“What does transgender mean?” These were the unexpected words I heard from my father while sitting on the beach recently. He had been reading a newspaper article about a family who has supported their transgender [...]
The rollout of COVID-19 vaccinations has officially started in Australia. The Australian government has developed a plan to have as many Australians as possible vaccinated by the end of 2021. The rollout plan outlines four [...]
For the 1 in 10 Australian women with endometriosis [1], the experience of pain is pretty common. While medication can be used to reduce pain, it often doesn't provide enough pain relief, or it has [...]
Each year in Australia, doctors will tell around 16,700 men that they have prostate cancer. This is equal to one diagnosis every 25 minutes. For some men, this will lead to regular visits to the [...]
Life this year has not been easy. So many changes and so much of it outside of our control. From how we work, exercise, socialise, shop, and school our kids, we have had to adjust [...]
Dr Simon Chu from Hudson Institute has been researching cancer cells for some time. What started as a PhD focused on tumour cell biology, has evolved into a large research program dedicated to increasing knowledge, [...]
The restrictions currently in place in Australia to protect against COVID-19 mean that most people will be spending more time indoors than usual. For many, this will mean less time in the sun. But getting [...]
Let’s face it – most people don’t spend too much time thinking about their bones. Which is surprising given the vital roles they play in our body and overall health. They support us as we [...]
Men’s health week 15-21 June 2020 Whether it’s to keep up with the kids, be there for family and friends or start your own adventure — the importance of having good health is unique to [...]
Last year, kidney disease killed 4.5 million people around the world. By 2030, it is estimated that 14.5 million people will have end-stage kidney disease1. This means they will need a kidney transplant or depend on [...]
