News & Views Early education programs improve gender equality and reduce harmful attitudes Education programs on respectful relationships reduces gender-based violence, bullying and sexual harassment among high school students.
Health Fresh calls for better systems in addressing perinatal mental health A leading organisation in perinatal health has launched a national guideline addressing the gaps in mental health for new parents.
News & Views The menstrual cycle is affecting women’s ability to maintain healthy routines: new research Less than 40 per cent of women have a strong understanding of the various phases of their menstrual cycle, according to a new study.
News & Views How US voters turned out to support abortion rights The tides are turning in the US for women and their right to access abortion, after Democratic candidates win in several states.
News & Views How Jade May reclaimed her sexuality while living with Crohn’s Disease Living with a chronic illness has led author Jade May to accept that being traditionally desirable is not the only way to exist in the world.
Women's Health News Women’s migraine pain imposes significant challenges on work and social life, new survey shows Migraine has significant impacts on women, with 80 per cent telling a national survey they’re unhappy with how their migraines are managed.
Women's Health News Emily Casey’s community of thousands is ready to pioneer health tech and make healthcare better As a self-proclaimed medicine defector, Casey founded a community called ‘What The Health?!’ to improve the healthcare system.
News & Views Myth-busting body image with Taryn Brumfitt, Australian of the Year Taryn Brumfitt has urged us to break the cycle of body image negativity for future generations in an address at the National Press Club.
News & Views Women cook twice as frequently as men in every country, except one A new survey has revealed that women cook more meals than men in almost every country worldwide, except one…Italy.
Women's Health News First baby born in Australia from a cheaper alternative to IVF Australia’s first ever baby conceived via a new clinical procedure to treat infertility, CAPA IVM, was born last week in Sydney.
Appointments Associate Professor Anna Boltong appointed CEO of Ovarian Cancer Australia Associate Professor Anna Boltong has been appointed as CEO of Ovarian Cancer Australia, the leading independent charity for women.
Health I had four miscarriages including one on my 40th birthday. But as the losses increased, the support dwindled Shannon Sexton shares her experiences and pain of recurrent miscarriages, noting how crucial support is for those who experience this loss.