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Why premenstrual dysphoric disorder diagnoses are on the rise, particularly for women over 35
[ad_1] After years of drastic, unexplained mood swings in the lead-up to her period, a Perth mother was…
May 11, 2025
Doctors urge travellers to stay vigilant as global outbreak of measles makes its way to Australia
[ad_1] Be alert but not alarmed. That’s the message from doctors as Australia deals with a local surge…
April 10, 2025
Cases in WA measles outbreak grows to six as health authorities conduct ‘intense’ contact tracing
[ad_1] Western Australia’s measles outbreak is continuing to worsen, with six cases now confirmed. These include a returned…
March 28, 2025
Gay venue Perth Steam Works offering free mpox vaccinations as cases rise across Australia
[ad_1] As mpox cases continue to rise across Australia, a gay venue in Perth is offering free vaccinations.…
December 9, 2024
Doctors discover case of scurvy in Western Australia, warn it is a ‘re-emerging diagnosis’
[ad_1] The cost-of-living squeeze and poor diets are putting people at a higher risk of developing scurvy, with…
October 23, 2024
Mosquito culling ramping up in northern Western Australia after Murray Valley Encephalitis kills two people
[ad_1] In short: A health alert has been issued in northern WA after two people died from a…
June 28, 2024
Ozempic is forcing Australia’s major private health insurers to rethink their rebates amid global shortage
[ad_1] In short: Ozempic is an injectable drug for people with type 2 diabetes, but is experiencing soaring…
May 20, 2024
West Australian dies from meningococcal disease, two more in hospital
[ad_1] In short: WA’s Department of Health says an adult has died from meningococcal disease. Another two people are…
April 18, 2024
Menopause can lead to a steep decline on mental health — just ask Lesley Powell
[ad_1] Lesley Powell had little warning of the catastrophic mental health crisis that was about to envelop her…
March 10, 2024
Free RSV immunisations planned for WA babies in bid to prevent 700 hospitalisations each year
[ad_1] In short: A free immunisation program to protect young babies and those at risk from RSV has been…
March 5, 2024