News

Screen time realities: harder for families with multiple children

14/02/2022

Australian parents with multiple children often struggle to ensure their kids meet screen time guidelines, research has revealed

Calls for screening for heart attack risk, diabetes as scientists probe period link

08/12/2021

Experts are calling for women aged over 40 who have ­irregular menstrual cycles to be screened for heart health after a study found inconsistent periods were linked to a significantly higher risk of cardiovascular disease and ­diabetes.

The importance of social support during pregnancy

04/11/2021

Around one in four pregnant women in Australia suffer symptoms of depression, one in five report symptoms of anxiety, and those with low social support are at higher risk, new research shows.

Greenspace and air pollution datasets available for data sharing

12/10/2021

ALSWH is pleased to announce the availability of new environmental datasets that will allow researchers to assess the associations between environmental exposures and health outcomes in ALSWH cohorts.

Study finds moderate carbohydrate intake a cardiovascular benefit for women

11/10/2021

In middle-aged Australian women, increasing the percentage of carbohydrate intake was significantly associated with reduced odds of CVD, hypertension, diabetes mellitus, and obesity.

Preconception cannabis use linked to an increased risk of postpartum depression

07/10/2021

Research from ALSWH provides some initial evidence that preconception cannabis use is associated with an increased risk of postpartum depression.

Undiagnosed endometriosis compromises fertility treatment

06/10/2021

UQ School of Public Health researcher, Dr Katrina Moss, said women whose endometriosis went undiagnosed until after they began fertility treatment ended up doing more cycles, used treatments that aren’t recommended, and were less likely to have a baby.

International Women's Day 2021

08/03/2021

To recognise International Women's Day 2021 we present a series of videos reflecting on the ways women's lived experiences impact their health and wellbeing - from the roles we play, to education, domestic violence, the COVID-19 lockdowns, and the timing of our first periods.

Call for aged care focus on domestic violence

01/03/2021

Australian researchers have called for additional services for survivors of intimate partner violence – warning those who have these experiences are more vulnerable to elder abuse.

PHRN Linkage Luminaries Webinar

18/02/2021

Wed 10th March, 12 noon EST. This presentation will describe data linkage and data sharing in ALSWH, and highlight some recent findings.