News & Views Fibromyalgia affects seven times more women than men. Why don’t we know how to treat it? Fibromyalgia is a condition that causes chronic pain all over the body. We don’t know what causes it, or how to treat it.
Life How to prepare and protect your gut health over Christmas and the silly season If your gut is healthy to begin with, it’ll take more to knock it out of whack. Prepare yourself by making food choices that enhance gut health.
Women's Health News A ‘hidden epidemic’: The case for trauma-informed medical care in Australia It’s time to train all doctors, no matter what their speciality, in all the different ways that trauma can show up on the body.
News & Views Female dominated industry of retail faces mental health crisis Roughly two-thirds of the retail workforce experienced a mental health condition during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Women's Health News ‘Sobering and powerful’: A snapshot of women’s health this year The health and wellbeing of Australian women has plummeted this year, with rates of anxiety and domestic violence at a record high.
News & Views Why I’m planning a menopause party Perimenopause and menopause are perfectly normal processes of life and of getting older for all people who menstruate, writes Debra Pittam.
Life 4 things about female orgasms researchers actually study Here’s a snapshot of what research tells us about female orgasms, what we don’t know, and what researchers want to know next.
Health “When you wake up, it will be over…”: A paediatrician’s experience of miscarriage Dr Maitreyi Modak shares her story of a recent pregnancy loss and the grief and pain that came along with it.
Life How to protect against skin cancer at different stages of your life Regardless of what stage you are at in your life – start and commit to daily sun protection. Here are some tips from Dr Annika Smith.
Health COVID has presented unique challenges for people with eating disorders. They’ll need support beyond the pandemic Data from around the world, including Australia, indicate the pandemic has made things more difficult for people with eating disorders.
News & Views The meal planner that will help you navigate the busiest work weeks Don’t be scared of the frozen aisle! These tips will help you stay on track with healthy (easy) meals every week.
News & Views Don’t get complacent about your Cervical Cancer Screening Women suffer from a lack of knowledge and awareness of the Cervical Screening Test and are risking their lives.