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A large new study finds unmarried adults face significantly higher cancer rates, but the real story is about what marriage represents, not what it does.
Making small tweaks to account for anatomical differences may help women reduce their risk of injury while working out.
Many women can go straight to the pharmacy and get antibiotics without having to wait to see a doctor. But some symptoms can signal a more serious infection.
For many women, a lifetime of putting others first quietly damages their health – and midlife is often when the cost finally becomes clear.
It’s estimated that 10% of women worldwide are affected by endometriosis.
Around 70-80% of women will develop at least one fibroid by the time they’re 50.
A study tracking women for more than two decades adds to growing evidence that when menopause hormone therapy is started may influence dementia risk later in life.
The idea of menstrual synchrony isn’t backed by science. So why does this myth still exist?
Pregnancy reshapes the brain more profoundly than scientists ever imagined – and a landmark new study is finally mapping exactly how.
On entering the exhibition, visitors are immersed in the world of the late medieval birthing chamber.
Your immune systems kicks into gear when you’re injured, both worsening and relieving pain.
Endometriosis is common and often invisible. Delayed diagnosis, stigma and inflexible systems leave many struggling without recognition or support.
Surgery is not always necessary but can be helpful in some instances. Here’s what the evidence says and what to consider before you decide.
Investigating sex-specific factors could lead to more targeted therapies and better understanding of diseases, such as Alzheimer’s.
New research reveals a deepening crisis in prenatal health as geography and income increasingly dictate whether a mother can meet her basic nutritional needs.
As dementia rises, scientists are exploring whether menopause hormone therapy could support brain health as well as relieve symptoms.
Women affected by poverty, racism, trauma, caregiving stress or unstable housing often lack primary health care. They wind up in walk-in clinics or emergency with late-stage serious illnesses.
We also investigated whether taking HRT post-menopause had any impact on these health outcomes.
Women are frustrated at being bombarded with marketing for menopause ‘solutions’ that don’t work or overstate the benefits.
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Associate Professor at NICM Health Research Institute, Western Sydney University
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Professor of Midwifery, Associate Dean Research and HDR, Midwifery Discipline Leader, Western Sydney University
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Professor of Psychiatry, Monash University
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Professor of Practice, Sydney Medical School, Faculty of Medicine and Health, University of Sydney
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Senior Lecturer, School of Business, Western Sydney University
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PhD Candidate, Department of Community Health Sciences, Cumming School of Medicine, University of Calgary
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Laureate Professor in Nutrition and Dietetics, University of Newcastle
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Professor of Adolescent Health, Co-Head of the General Practice Clinical School, University of Sydney
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Senior Lecturer in Pain Sciences, Adelaide University
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Associate Professor, Gynaecological Surgeon and Sonologist, McMaster University; Adelaide University
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Adjunct Senior Research Fellow, Global and Women's Health, School of Public Health & Preventive Medicine, Monash University
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NHMRC Emerging Leader Research Fellow in Reproductive Health, School of Public Health, University of Sydney
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Gynecologist & Professor, Cumming School of Medicine, University of Calgary
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Associate Professor, Cancer Survivorship and Primary Care, Caring Futures Institute, Flinders University; Western Sydney University
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Professor of Women's Health Psychology, Translational Health Research Institute (THRI), Western Sydney University