Subscribe- Notwithstanding this week’s review into HRT – oestrogen therapy remains dangerous May 27, 2012For some women, the news that Hormone Replacement Therapy is OK, has come 10 years too late. According to the host of 3AW’s Talking Health, Dr Sally Cockburn; “those of us who have borne the hormonal burden for our families all our adult … Continue reading →allthenewsthatmatters
- Technology’s Quiet Revolution for Women May 16, 2012‘Social media is just the latest in a long line of technologies that have been driving profound changes in civil society,’ claims Isobel Coleman, one of the 30 contributors to The Unfinished Revolution: Voices from the Global Fight for Women’s … Continue reading →allthenewsthatmatters
- Limiting the Medicare rebate for genital surgery is a good move May 6, 2012In parts of Africa, women are tied down and mutilated while in Australia women receive the Medicare rebate for genital surgery Last week The Age reported that the federal government is expected to target cosmetic genital surgery as it seeks … Continue reading →allthenewsthatmatters
- Hands off my Fallopian Tubes! April 21, 2012Researchers at the B.C. Cancer Agency claim that removing a woman’s Fallopian tubes during a hysterectomy or tubal ligation could dramatically cut the rate of ovarian cancer. It is hailed as a cheap, preventative approach to cancer but surely it’s just … Continue reading →allthenewsthatmatters
- The recent implant conversation missed the point April 9, 2012I matured physically long before my friends. The signs of puberty, the underarm hair growth, the budding breasts, and the menarche – they all occurred prematurely. But the concern that developed about my breasts began well before puberty for my … Continue reading →allthenewsthatmatters
- No reason to celebrate cheaper drugs April 2, 2012The Sunday Age reported that sixty commonly prescribed drugs will now be cheaper for patients and that those who take simvastatin to help lower cholesterol will save almost $15 on the drug. It was just one month ago that The Age reported that the … Continue reading →allthenewsthatmatters
- The ‘precariat’ March 23, 2012‘It’s a global phenomenon so widespread that a new name has been coined for it: the precariat,’ wrote workplace editor Clay Lucas in The Age, 21 March. Precariat is a term describing the millions of people who finding themselves without job security are forced … Continue reading →allthenewsthatmatters
- Female writers do it tough March 17, 2012Literary editor of The Age, Jason Steger has written that while ‘female writers are still doing it tough’, data produced by Bookseller & Publisher shows the situation is improving – at least on Sundays with The Sunday Age percentage split between … Continue reading →allthenewsthatmatters
- The madness of statins– a must read for everyone especially older women March 4, 2012This week The Age reported that cholesterol – lowering drugs increase the risk of diabetes and memory impairment. This is really bad news for around two million Australians who take these medications believing they’ll lower their heart attack risk. While … Continue reading →allthenewsthatmatters
- On the subject of abortion February 3, 2012If you dare to question abortion rights be prepared to be denied the support of mainstream feminism. The feminist movement is proud of its achievements in regard to reproductive rights so to question these gains especially the right to abortion, … Continue reading →allthenewsthatmatters
- Notwithstanding this week’s review into HRT – oestrogen therapy remains dangerous May 27, 2012
link:A helium ext bag is one way of ending your life quickly, peacefully, reliably and safely. You fill a clear plastic bag with helium from a “Balloon Time” time canister and pull it over your head. The book “Peaceful Pill Handbook” gives details as well as other methods of self-deliverance.