Women's Health News Women’s health in focus: The funding, reforms and research that shaped 2025 As 2025 comes to a close, we’re looking back at some of the biggest news in women’s health, across research, funding and policy reform
Sport Global experts call for mandatory strength warm-ups to protect female athletes As more women athletes compete in sport, a new set of global recommendations is calling for routine strength exercise warm-ups to be mandated.
Partner Content Rise in early-onset breast cancer prompts fresh research and support for young women While breast cancer is traditionally associated with older age groups, experts are exploring whether more young women are being diagnosed.
News & Views Teen boys who hold strong views on rigid masculinity most likely to cause harm: new report A new report finds teen boys who most strongly support rigid views about masculinity are most likely to cause harm to themselves and others.
News & Views Distinguished Professor Lidia Morawska awarded $250,000 Prime Minister’s Prize for Science A renowned expert in air quality, Distinguished Professor Lidia Morawska has been awarded Australia’s top prize for scientific research.
News & Views Researcher hopes breakthrough will hold the key to breast cancer prevention A new discovery could change breast cancer prevention, offering hope for safer, more effective treatments in future.
News & Views How much does it really cost to raise a child? An expert does the maths Australians are having fewer kids, but new research shows raising children isn’t actually more expensive than before.
News & Views Why ‘doing your own research’ isn’t always as empowering as it sounds While curiosity and questioning are vital, we have to be very careful to maintain healthy scepticism while researching topics we care about.
News & Views First Nations women earn 35 per cent less than average Australian men, study shows A new study has found that First Nations women earn about 35 per cent less than the average Australian man.
News & Views Most female STEM graduate students experience imposter syndrome A study has revealed that impostorism affects a staggering 97.5 per cent of women in STEM graduate programs in the US.
News & Views Biological differences might explain women’s increased likelihood of developing Alzheimer’s Chromosomal differences between men and women may be the reason why women are twice as likely as men to develop the disease.
Partner Content How virtual reality supports breast cancer patients to protect their heart in radiation therapy Deep Inspiration Breath Hold is a fascinating area of breast cancer research where supportive care is amplifying positive treatment outcomes.