Women my age tend to drink – it’s normal
Women aged 50–70 are more likely than younger women to consume alcohol at levels that exceed low-risk drinking guidelines – and most think that's just perfectly fine.
New Edith Cowan University (ECU) research has found...
Loneliness is a social cancer, every bit as alarming as cancer itself
Young adults and people living in the inner city are among
those most likely to be lonely, according to the ABC’s Australia Talks project.
Image from www.shutterstock.com
The ABC’s Australia Talks project aims to stimulate a conversation...
Making sense of menopausal hormone therapy means understanding the benefits as well as the...
Grappling with the pros and cons of menopausal hormone therapy
can be confusing. From shutterstock.com
At menopause, a woman’s ovaries lose their reproductive function. Eggs are no longer released and the production of the hormones...
Prenatal and Postnatal Care: All That to Consider When Pregnant
Childbirth, they say, is a chance at a new life for a woman. Though nearly every woman goes through the pains of childbirth at least once in her life, each pregnancy is a delicate...
1 in 10 women with endometriosis report using cannabis to ease their pain
Endometriosis is a chronic condition that causes pain,
infertility and gastrointestinal symptoms. Joshua Resnick/Shutterstock
Endometriosis is a chronic, inflammatory condition where tissue similar to the lining of the uterus is found outside of the womb....
What is perimenopause and how does it affect women’s health in midlife?
Perimenopause lasts months for some women, and years
for others. from www.shutterstock.com
All women know to expect the time in life when their periods finish and they reach menopause. Many might even look forward to...
It’s safest to avoid e-cigarettes altogether – unless vaping is helping you quit smoking
The recent vaping-related deaths in the US have brought the issue
into the spotlight around the world. From shutterstock.com
Health authorities in the United States are investigating 530 cases of lung illness, including seven deaths, reportedly connected to vaping....
Women may find it tougher to get an abortion if the religious discrimination bill...
Women may need to shop around for a new doctor if the first
one refuses to perform an abortion for religious reasons. from www.shutterstock.com
If the Religious Discrimination Bill passes into law, women may find it harder...
Why is there a March being organized to support a new Australian play?
Michael, on the March
Welcome to the Revolution
When I was young I remember watching the news and seeing women burning their bras. It was a time when Germaine Greer was clearly our era’s Joan of...
Will eating chicken reduce your risk of breast cancer?
While this research has merit, it doesn’t exactly tell us
eating chicken reduces risk of breast cancer. From shutterstock.com
You might have seen headlines recently claiming eating chicken reduces a person’s risk of breast cancer.
These reports...
