‘It’s not PMS’: Shining a light on premenstrual dysphoric disorder The disorder was recently added to the WHO list of diseases, yet latest preliminary findings show it takes an average of 12 years for an Australian woman to be diagnosed.
Genetic link to anorexia ‘a great relief’ for patients New research showing a genetic link to the eating disorder may help reduce stigma and aid treatment.
Helping PTSD patients stop ‘enduring symptoms in silence’ PTSD Awareness Day aims to reduce burden and encourage support from healthcare professionals and advocacy groups.
Navigating drug and alcohol rehabilitation in general practice Australia is home to hundreds of rehabilitation services, both privately and publicly funded. How can GPs best support patients on what can be a life-long journey?
Millions for research into eating disorders The Federal Government has pledged $5 million for research into the early detection, diagnosis and treatment of eating disorders.
Millions for residential eating disorder treatment centres The Federal Government has pledged $70.2 million for the establishment of six residential centres around Australia.
The wide-angled lens of autism GP and autism advocate Dr James Best marks World Autism Awareness Day by considering the question, ‘How can one condition be so variable?’
Injuries the largest cause of death for people with autism: Study GP and autism advocate Dr James Best believes the results confirm people with ASD have a different set of health risk factors.
What does clutter do to your brain and body? An expert in organisational behaviour examines the effects disorganisation.
Questions persist as Buruli ulcer cases continue to spread As cases of the disease make their way to the city, researchers continue to grapple with determining its causes.