When someone says "sexual health," what comes to mind? Perhaps you think about the absence of disease or ways to prevent unplanned pregnancy. Maybe you think of sexual dysfunction. But sex educators say sexual health encompasses ...
Sep 21, 2022
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People with disabilities are often at higher risk for exposure to HIV due to barriers in engaging health care and other systemic factors and are thus considered a priority for prevention and testing efforts. However, these ...
Feb 15, 2024
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Researchers from our Department of Education say attitudes in coaching towards disabled people need to change in order for more people to engage in sport.
Sep 3, 2012
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Ahead of the release of the government's review into the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS), the topic taking center stage is the diagnosis of autism. Over one-third of people accessing the scheme list it as a primary ...
Nov 22, 2023
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Among more than 1,500 adults who underwent cardiac surgery, those who were divorced, separated, or widowed were more likely to have died or develop a new functional disability after the surgery compared with the married participants, ...
Oct 28, 2015
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Despite widespread access to social media and videoconferencing technology, many Australians experienced heightened loneliness during COVID lockdowns, and continue to do so.
Jun 24, 2022
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COVID-19 has had a significant impact on all Australians, but there are very good reasons why the impact might be more keenly felt by people with disability and their carers.
Jun 2, 2020
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A team of global partners has tasked itself with the daunting challenge of bringing mobility to disabled children of developing nations.
May 22, 2012
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A new study led by University College London researchers confirms that autistic people experience a reduced life expectancy; however, the number of years of life lost may not be as high as previously claimed.
Nov 24, 2023
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Researchers have explored the characteristics of people with disabilities who have achieved success in the workplace. The gap was found to be smaller among women, married people, individuals with higher educational achievement, ...
Jul 29, 2015
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