Podcast Episodes
Back to SearchExposing 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 fo…
1 year, 5 months ago
"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 resu…
1 year, 5 months ago
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 ther…
1 year, 5 months ago
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 syncy…
1 year, 6 months ago
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 tha…
1 year, 6 months ago
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 naviga…
1 year, 6 months ago
'These laws would have protected her': advocates welcome social media ban
Children under the age of 16 are to be banned from using social media, under a government proposal that will be introduced to Parliament this year. A…
1 year, 6 months ago
National public health body announced in wake of COVID-19 response review
A review of Australia's COVID-19 response has revealed a major erosion of trust by the Australian public and health systems. It found inconsistent me…
1 year, 6 months ago
The common, treatable health condition that many men suffer in silence
New research has found that an enlarged prostate gland is causing serious problems for more than 2.8 million Australian men and people assigned male …
1 year, 6 months ago
Drinking water safety guidelines in Australia revised for 'human health considerations'
Revised drinking water guidelines in Australia have been released for public consultation. The update includes more stringent standards on the allowa…
1 year, 6 months ago