigate the ‘complex terrains’ of endometriosis A new app has been developed to help women who suffer from endometriosis to track and treat their symptoms.