Lauren Roberts is the online health reporter for ABC Science.
She is an award-winning journalist who has lived in the Northern Territory since January 2016. Prior to joining the ABC in 2019, Lauren wrote about health and UFOs for the NT News.
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A new analysis suggests key life transitions, including perimenopause and menopause, can intensify body image concerns for older women.
A new study suggests one in four people with severe, recurrent or persistent depression have a proposed subset called "circadian depression", where people often report waking up very tired and being a "night owl".
Australia has a new set of clinical guidelines for managing the symptoms of menopause, that include hot flushes, night sweats, and a frequent need to urinate. Here's what it means for you.
A new international study suggests menopause-related changes to the body are sudden and "cliff-like", but Australian experts urge caution interpreting the results. Here's why.
The vast majority of Australia's bladder cancer cases are in men, but experts are concerned about the number of women presenting with advanced disease.
Experts say people considering freezing their eggs for non-medical reasons need more evidence-based information as most will not use them and, even if they do, the procedure is not a guaranteed pathway to parenthood.
A new Australian study has linked more frequent exposure to anti-trans stigma with a statistically higher prevalence of anxiety, depression, and self-harm or suicidal thoughts.
Twenty-five years ago, Donna Rullo joined a trial for a little-known, targeted breast cancer drug that saved her life and transformed the care of women who came after her.
Emergency room visits and unplanned hospitalisations occur more often for those being cared for in privately run aged care homes.
Researchers believe this may indicate the quality of care is poorer in these facilities and warn against the trend away from government-run and not-for-profit aged care homes.
A look at some of the Health Report correspondence this week.
Alcohol use is widespread in Australia, but a new audit suggests the harms associated with drinking are not being clearly communicated to consumers.
PBS listings for medications for three separate conditions have run up against President Trump’s most favoured nation pricing policy this year. People with breast cancer, multiple sclerosis and opioid addiction have so far been affected.
New research on this policy and it’s impact shows there will likely be more of these disruptions to come.
A look at some of the Health Report correspondence this week.
Only some people will continue to get the COVID-19 vaccination for free after October 1. Here's what the changes mean for you.
Australian experts say a new global definition of what a heart attack is will help improve the diagnosis of women and lead to better outcomes. Here's what's changed.
Nicole and Amanda are identical twins with one key difference: their immune systems. Scientists want to learn why they've had such different health journeys.
A report investigating the financial and legal impact of cancer in Victoria has found both patients and carers have significant out-of-pocket costs and emotional distress.
Whether you are battling high costs, long distances or stretching waitlists, many Australians have told us that accessing health care is becoming harder.
Vaginal birth is the biggest risk factor for pelvic organ prolapse, but experts say women are not being told about the risks and warning signs prior to birth. It comes as wait times for surgeries continue to grow.
The ABC has learned of a young woman with anorexia nervosa who was prescribed a GLP-1 drug through a telehealth clinic. Experts say the incident highlights the need for more oversight.
A new Australian study suggests a 20 per cent tax on sugary drinks may prevent 3.7 million cases of tooth decay as well as 306,000 cases of gum disease or complete tooth loss nationally.
A look at some of the Health Report correspondence this week.
A new global study suggests people over sixty may face serious health risks from heat at much lower temperatures than previously understood.
Researchers says more preparation is necessary to remediate the health impacts of a warming climate, and offers advice on what can help.
