A University of Sydney study has unearthed a new clue to predicting pre-eclampsia, the most common and severe pregnancy-related disease.
The findings, published in the latest edition of the Journal of Reproductive Immunology, could allow the early detection of pre-eclampsia, which is currently unable to be diagnosed by symptoms before the disease occurs.
The research also suggests the womb may have a lasting impact on a child’s immune system.
‘Pre-eclampsia affects an estimated 5000 to 10,000 women in... Read more
The Australian Cervical Cancer Foundation (ACCF) has expressed alarm at part of a report by the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare (AIHW) which shows that fewer Australian women are having regular Pap tests.
The figure dropped 2% from last year, which means that 43% of Australian women are not receiving regular Pap tests.
According to Joe Tooma, CEO of the ACCF, these figures are ‘extremely alarming’ for the health of Australian women, because 90% of women who die from cervical cancer will come from... Read more
The Public Health Association of Australia (PHAA) is urging parents and coaches of junior soccer to understand what makes the best choice for half-time drinks and snacks during junior sport.
‘Plain water to drink and fruit to snack on are the best choices at half-time for junior sports such as soccer, football, hockey and netball,’ says Dr Ingrid van der Mei, Tasmanian Branch President of PHAA.
‘For sports where continuous activity lasts under an hour, the focus should be on encouraging children to keep well... Read more
Sorry, Baby… only 4% of Australian women aged 18 to 44 see having a baby as their top priority in life, according to new research from Clearblue. And only 5% say that trying to conceive a baby is the most stressful event in their life.
Instead, the big issue is bills: being short of cash is the biggest concern for 48% of women surveyed in this age group, who said they feel most stressed about not being able to pay their bills.
Another 26% of women said that losing their job would be the most stressful event... Read more
The Closing the Gap Child Oral Health Program is having a positive effect on the dental health of Indigenous children in the Northern Territory, but more services are needed, says an Australian Institute of Health and Welfare report released in Alice Springs by Minister for Indigenous Health Warren Snowdon.
The program targets Indigenous children who received dental referrals during Child Health Checks introduced under the Northern Territory Emergency Response, but also provides dental services to Indigenous... Read more
