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Cashing in on women’s health

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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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Spend now, save later on poverty-curbing policies

The first 1,000 days of a child’s life is among their most important, but a huge number of Australian parents are struggling to make ends meet.

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Cost of living challenges cut deep

Flights, fuel and eggs are among the top issues for internet users in the cost of living crisis. Policy interventions are coming, but it won’t fix everything.

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