Bowel cancer isn't just an older person's disease. Rates among Australians under 50 are rising, while researchers investigate everything from diet and lifestyle to genetics, the gut microbiome and colibactin. This guide explores what we know about early-onset bowel cancer, the symptoms you shouldn't ignore, Australia's screening options and the practical steps that may help reduce your risk.

Painful sex is common, but that doesn't mean you have to put up with it. From vaginal dryness and hormonal changes to pelvic floor dysfunction, there are many reasons intimacy can become uncomfortable. This guide explores the common causes of painful sex, why symptoms can increase during postpartum, perimenopause and menopause, and the treatment and support options that may help.

We spend months preparing for the baby — but who prepares us for our own recovery? From bleeding and perineal pain to breastfeeding challenges, the physical realities of postpartum life often come as a surprise. This article explores Australia's postnatal care gap, why the fourth trimester deserves greater attention, and how Happy Kat is helping mothers feel better prepared for recovery after birth.

The return of Y2K fashion has revived more than low-rise jeans - it has brought back unrealistic body ideals. This article explores how beauty standards, social media and weight-loss medications are reshaping body image, why women's bodies naturally change throughout life, and how we can embrace fashion without repeating the harmful messages of the early 2000s.