Womens Health
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An Australian ban on a range of textured breast implants has been recommended AAP - 12-07-2019
The TGA is weighing up whether Australia should follow France and Canada's lead in banning some breast implants that have been associated with a rare cancer.
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Pink Elephants a clear referral pathway for women previously left unsupported after miscarriage HealthTimes - 08-07-2019
The Pink Elephants Support Network is calling on healthcare professionals to use the charity as a clear referral pathway, after a new survey revealed an alarming number of
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Victorians who want to start a family will soon be able to access publicly funded IVF in the state AAP - 04-07-2019
It cost thousands of dollars for Melbourne woman Rachael McConaghie to become a mum and she wants the emotional journey to starting a family to be easier for others.
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Had gestational diabetes? Here are 5 things to help lower your future risk of type 2 diabetes HealthTimes - 03-07-2019
Gestational diabetes is a specific type of diabetes that occurs in pregnancy. Once you’ve had gestational diabetes,
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Fertility miracle or fake news? Understanding which IVF 'add-ons' really work HealthTimes - 27-06-2019
Hannah Brown, South Australian Health & Medical Research Institute In recent years, we’ve
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Victorians who have experienced dodgy IVF practices have been invited to comment AAP - 25-06-2019
Victorians who have experienced dodgy IVF practices have been invited to make submissions to an inquiry into the fertility services sector by August 19.
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Here's how to make our cities breastfeeding-friendly HealthTimes - 24-06-2019
Jenny Donovan, La Trobe University; Julie Rudner,
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More younger women are suffering strokes AAP - 18-06-2019
Fewer Australian women are dying from cardiovascular disease but more younger women are suffering strokes and it's still a leading cause of death among women.
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Why breastfeeding is under threat in Australia HealthTimes - 13-06-2019
A researcher from The Australian National University (ANU) warns breastfeeding is declining in Australia. Dr Julie Smith, who has studied the economics of breastfeeding
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Sydneysiders have rallied in support of reproductive rights for women at home and abroad AAP - 10-06-2019
Hundreds have rallied in Sydney in support of reproductive rights in the United States and at home. Protesters brandished signs reading, "Abortion
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Separated but not yet divorced Victorian women will soon be able to access IVF AAP - 04-06-2019
Separated but not yet divorced Victorian women will soon be able to access IVF without their former spouse's permission. Women separated
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Pregnant women are being urged to avoid e-cigarettes and vapes AAP - 03-06-2019
An e-cigarette researcher is urging pregnant women to avoid e-cigarettes and vaping because of the lack of evidence suggesting it is safe to do so.
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Menopause 'not the cause of midlife weight gain' in women HealthTimes - 16-05-2019
Fat-mass continues to increase in middle-age women but menopause isn’t to blame, according to new research from The Australian National University (ANU).
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It's time to lift the restrictions on medical abortion in Australia HealthTimes - 10-04-2019
Caroline de Costa,
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This is what postnatal depression really feels like HealthTimes - 01-04-2019
Motherhood can be a source of joy, but it can also pose difficulties and challenges – particularly, in the postnatal period. It is a time when
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Going to sleep on either side in late pregnancy more than halves stillbirth risk HealthTimes - 01-04-2019
Pregnant women can now rest easier – on their side. A University of Auckland-led international study published today in a prestigious Lancet group journal provides the
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Obesity and alcohol responsible for nearly 30,000 cases of breast cancers in the next decade HealthTimes - 28-03-2019
Body fatness and alcohol consumption are the leading preventable causes of breast cancer in Australian women, a new study in 200,000 women has found. Maintaining
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Victorians are being invited to make submissions to an inquiry into dodgy IVF practices AAP - 25-03-2019
Victorians are being invited to comment on a state government ordered inquiry into dodgy IVF and assisted reproductive treatment services.
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Dodgy IVF providers peddling false hope to Victorians will be targeted in a new inquiry AAP - 19-03-2019
Unscrupulous IVF providers who peddle false hope to patients will be targeted in a new inquiry announced by Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews.
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