March 16 is World Sleep Day and new research reveals that 60% of Australians would take a good night's sleep over a night of passion, with women most likely to take sleep over sex. The new research … [Read more...]

Women in their forties are more likely to have dental anxiety than any other age group according to a University of Sydney study into dental anxiety and phobia. Now in its fifth year, the … [Read more...]

Depression is not a modern-day illness. It has existed as long as written history and probably for as long as humans were conscious of how they felt. Even from the time of Hippocrates, it was a … [Read more...]

There's been some interesting research and studies conducted of late that give parents more of an insight into some of the challenges our children are facing. For starters, The Good Childhood Report … [Read more...]

One in five Australians will experience an episode of depression during their lifetime. The majority will seek treatment or experience what is known as a spontaneous remission¹ and then get on with … [Read more...]

Teenage girls with endometriosis are not diagnosed early enough and are too often left trying to manage the painful, sometimes debilitating symptoms without support. March 5th to 11th 2012 is … [Read more...]

NSW govt announces ban on sunbed - The NSW government has introduced a ban on sun beds for atheistic use in a landmark decision. Going for an early morning surf, taking time out on the weekend to lie … [Read more...]

Technique could lower mitochondrial DNA mutations passed from mothers to babies Using DNA from three parents could help reduce life-threatening diseases, researchers believe. The number of … [Read more...]

We are right in the middle of a juicing craze, as it seems that everybody is jumping on the juicer bandwagon, and stocking up their shopping carts with plenty of fruits and vegetables every single … [Read more...]

Young women encouraged to change their eating habits by the DAA as more and more people face the battle of the bulge. New research from the Dieticians Association of Australia (DAA) shows that more … [Read more...]

Researcher says a large number of women are choosing to have C-sections based on the advice of doctors. In recent years the number of caesareans section deliveries has steadily increased, prompting … [Read more...]

A leading GI researcher has found that by eating a low GI diet women could reduce their risk of developing breast cancer. Everyone knows the importance of a balanced diet when it comes to health and … [Read more...]

Faulty breast implants are at the centre of an international health scare that has led to some women undergoing surgery to have the items removed. Acting health minister, Nicola Roxon, has urged … [Read more...]

The new Federal Minister for Health, Tanya Plibersek, is encouraging Australians to take advantage of a FREE Online 12-Week Planner and make changes to their lifestyle in 2012. The Online 12-Week … [Read more...]

Breast cancer event turns grandstands pink at SCG - Cricket fans are encouraged to wear pink to the third day of the Australia versus India test match to support the McGrath foundation. It is hard to … [Read more...]

Forget turtledoves, French hens, or even golden rings; the best gift you can give yourself and your true love this Christmas is the gift of good health. National not-forprofit organisation Jean Hailes … [Read more...]

Draft guidelines have been released which suggest that Australians are in danger of developing a number of potentially life-threatening diseases if they don't change their eating habits. With … [Read more...]

For many young women between 15 to 19 years of age their main concerns are school, friends and - especially at this time of year - holidays. But for others these formative years are cut short and … [Read more...]

If you were to ask any mum about the effects kids have on their health, it would probably end up in a lengthy conversation about stretch marks, year-long colds and the dangers to your waistline that … [Read more...]

Reports from the Royal Women's Hospital show that more than one million women in Australia take the pill, yet some of them may not be aware of the risks involved with certain oral … [Read more...]

Is the contraceptive pill keeping up to date with women's changing needs? This was the question posed by panellists at the BMW Edge, Federation Square last week (November 23). A number of … [Read more...]

Women in their 50s, 60s and above are often forgotten in the safer sex campaigns but experts believe this group is particularly vulnerable to sexually transmissible infections (STIs). Between 2004 … [Read more...]

A new study has found that almost 40 per cent of women still drink during pregnancy despite health warnings suggesting it may not be safe. Pregnancy is often one of the most rewarding and challenging … [Read more...]

Exercise is one of the easiest ways to improve your health and help you live longer, boost your self-esteem and generally make you feel happier and full of energy. While you know how important … [Read more...]

Food labels can make it easier for you to make healthy choices – if you know what you are looking for. Food labels contain a lot of important information for shoppers. They inform us about the key … [Read more...]

Women with the metabolic condition Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS) may be at increased risk of developing diseases during pregnancy, according to researchers in Sweden. The peer-reviewed study … [Read more...]

Nearly three-quarters (71 percent) of vegetarians expect to go hungry at meat-dominated Aussie barbecues this summer, according to new research released today to mark World Vegetarian Day on October … [Read more...]

New women's health guidelines that will result in better diagnosis and treatment of polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) have been announced by Nicola Roxon. Launching the Jean Hailes for Women's … [Read more...]

Women who have a strong family history of breast cancer - but no genetic link for the disease - may not be accessing the services they need to safeguard their health. This finding was the result of a … [Read more...]