‘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.
Premature menopause increases cardiovascular disease: Research New research has discovered a dose-response relationship between cardiovascular disease and onset of menopause.
Controversial study puts red meat back on the table A new study recommends continuation of current consumption of both processed and unprocessed red meat, but it has drawn strong criticism from experts.
Informed birth decisions hindered by lack of information: Expert A study found vaginal birth after caesarean is associated with increased risks, but women can often remain in the dark about their options.
AI can diagnose ‘just as well as human doctors’ – but cannot replace them New research suggests the diagnostic skills of artificial intelligence are on par with doctors, but Dr Evelyn Lewin believes the patient–doctor relationship can never be replicated by technology.
Medical students lack basic knowledge on nutrition: Research While medical students have been found to lack education on nutrition, the barriers to learning such information may extend further.
Ad complaints show a long way to go in destigmatising periods A new advertisement showing menstrual blood has been called ‘offensive and inappropriate’, but Dr Evelyn Lewin believes it is a step in the right direction.
Australian patients rank ‘bad luck’ as third leading cause of cancer Despite clear evidence of cancer risk factors, many patients attribute its development to fate.
‘Really complicated’: Lifestyle factors and city–rural health gaps Even meeting the same dietary and physical guidelines, there would still be far more people dying of heart disease in the country than in the city.
New pill testing report released Seven drugs at this year’s Groovin’ the Moo festival contained a toxic substance linked to previous deaths, according to the report.