A groundbreaking study, Trans Pathways, reveals alarming mental health challenges faced by gender-diverse young people in Australia. Almost half of trans youth have attempted suicide, with 75% diagnosed with depression and 72% with anxiety. They experience significant barriers in accessing medical services, highlighting the urgent need for improved training and support from healthcare providers, schools, and the community.
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More than 350 million people worldwide suffer from type 2 diabetes condition, and its cost to healthcare systems is enormous.
Nine out of ten young women experience period pain, which can manifest as cramping or stabbing just before or at the beginning of their monthly bleed.
Period pain, or dysmenorrhoea, can be categorized into two main types – primary or secondary, depending on whether an underlying problem exists.
Lauren Ball, Professor of Community Health and Wellbeing at The University of Queensland, Emily Burch, Lecturer at Southern Cross University, and Pui Ting Wong, PhD Candidate in diet and adolescent mental health at The University of Queensland, have published an article on The Conversation discussing the common issue of painful periods and the potential role of food in alleviating the symptoms.
According to the article, more than half of individuals who menstruate experience some form of pain during their menstrual cycle, which can include digestive changes such as vomiting, gas, bloating, diarrhea, and a “bubbling gut”.
The authors explore various treatments for period pain and discuss how eating or avoiding certain foods may help, based on high-quality research.
Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a hormonal condition that affects ovulation and the menstrual cycle. It is the most common female hormonal condition, affecting approximately one in 12 Australian women.
