The federal government has committed $26 million over two years to fund menopause health assessments, but an accredited training program is also needed.
Globally, 30kmh speed zones have been shown to enhance road safety and liveability, yet Australia lags behind, with policy implementation facing significant challenges.
Clinical guidelines in Australia too often do not incorporate sex and (especially) gender into healthcare, with only 5% defining the terms “sex” and “gender“.
New measures have been announced to ease access to intrauterine devices (IUDs) in Australia, but key issues in reproductive justice, such as access to abortions, remain challenging.
Four women share their personal experiences, challenges, and aspirations working in STEM.
A world-first index of environmental health risks that found Hobart to be the healthiest Australian city highlights the need for targeted interventions to improve environmental conditions and reduce health risks.
As a stage-four cancer survivor and a researcher, Muhamad Kamarudin experienced first-hand the urgent need for more precise, personalised treatments.
Some studies say menopause hormone therapy increases the risk of dementia, while others say it reduces it. Here’s how to make sense of the conflicting results.
Almost a year on from the Therapeutic Goods Administration removing restrictions on prescribing and dispensing the medical abortion pill, it’s still unclear whether the move has achieved its goal.
A national study reveals alarming statistics on truck drivers’ health, highlighting the need for better workplace policies and health initiatives to ensure their safety and wellbeing.
Young people don’t gamble as much as older people, but when they do, they tend to choose the most harmful gambling forms.
Spousal bereavement has a profound impact on loneliness and social health. New research highlights the gendered dimensions of widowhood, and the need for targeted interventions to support the widowed.
Combating a virus that can cause disease and life-threatening transplant complications is the focus of Eureka Prize-winning research.
Why are there medicines that work miracles for some people and are useless, or even harmful, for others? AI could help find the answer.
The launch of the National Autism Strategy is a significant step forward, highlighting the need for a holistic approach to support the diverse needs of autistic individuals in Australia.
Technology doesn’t have to be harmful to people and Country in the way AI currently is. Instead, it can help care for and preserve people and Country.
Since the 1950s, doctors have relied on the body mass index (BMI) to diagnose obesity. It’s an unreliable measure that could be about to change.
For most people, hMPV will cause symptoms similar to a cold or flu, and is unlikely to cause the next pandemic.
Modern pharmaceuticals have revolutionised disease prevention and treatment. But eventually, the chemicals can end up in rivers, oceans and soils. Here’s what needs to change.
Mindfulness experts Megan Flamer and Craig Hassed discuss preparing for the holidays, mindful eating, and how to truly savour the holiday period.
The speed of your biological ageing is shaping your physical and cognitive health, but there are differences between the sexes.
A groundbreaking study aims to revolutionise bone health management for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples through innovative collaborations and culturally-sensitive approaches.
A systematic review highlights the need for father-specific interventions to prevent IPV, and calls for healthcare reforms to include fathers in perinatal care.
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