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Cashing in on women’s health

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Georgians are flooding the street night after night to protest Russian power over its politics as hopes of a European future begin to fade.

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Paying off a student debt that always seems to grow

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Cashing in on women’s health

Women’s health has been sidelined for centuries. But now that women are finally being heard, some unscrupulous companies are cashing in on the movement.

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How commercialising motherhood is guilt-tripping mums

Mums face a barrage of advertising claims for maternal and baby products that may pose health risks.

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When femvertising backfires

Western-centric femvertising can provoke uneasiness and controversies in non-Western markets. Understanding local culture and collaboration are crucial.

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Trendy weight loss solutions often a lost cause

Unproven weight loss products and social media hype mislead women. Why is it so easy to fall for it?

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How an industry milks mothers’ fears for profit

Baby formula manufacturers have a history of aggressive marketing and exploiting women’s anxieties to wean them off breastfeeding.

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No-surgery, low-cost alternatives to treat chronic pain

Women’s back pain is increasingly being taken seriously. But common spinal surgeries can be costly and risky.

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More health scare than healthcare for women

From historical myths to modern femtech apps, the focus of medical products aimed at women is often profit, not well-being.

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Thinking about freezing your eggs? Beware the spin

It’s sold as a procedure that empowers women, but freezing eggs is costly, time-consuming and not guaranteed to be a success.

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How child maltreatment drives mental health crisis

Many cases of mental illness in Australia could be eradicated by targeting child maltreatment. The impacts of doing nothing are devastating.

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Cashing in on women’s health

What are universities for?

India’s long and winding vote

Georgia protests mark Russia’s new frontline with the west

Paying off a student debt that always seems to grow

Cashing in on women’s health

How commercialising motherhood is guilt-tripping mums

When femvertising backfires

Trendy weight loss solutions often a lost cause

How an industry milks mothers’ fears for profit

No-surgery, low-cost alternatives to treat chronic pain

More health scare than healthcare for women

Thinking about freezing your eggs? Beware the spin

How child maltreatment drives mental health crisis

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