STIs are on the rise in the younger demographic, and they’re not being talked about enough.
STIgmatised
Leaded veg? No thanks
Getting your patch tested for lead can ease concerns about toxicity.
Metals in the air
Fireworks are always a crowd-pleaser, but is the smoke they emit toxic?
Who will care?
As Australia’s population ages unpaid carers are having to step up. These are their stories.
No, I won’t drink to that
While some Australian women are embracing the ‘sober curious’ movement, others are increasing their alcohol intake.
The road to 80 per cent
Many people have left their usual jobs in health to deliver COVID-19 vaccines, but some argue the role demands more specialised training.
Daddy issues
Fathers Day is a special day for all dads, including those in non-traditional situations.
Don’t fear, volunteer
Vaccine awareness is a hot topic, but medical researchers say there’s a shortage of volunteers for vaccine trials for many other conditions.
Bush boost for mental health
The State Government has announced extra money for regional mental health initiatives, but will it help?
Being their eyes
An app that connects visually impaired people to sighted helpers worldwide is changing the lives of both users and volunteers in WA.
Senior sex toys
What does it mean for a sex toy to be accessible for all ages?
Stirring the pot
We hear about it all the time, but what would the legalisation of cannabis look like in WA, and how close is it?
Outing abuse in the LGBTIQ+ community
A new study has found 6 in 10 LGBTIQ+ people have experienced family or domestic violence.
Australia’s hidden discrimination
Australia prides itself on having a fair immigration policy. But, that’s not always the experience for people with serious health problems.
Sitting is the new smoking
As we approach the 20th anniversary of World Health Day Move for Health, you may be better off having a smoke reading this than sitting down.
It takes guts
When it comes to flushing the stigma around Crohn’s disease and colitis, Inflammatory Bowel Disease survivors mean business.
When is hospital restraint justified?
With hospitalisation for mental health problems more likely for young trauma survivors, decisions about behaviour management can be difficult.