I have compiled the following list of medical conferences & congresses being held in Australia & New Zealand in 2025. If you would like your medical conference added to this list please contact me at ruth@mediwrite.com.au. As an experienced medical writer I can provide conference services such as news articles, meeting minutes, day summaries, live […] Read More
Ten reasons why you should not worry about the reported link between Alzheimer’s and HRT
A new HRT study has been published in top medical journal The BMJ. (1) Once again the news headlines are screaming out a warning to women who are prescribed HRT. “Long term use of hormone therapy linked to increased Alzheimer’s risk,” claims the title of the press release. “Absolute risk is small but women should […] Read More
Sleep and depression – a complex interplay
There’s a strong link between anxiety and depression, and sleep problems, and it goes both ways Treating sleep problems first will help in treating anxiety and depression. Henri Bergius/Flickr, CC BY Joanna Waloszek, University of Melbourne and Monika Raniti, University of Melbourne Good sleep is essential for our mental well-being. Just one night of disturbed […] Read More
Does the menopause make women gain weight?
It is, of course, a generalisation, but if you look around at the average 20 to 30 year old woman, chances are she will be a lot slimmer than the average 40 to 50 year old. What is the explanation for this? Is it just that women lose interest in their appearance after a certain age? […] Read More
Welcome to my new women’s health blog – a regular column highlighting the latest research findings from around the world
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