Mastitis is defined as inflammation of the breast. That's it. Not infection, not a blocked pipe, not a plug of milk wedged in a duct. Inflammation. That distinction matters more than it sounds, because almost everything people are told to do about mastitis comes from the plug theory. Massage it out. Heat it up. Pump it dry. Buy the vibrating gadget. These things can make an inflamed, swollen breast angrier. The lump you can feel is swelling. It is not stuck milk.

You have probably heard that you should be doing 10,000 steps a day. Maybe you've hit that goal some days, missed it on others, and wondered quietly whether it even matters. Here is what the latest Australian science says: 7,000 steps is the new target. And the step count is just one small part of a much bigger picture.

Trochanteric bursitis refers to inflammation of the bursa that sits between the greater trochanter and the skin of outer most aspect of the hip. The irritated bursa will be thickened, swollen, tender to touch, and may radiate pain down the side of the thigh. It is important to note that bursitis is rarely present in isolation and will typically accompany a tendon pathology or may be a result of a direct trauma to the area.

'Myo' refers to muscle, and 'myotherapy' is an extension of remedial massage therapy, emerging specifically to treat more complex...

Almost 7 million women in Australia are peri-menopausal or menopausal.

Dementia is not one specific disease, and it is not a normal part of getting older.

Frozen shoulder is more technically called adhesive capsulitis.

Diastasis is normal in the majority of pregnancies and 20-50% of women have persistent separation at 6-month post-partum.

When it comes to vaginal health and function, periods of low estrogen can be issue for some women.

To understand how hormones influence lactation, we need to understand their role in pregnancy.

Unlike the gut and the bladder which have diverse microbiomes, the vagina doesn’t, which makes it unique.

To highlight Women’s Health Week 2023, we are featuring a hormone synonymous with women – ESTROGEN Estrogen is a group of hormones....