Tag: Women's Health
Fewer NT women dying from cervical cancer
A new report shows death rates from cervical cancer have fallen among NT women.[MORE]
Older women pounding the pavement more: report
Older women are doing more to get fit than ever before, with a new report showing more than half of females over 45 now meet exercise recommendations.[MORE]
New tests to 'help predict menopause' for hopeful mothers
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A new test is meant to be able to predict when menopause will begin, providing women more insight into their reproductive life.[MORE]
National gong for Qld rural doctor
A doctor from outback Queensland has received a national award for her work to improve medical services in regional and remote areas.[MORE]
Councillor diagnosed with cancer
Sunshine Coast Regional Councillor Jenny McKay has been diagnosed with an invasive form of breast cancer and will be off work indefinitely.[MORE]
RPA defends axing women's health ward
The managers of Sydney's Royal Prince Alfred Hospital have defended axing its women's health ward.[MORE]
Children of unhealthy mothers 'have higher risk of disease'
Pregnant women are being urged to improve their diets to reduce the risk of their children developing serious health problems later in life. [MORE]
Vic abortion bill 'betrays humanity'
Catholic Church officials have described the passing of Vic's abortion law reform Bill as a betrayal of humanity.[MORE]
Doctors flag legal action over abortion bill
A group of doctors is considering challenging the decriminalisation of abortion in Victoria.[MORE]
Vic Parliament passes abortion bill
The Victorian Parliament has passed legislation to decriminalise abortion.[MORE]
ACT to lead the nation on maternity leave
The ACT Government has promised to implement the longest maternity leave scheme in Australia if it is re-elected.[MORE]
Medical research focus on recent war veterans
Recent war veterans to be the subject of medical research efforts in SA.[MORE]
Bourke facing midwives shortage
Pregnant women in Bourke and surrounding towns could be sent to Dubbo to have their babies delivered because of a shortage of midwives.[MORE]
Research shows increase in IVF babies
More Australian couples are conceiving through fertility treatments, resulting in more healthy babies being born than ever before. [MORE]
Midwives call for more choice
A midwifery organisation in WA says women should have more choices when it comes to maternity services.[MORE]
Authorities back maternity service suspension
Bega Valley medical authorities are endorsing a move by the Greater Southern Area Health Service to suspend maternity services at Pambula Hospital for the next six weeks.[MORE]
1 in 3 women not getting pap smears
A new survey has found almost a third of Australian women between 28 and 44 years old are not having a pap smear every two years. [MORE]
Roxon flags maternity service overhaul
Federal Health Minister Nicola Roxon says Australia's maternity services need to be overhauled.[MORE]
Health service asks MPs to back abortion bill
A women's health service in western Victoria is asking Victorian MPs to support a bill to decriminalise abortion.[MORE]
Royal Women's hospital putting lives at risk: Oppn
Victoria's Opposition says internal documents from the new Royal Women's Hospital show lives are being put at risk.[MORE]
Minister rules out extra help for sex workers
The Health Minister Lara Giddings has rejected the suggestion of a dedicated health support service for sex workers.[MORE]
Sex workers seek health help
The body representing Australian sex workers is calling on the State Government to provide better health information services for its members.[MORE]
Conlan not guaranteeing Barkly maternity ward
The Northern Territory Opposition spokesman for health will not commit to pushing for maternity services in Tennant Creek.[MORE]
Smoking during first pregnancy could affect second child: study
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A report says the damage from smoking while pregnant may last longer than previously feared.[MORE]
Scientists trial oestrogen in treating women with schizophrenia
Australian scientists are taking a novel approach in treating women with schizophrenia. They have just published the findings of a clinical trial using the female hormone oestrogen.[MORE]
