Women
What works to prevent violence against women?
Australia’s Plan to Reduce and Prevent Violence The World Health Organisation RESPECT framework guides most global intervention programs and includes…
Black women are more likely to die from breast cancer – so why is breast screening attendance still a problem?
Breast Cancer Screening: A Complex Issue for Black Women in the UK Breast Cancer Statistics and Disparities Breast cancer is…
Australian women will soon be eligible for a menopause health check
Why We Need a Menopause Health Assessment The federal government has recently pledged to create a new Medicare rebate for…
How Women Are Transforming Their Health with Ashwagandha
Hormone Balancing Ashwagandha may help regulate hormone levels and function in the body. A study found that ashwagandha positively affects…
Pregnant women can now get a free RSV shot. What other vaccines do you need when you’re expecting?
Protection Against RSV for Mums and Bubs with Free Vaccine Available from 3 February From today, pregnant women in Australia…
Women Don’t Have a ‘Surge’ in Fertility before Menopause
Is it Possible to Get Pregnant Naturally After 45? Every now and then we see media reports about celebrities in…
Women spend more of their money on health care than men. And no, it’s not just about ‘women’s issues’
Women's Health Care: The Hidden Costs of Chronic Conditions Medicare, Australia's universal health insurance scheme, guarantees all Australians access to…
The Essure Contraceptive Device Left Women with Chronic Pelvic Pain
The Victorian Supreme Court recently dismissed a class action on behalf of more than 1,400 women who received Bayer’s Essure…
Women are less likely to receive CPR than men
Heart Health Disparities If someone's heart suddenly stops beating, they may only have minutes to live. Doing CPR (cardiopulmonary resuscitation)…
Weight Loss Plans Less Effective for Many Black Women
Missing the Mark for Black Women The popularity of weight loss drugs such as Ozempic and Mounjaro continue to reflect…