September is PCOS month to raise awareness for one of the most common causes of infertility and one of the most common hormone disorders in women. Polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) is an inflammatory endocrine-metabolic disorder often characterised by insulin resistance […]

A new report by the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare (AIHW) into the health effects of COVID-19 on Australians during 2020 and early 2021 was released on 10 September 2021. The report, ‘The first year of COVID-19 in Australia: direct […]

The Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) regularly publishes data on mortality in Australia. On 25 August 2021, the ABS published its provisional deaths data for measuring changes in patterns of mortality during the COVID-19 pandemic period, between January 2020 to May […]

With so many lockdowns happening frequently across our nation, caring for out mental health is a no brainer. Situations that make us feel safe, happy and connected tend to cause the release of several “feel good hormones,” including oxytocin, dopamine, […]

Breast milk is produced simply because of demand. As baby feeds from the breast, or the milk is expressed when the breast is pumped, a feedback system signals the mother’s body to make more milk. The more frequently the breasts […]