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Is the way we diagnose mental health conditions fit for purpose? Part 1

It's considered the go-to guide for diagnosing mental health conditions in Australia. But is the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders still relevant and what other alternatives exist for diagnosing mental health conditions? In part o…

Have these older Australians found the key to a longer life? Experts think so

Crossfit is a growing international sport, a high-intensity program designed for a wide range of fitness levels. And one entrepreneur has made it her business to get people of all abilities moving - as Small Business Secrets explains:

HIV in Fiji - a 'ticking timebomb' in the Pacific

The spread of HIV is increasing in Fiji, with some experts calling it the 'ticking timebomb' of the Pacific. Fiji has the second fastest growing epidemic in the Asia Pacific behind the Philippines, and the government has been urged by the Fiji Medica…

A third of people with chronic pain, chronic illness have been forced out of jobs: new report

Back pain, mental health concerns and arthritis are just some of the chronic illnesses affecting two in every five Australian workers. A new report has found a third of those experiencing such conditions have left jobs due to stress and a lack of sup…

Exposing the tip of the iceberg: why eating disorders among men are under-reported

There is a common misconception that eating disorders only affect women and girls, despite the fact over one third of those affected are male. And for people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, there are often added barriers that …

"It's completely changed my life": endometriosis patients hail new subsidised treatment

Endometriosis affects one in every seven women. It's a disease causing tissue similar to uterus lining to grow in other parts of the body, often resulting in symptoms like period pain, heavy menstrual bleeding, fatigue, pain during sex and reduced fe…

INTERVIEW: Movember's Dr Zac Seidler on the 'huge iceberg of an issue' that is male eating disorders

More than one third of those suffering with an eating disorder are male, and yet there's a common misconception that it's a women's issue. While there are often similarities between how men and women experience eating disorders, there are also gender…

New program will see pregnant mothers and babies protected from life-threatening virus

A new free vaccine program from the Federal Government is expected to protect pregnant women and babies from the potentially-deadly respiratory syncytial virus or RSV. Health Minister Mark Butler says it could reduce hospitalisations due to the disea…

New data sheds light on the mental health impacts of losing a pregnancy

Pregnancy loss is something thousands of women have to bear leading to intense grief and isolation. Gidget Foundation Australia - an organisation that provides specialist support for new and expectant parents - says early intervention is key in the h…

Hysterical: Fatima found a 'hidden community' of grieving parents after not getting culturally safe support

Fatima El-Assaad lost her daughter Aya in 2021 after she was born still at 27 weeks, but felt like she wasn't given the appropriate support to navigate her grief. It wasn't until Fatima started speaking to other Muslim parents, that she began to reco…