Local Flat out for cancer funding: Robyn Smith runs City2Surf topless Robyn Smith recently ran the City2Surf topless, baring her mastectomy scars, so women like her could feel seen and funding could be raised.
News & Views Paramedics are less likely to identify a stroke in women than men. Closing this gap could save lives – and money Stroke symptoms can be overlooked in women, leaving them more vulnerable to misdiagnosis, delayed treatment and long-term harm.
Women's Health News The Gates Foundation to invest $2.5 billion women’s health by 2030 The Gates Foundation has announced it will spend $2.5 billion by 2030 on women’s health to advance chronically underfunded areas.
News & Views ‘Days lost to pain’: One in three women live with migraines One in three Australian women are living with migraine and it’s become one of the top contributors to the women’s health gap.
News & Views Lupita Nyong’o reveals uterine fibroids diagnosis, says too many women suffer in silence Lupita Nyong’o has opened up about her diagnosis with uterine fibroids, calling for greater attention to women’s experiences of pain.
Business Women’s health app Ovum launches clinical trials to set new global standards in tech innovation Ovum, an AI-powered personalised health assistant for women, has launched its first clinical trials at two leading Australian hospitals.
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.
News & Views Women with ADHD higher risk of premenstrual dysphoric disorder: new study Women with attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) may be at higher risk for premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD).
News & Views Women in midlife are being left out of the contraception conversation. Here’s why it matters Women in their 40s and 50s are continually overlooked in public health campaigns on contraception despite pregnancy still being possible.
News & Views ‘Not a niche issue’: 1 in 2 Aussie women face poor mental health One in two Australian women are experiencing a mental health issue, while almost one in four women have a serious condition.
Partner Content Founder Suzie Betts’ leadership is built on a passion to protect women’s breast health Founder of Boob Protect Suzie Betts is bringing breast health into mainstream conversation through her mission-driven leadership.
Women's Health News New initiative to improve accessibility to life-saving breast screenings for autistic women A new initiative aims to improve accessibility for autistic women to receive life-saving mammograms, amid a gap in screening rates.
