Women's Health News A quarter of younger middle class women in the UK have taken up smoking The number of younger middle-class women who smoke has gone up to 25 per cent over the past decade, according to new research out of the UK.
Soapbox The obstetricians fighting misinformation on social media Healthcare providers have cut through in the fight against online misinformation — leaning on compassion, humour and digital savvy.
Health We desperately need a gender lens in heart research and care. Associate Professor Mary Kavurma is leading the way Dr Mary Kavurma says most are unaware of another lesser known heart condition that affects one in five Australians – and majority of sufferers are women.
Women's Health News Strangulation can have a long-term impact on women’s health even if ‘it left no marks’ Strangulation, or the act of applying pressure on or around the neck, can be extremely dangerous, and is often part of sexual violence.
News & Views Olivia Orchowski’s Femtek raises $1 million for cycle tracking ring you wear to bed Australian women’s healtech startup, Femtek, has raised $1 million to propel the development of its signature cycle-tracking product – the Basal Body Ring.
News & Views New app could help women take control of the diagnosis and management of endometriosis The CHARLI app helps users monitor menstruation, fertility, sexual health, and identify pain conditions like endometriosis.
Women's Health News Meet Lisa Nguyen, pharmacist and founder of Australia’s first boutique female-led cannabis dispensary Taking care of her health along the way, Lisa Nguyen is growing her business so that more women can experience plant-based medicine.
Books Tammi Miller wrote ‘Paperback Therapy’ for young women struggling to afford mental health support Certified therapist Tammi Miller wrote this guide to therapy and mental wellbeing for women juggling the mental load and finances.
Business How Kic’s Laura Henshaw drove a 100% revenue increase by taking a stand against harmful weight loss messaging Laura Henshaw and the team at Kic encouraged their community to focus on small intentions to increase their overall happiness and health.
News & Views Australian startup accelerator unveils groundbreaking FemTech initiative Transforming care for women’s health through innovation. Join UNSW’s Health 10x program and be part of the movement revolutionizing FemTech.
Women's Health News Olivia Munn brings awareness to early breast cancer detection after revealing double mastectomy US actor Olivia Munn urges women to be proactive about their health after revealing she was diagnosed with breast cancer last year.
News & Views 70 per cent of Aussie women experience gender bias while accessing healthcare Over 70 per cent of Aussie women said they experienced bias in the diagnosis and treatment of health conditions.