Delivered to your inbox every week. Email* EmailThis field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged. Δ Supported by Charles Sturt University Women’s Health News All Women’s Health News News & Views The ‘mild’ menopause fallacy is just another example of ‘put up and shut up’ for women Even “mild” menopause symptoms can shake the foundations of a woman’s life, and it’s time we treated them with the respect they deserve. News & Views Addressing these 9 health conditions could benefit women and unlock $400 billion The women’s health gap can be attributed to a range of conditions that affect women disproportionately, including heart disease. News & Views I shouldn’t have to switch off my phone to get a break from work but as a freelancer, it’s a necessity It’s something many self-employed individuals can relate to: how do we set boundaries with clients, and get time to switch off? News & Views Untreated painful periods can cost economy up to $14.2 billion per year Nearly 4 in 5 women have experienced chronic menstrual symptoms in the last five years. Half of them have missed work or study. News & Views How 12 days of reproductive leave for workers could save billions Denying Australian workers 12 days of reproductive leave could cost employers up to thirty times more, a new report has revealed. News & Views Women spend more of their money on health care than men. And no, it’s not just about ‘women’s issues’ Women in Australia experience more chronic conditions than men, potentially leading to higher health-care costs.. News & Views How you can use Mel Robbins’ ‘let them’ theory to help you decide what’s worth your energy Feeling like things are spiralling out of your control? Mel Robbins has some simple advice: stop wasting your time and energy on it. News & Views Can AI help us to better detect breast cancer? A new study says yes Researchers have found clear evidence that the use of AI in breast cancer screening increases the chance of disease being detected. News & Views Ditching the ‘balance’ word: 2025 ambitions from a mentally exhausted lawyer Ambitions ahead? How about we ditch the word “balance” and embrace the discomfort of difficult conversations. News & Views ‘It’s liberating’: I want to talk about embracing the menopause rage Don’t fret about menopause, be it impending or current. Embrace your rage as you experience it, writes Jenny Susanto-Lee. Women’s Health News The biggest wins for women’s health in 2024 Stigmatisation and dismissal of pain are all too often associated with women’s health outcomes. What improvements were made in 2024? News & Views ‘It literally saved my life’: Jelena Dokic on the power of vulnerability Jelena Dokic has spoken about how being vulnerable has helped her to overcome the years of abuse she faced at the hands of her father. Women’s Health News ‘Appalled’: 1400 Australian women lose class action against Bayer over contraceptive device Women who suffered chronic pain and bleeding have lost a class action lawsuit against pharmaceutical giant Bayer over a contraceptive device. News & Views Five things young women need to know about the menopause Menopause can last for many years and have a profound effect on a woman’s life. Here are five key things to know about it. Soapbox Women’s health innovation is Australia’s multi-billion dollar opportunity Australia stands at the cusp of a transformative opportunity in women’s health innovation, writes Dina Titkova from UNSW Founders. Women’s Health News Women at high risk of depression are more likely to develop heart disease, researchers find Women who have a high genetic risk of depression are more likely to develop heart disease, even in the absence of a depression diagnosis.
News & Views The ‘mild’ menopause fallacy is just another example of ‘put up and shut up’ for women Even “mild” menopause symptoms can shake the foundations of a woman’s life, and it’s time we treated them with the respect they deserve.
News & Views Addressing these 9 health conditions could benefit women and unlock $400 billion The women’s health gap can be attributed to a range of conditions that affect women disproportionately, including heart disease.
News & Views I shouldn’t have to switch off my phone to get a break from work but as a freelancer, it’s a necessity It’s something many self-employed individuals can relate to: how do we set boundaries with clients, and get time to switch off?
News & Views Untreated painful periods can cost economy up to $14.2 billion per year Nearly 4 in 5 women have experienced chronic menstrual symptoms in the last five years. Half of them have missed work or study.
News & Views How 12 days of reproductive leave for workers could save billions Denying Australian workers 12 days of reproductive leave could cost employers up to thirty times more, a new report has revealed.
News & Views Women spend more of their money on health care than men. And no, it’s not just about ‘women’s issues’ Women in Australia experience more chronic conditions than men, potentially leading to higher health-care costs..
News & Views How you can use Mel Robbins’ ‘let them’ theory to help you decide what’s worth your energy Feeling like things are spiralling out of your control? Mel Robbins has some simple advice: stop wasting your time and energy on it.
News & Views Can AI help us to better detect breast cancer? A new study says yes Researchers have found clear evidence that the use of AI in breast cancer screening increases the chance of disease being detected.
News & Views Ditching the ‘balance’ word: 2025 ambitions from a mentally exhausted lawyer Ambitions ahead? How about we ditch the word “balance” and embrace the discomfort of difficult conversations.
News & Views ‘It’s liberating’: I want to talk about embracing the menopause rage Don’t fret about menopause, be it impending or current. Embrace your rage as you experience it, writes Jenny Susanto-Lee.
Women’s Health News The biggest wins for women’s health in 2024 Stigmatisation and dismissal of pain are all too often associated with women’s health outcomes. What improvements were made in 2024?
News & Views ‘It literally saved my life’: Jelena Dokic on the power of vulnerability Jelena Dokic has spoken about how being vulnerable has helped her to overcome the years of abuse she faced at the hands of her father.
Women’s Health News ‘Appalled’: 1400 Australian women lose class action against Bayer over contraceptive device Women who suffered chronic pain and bleeding have lost a class action lawsuit against pharmaceutical giant Bayer over a contraceptive device.
News & Views Five things young women need to know about the menopause Menopause can last for many years and have a profound effect on a woman’s life. Here are five key things to know about it.
Soapbox Women’s health innovation is Australia’s multi-billion dollar opportunity Australia stands at the cusp of a transformative opportunity in women’s health innovation, writes Dina Titkova from UNSW Founders.
Women’s Health News Women at high risk of depression are more likely to develop heart disease, researchers find Women who have a high genetic risk of depression are more likely to develop heart disease, even in the absence of a depression diagnosis.
