The plan, which has been developed in consultation with ovarian cancer researchers and women living with the disease, provides a roadmap for research priorities across a number of areas. About 1000 women die from ovarian cancer each year in Australia and only 43 out of every 100 women diagnosed are still alive five years after […]

Dutch designer Christian Boer, a graduate of Utrecht Art Academy, has stepped up and created a dyslexic-friendly typeface to make reading easier for dyslexics like himself. Called Dyslexie the font, originally created as part of Boer’s 2008 university thesis, looks a lot like typical lettering, but is customised so that the variation between each character […]

In her late 30’s Mark reportedly developed gigantomastia – a rare hormonal condition which causes a person’s breasts to exceed three per cent of their body weight – and Mark’s breasts ballooned into a triple-N cups. Mark’s condition got so bad she was unable to find any bras to accommodate her large chest and had […]

Ann Milne, 56, endures six months worth of treatment only to discover she didn't even have cancer to begin with.

The annual Stress and Wellbeing in Australia survey 2014, conducted by the Australian Psychological Society (APS), found that, for the first time, men have significantly higher levels of wellbeing than women. The survey, which provides a yearly snapshot of the overall wellbeing of Australians, suggests that 2014 was a tougher year for women. Family and […]

Victoria Beckham has recently revealed how she manages to stay healthy and energised while engaging in her hectic lifestyle.

The advertisement that featured the slogan “the perfect body” over an image of 10 supermodels has suddenly disappeared from the company’s website. The image has remained the same but the words have changed to: “A body for every body.” The new Victoria’s Secret ad. The new Victoria’s Secret ad. The advertisement became the target of […]

Hangover symptoms are a product of dehydration, hypoglycemia, and the poisonous side effects from toxins in our drinks (sounds great, right?) so is there any instant cure for a hangover? Sadly, not says Ruth C. Engs, RN, EdD, a professor at Indiana University who has done extensive research on the effects of drinking. “There are […]

Social support is crucial to shedding weight and keeping it off.

Summer is only a few weeks away and to get some swimwear inspiration, we've selected some of the most iconic swimsuits that we would love to see back on the beach.