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Get the latest on everything from weight loss trends and household hygiene, to white-tailed spider bites and blue bottle jellyfish stings, covering everyone’s unique health journey.
How to make New Year’s health resolutions stick
This year, we've gathered some expert tips to help you successfully achieve your health goals.
What is the new blood test for endometriosis?
“This breakthrough is an exciting advance in the diagnosis of this debilitating disease.”
10 ways to stick to an exercise routine
You can get caught up in trying to do everything perfectly when you’re first starting out. This isn’t sustainable. Try these tips instead.
When will Ozempic be back in stock in Australia?
The Ozempic shortage continues to frustrate many Australians. We investigate when we can expect to see it back on pharmacy shelves
Does menopause hormone therapy increase or decrease your risk of dementia? Here’s the science
How does HRT affect the risk of dementia? And why do some studies say the therapy increases the risk, while others say it reduces it?
How to reduce your risk of breast cancer
"Instead of making New Year's resolutions that will cause you stress and angst, why not make this New Year's resolution about how to improve your breast health to reduce the risk of breast cancer."
Diet and Weight Loss
Discover the latest weight loss trends. Explore the science behind Ozempic, myth-bust diet fads, and discover healthy nutrition strategies – all in one place.
How to make New Year’s health resolutions stick
This year, we've gathered some expert tips to help you successfully achieve your health goals.
How long do you have to exercise to see results?
From changes to your blood pressure, weight and mental health, discover how quickly you can see results from exercise.
10 ways to stick to an exercise routine
You can get caught up in trying to do everything perfectly when you’re first starting out. This isn’t sustainable. Try these tips instead.
When will Ozempic be back in stock in Australia?
The Ozempic shortage continues to frustrate many Australians. We investigate when we can expect to see it back on pharmacy shelves
3 ways to break through a weight loss plateau
For anyone who has been on a weight loss journey, there comes a point where we hit the dreaded ‘plateau’. The plateau is that horrible point where no matter what you do, the weight loss seems to stall as slow as peak hour in the city.
Fasting, eating earlier in the day or eating fewer meals – what works best for weight loss?
Discover the science behind popular diet trends. Learn about the effectiveness of calorie timing, meal frequency, and intermittent fasting for weight loss and overall health. Which method is right for you?
Ozempic helps weight loss by making you feel full. But certain foods can do the same thing – without the side-effects
Is Ozempic a sustainable solution? Explore food as a natural alternative for managing weight and type 2 diabetes.
Some Ozempic users say it silences ‘food noise’. But there are drug-free ways to stop thinking about food so much
What is food noise and how to manage it without taking Ozempic
Ricezempic: is there any evidence this TikTok trend will help you lose weight?
Ricezempic: The latest weight loss trend? Learn the truth behind this DIY drink and how it compares to Ozempic.
‘Nature’s own Ozempic’ or berberine is all over social media. But does it really help you lose weight?
What is Berberine? Explore berberine's weight loss claims, safety concerns, and its connection to the prescription drug Ozempic.
In 1900 women’s life expectancy in Australia was only 54. Today it’s 85.
At 54, we’re just getting started. Our increased longevity means Australian women enjoy a “third act” their great, great grandmothers did not.
We’ll be celebrating the gift of living younger, for longer, by exploring different areas of women’s wellbeing – from the physical and emotional issues such as perimenopause and menopause, through to the financial, social and relationship changes that often accompany this chapter.
Perimenopause: The Essential Guide for Women
Confused by irregular periods & mood swings? Learn about perimenopause, the natural transition before menopause.
Hot flushes, night sweats, brain fog? Here’s what we know about phytoestrogens for menopausal symptoms
85% of women experience menopause symptoms. Explore treatment options and the effectiveness of alternative therapies.
How long does menopause last? 5 tips for navigating uncertain times
Learn about the signs, symptoms, and duration of menopause, a natural transition for most women and how these simple 5 tips can help.
What are the most common symptoms of menopause? And which can hormone therapy treat?
What symptoms reliably indicate the start of perimenopause or menopause? And which symptoms can menopause hormone therapy help with?
When does perimenopause start?
Debilitating symptoms & missed diagnosis? Learn about perimenopause & tips to talk to friends & family for support
Perimenopause and menopause symptom checklist
Symptoms of perimenopause and menopause are different for everyone. Use this checklist to monitor your symptoms and make the most of your GP consult to find a treatment that suits your individual needs.
Exactly what’s happening in your body you have a hot flush (and how to find the best treatment)
What exactly goes on insideyour body when you have a hot flush and what's the best treatment? Global authority on menopause Prof Susan Davis explains all
Do you need a kegel exercise device?
What are kegel exercise devices? We explore the effectiveness these devices can have on your pelvic health.
Mythbusters: Incontinence
Like taxes and money, incontinence is one of those topics we don’t always feel comfortable discussing. But with one in four Australians being affected by incontinence, it’s a condition we need to talk about more freely. Social stigma and a lack of education around...
What happens to your vagina as you age
Learn about the subtle changes that your vaginal goes through as you transition through menopause and beyond.
MyDoctor Health Hub
Ask an expertMeet our contributing clinical experts
Adjunct Associate Professor Craig Sinclair
Head, Prevention Division at the Cancer Council Victoria
Carly Ryan
Accredited Exercise Physiologist
Caitlin Dunsford
Physiotherapist
Adjunct Professor Nicole Lee
Adjunct Professor at the National Drug Research Institute
Associate Professor Sanjay Warrier
Breast health and breast cancer surgeon
Ben Singh
Research fellow, Allied Health & Human Performance, University of South Australia
