Are we on the cusp of a breakthrough on endometriosis? – podcast | Australia news

Millions suffer from endometriosis – where tissue similar to the lining of the uterus grows in other parts of the body – and yet the disease still remains largely a mystery. But that could be about to change. Gabrielle Jackson, associate news editor for audio and visual at Guardian Australia, and the author of Pain… Continue reading Are we on the cusp of a breakthrough on endometriosis? – podcast | Australia news

Sweden beats Australia 2-0 in Women’s World Cup bronze medal match

Nobody beats Sweden on the rebound from a Women’s World Cup semifinal loss. Not even the tournament hosts. The Swedish women extended their perfect record in World Cup third-place matches to four, with Fridolina Rolfo and Kosovare Asllani scoring Saturday in a clinical 2-0 win over Australia. “It feels amazing. We showed from minute one,… Continue reading Sweden beats Australia 2-0 in Women’s World Cup bronze medal match

England beats Australia 3-1 to move into Women’s World Cup final

England moved on to its first Women’s World Cup championship game with a 3-1 victory Wednesday over co-host Australia, ending the Matildas captivating run through the tournament. Australia superstar Sam Kerr started her first match of the tournament and scored for the Matildas but it wasn’t enough to hold off European champion England. Ella Toone… Continue reading England beats Australia 3-1 to move into Women’s World Cup final

Matildas mania grips Australia as women’s team captures hearts of World Cup host

SYDNEY, Australia — Nothing can compete with the Matildas.  Meetings have been canceled. Other sporting events, rescheduled. Pubs are stocking up and viewing centers across the capital are setting up massive screens, preparing for the Matildas-obsessed masses.  When the Australian women’s national team, the Matildas as they’re nicknamed here, takes to the pitch Wednesday night… Continue reading Matildas mania grips Australia as women’s team captures hearts of World Cup host

Child sex abuse probe leads to Australia arrests after FBI murders

Nearly 100 people in the United States and Australia have so far been arrested over child sex abuse allegations after the fatal shooting of two FBI agents led to the unraveling of a suspected international pedophile ring, officials announced Tuesday. The Australian Federal Police (AFP) said that 19 men had been arrested for allegedly sharing… Continue reading Child sex abuse probe leads to Australia arrests after FBI murders

What we need to know about young people and cancer risk – podcast | Australia news

Scientists are worried about the rising amounts of people under 50 being diagnosed with cancer. Deputy news editor Josephine Tovey shares her story of battling bowel cancer in her mid-30s. And science writer Donna Lu explains what’s behind the worrying rise in cancer rates How to listen to podcasts: everything you need to know Source… Continue reading What we need to know about young people and cancer risk – podcast | Australia news