Opinion: The complexity and power of shame
Shame is a potent emotion, capable of both burning and isolating individuals. It can leave them feeling cast aside and alone, with the potential...
Clocking in for two: Long hours and shift work tied to preterm birth risk
Shift work and logging long hours could be a risky business, not just for employees but potentially for their unborn children. That's according to...
Visitors, visas & hospital bills: Are you covered?
Australia’s reputation as a dream travel destination often masks a costly reality for those arriving without the right insurance. Every year, thousands of visitors...
Climbing Kosi, carrying hope
Canberra mother and Order of Australia recipient, Sarah McGoram OAM, is set to climb Australia’s highest peak this weekend in the Rare Cancers Australia...
Breaking Silos: How Sparked is transforming patient care
Each visit to your general practitioner contributes to your health history. While some information is still recorded on paper, most health data is now...
The power of choice: Protecting multicultural and Indian Australian Women
A Preventable Cancer That Still Affects Many
Cervical cancer is one of the few cancers that is almost entirely preventable, yet it continues to affect...
Why a “health pill” feels comforting, but real health usually starts on your plate,...
A woman in her late 60s once walked into our clinic carrying a plastic bag full of vitamin bottles. She placed them on the...
Radio waves: The unexpected key to next-gen medicines
Scientists from Australia and the United States have pioneered a groundbreaking method to modify the DNA within bacterial cells, a crucial step in manufacturing...
Why women start the year exhausted
Every January, I hear the same quiet question from women around me.“Why do I feel so tired, even after the holidays?”
As an Indian woman,...
Staying health-conscious in India: Preethi’s tips for travelling families
With the holiday season upon us in December, families across Australia are preparing for trips to India. As an Indian-American mum navigating these same...