News & views: May 2023
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LATEST ARTICLES
Compassionate fertility
Fertility specialist Dr Tamara Hunter came to medicine as a mature-age student and has used both her previous profession and becoming a mother later in life to inform her holistic care. Read More...
Chronic disease or lifestyle choice – weighing up the use of medication
As the incidence of diabetes grows in the community, attention is turning to obesity as one of the causes and what weight-loss therapies can be applied. Read More...
Let’s talk about menopause
Once known as the change of life, menopause remains a neglected and misunderstood period in a woman’s life. Cathy O’Leary looks at efforts being made to normalise the conversation and better support women. Read More...
Thinking outside the box
While boxing is not associated with being “good” for our brains – with many doctors strongly opposed to the sport – new Perth research suggests that ‘solo’ boxing could have special health benefits. Read More...
Dementia drug shows promise
Australian doctors have cautiously welcomed results from a trial showing that an Alzheimer’s drug slowed down early-stage disease by more than one-third. Read More...
Vaping running out of puff
The days of bubble-gum vapes appear to be numbered, after the Federal Government pledged this week to stamp out e-cigarettes amid concerns they have become the new tobacco among young people. Read More...
COVID messes with kids’ heads
A study that included Perth Children’s Hospital has found that the COVID-19 pandemic has had serious and lasting negative impacts on the mental health of children and teenagers. Read More...