Women's health
Comfort of strangers: How the right words helped this cancer patient laugh again
He was an elderly Catholic taxi driver; she was an atheist on her way to hospital to have surgery. But his mix of sympathy and humour was just the medicine she needed.
- by Miriam Cosic
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Coronavirus pandemic
A guide to using public bathrooms during the pandemic
Skip the paper toilet seat covers, and get out of there quickly. These are just some of the expert tips for navigating a toilet trip during COVID-19.
- by Jen Gunter
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Domestic violence
More 'conflict, yelling' at home but men don't know how to find help
Nearly half of men surveyed told a national study there had been "more tension, yelling and conflict in the home" but they had no idea where to find support.
- by Wendy Tuohy
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A confrontational hospital visit changed my eating disorder forever
It was an ordeal to be in that room, hearing her sob as she tried to eat a square of cheese. It was as if I was sharing a room with my 12-year-old self.
- by Megan Gardner
Good Weekend
Wine o'clock: why the lockdown has driven us to drink
The extra domestic pressures brought about by the pandemic have taken their toll – on women in particular.
- by Greg Callaghan
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Health
Breakthrough in fainting syndrome impacting girls and women
There is no cure for POTS and up until recently, scientists did not even known what caused it.
- by Aisha Dow
Good Weekend
The 'baby bubble': the original social distancing
Terrified of giving birth during a pandemic, I had forgotten that there is still much to look forward to.
- by Amelia Lester
Pregnancy
Mums should judge whether 'breast is best' for baby, researchers say
The UQ team says a more personalised approach to breastfeeding is needed after a study found only a third of babies are exclusively breastfed in their first six months.
- by Stuart Layt
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Eating disorders vs. disordered eating: what’s the difference?
When Taylor Swift spoke about her relationship with eating in a Netflix documentary released earlier this year, it opened up an important discussion.
- by Jemima Skelley
Good Weekend
Ladies, gather round as Yumi Stynes tackles life's trickier topics
Everything is up for discussion: birth control, alcohol, abortion, discharge – and the terror that you may have “settled” with your long-term partner.
- by Bri Lee
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Coronavirus pandemic
Stress in COVID-19 era: young women worst affected
Older women may have more to fear from the health risks of COVID-19, but it’s their younger counterparts who are bearing the stressful brunt of the shutdowns.
- by Kate Aubusson