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Autism is far more common, and far more varied in how it presents, than many people realise. According to the Australian Bureau of Statistics, there were 290,900 Autistic Australians in 2022, a 41.8 per cent increase from 205,200 in 2018. Prevalence is higher in males than females, at 1.6 per cent compared with 0.7 per cent, though this gap has been narrowing, with the growth rate in identified autism among females considerably higher than among males between 2018 and 2022. This reflects a broader, well recognised issue, autism has historically been underdiagnosed in girls and women, partly because diagnostic tools were developed based on how autism tends to present in boys and men.

Anxiety and depression are not “niche” problems anymore. In Australia, an estimated 42.9 per cent of adults aged 16 to 85 have experienced a mental disorder at some point in their life, and 21.5 per cent experienced one in the past 12 months. Anxiety disorders are the most common, affecting around 17 per cent of the population. That demand is colliding with real-world barriers like long waitlists, medication side effects, and burnout.

You eat reasonably well, try to stay active, and have seen multiple healthcare professionals, yet you’re still exhausted. You struggle with brain fog, digestive discomfort, poor sleep, or unexplained aches, but every blood test comes back with the same message: “everything looks normal.” For many Australians, this experience is both frustrating and confusing.

As parents, it’s natural to focus on what we can see: meltdowns, poor concentration, anxiety, tummy aches, fussy eating or difficulty sleeping. These behaviours can be challenging, and while they may appear unrelated, they’re sometimes clues that something deeper is happening within a child’s developing body and brain. Looking beyond the behaviour to understand what may be contributing to it is an important part of supporting a child's overall wellbeing.

Living with chronic pain is often a deeply isolating experience. Even with supportive family and friends, it can be hard for others to fully understand what day to day life with persistent pain actually involves. This is part of why group based pain programs, bringing together people who are all navigating a similar experience under the guidance of a multidisciplinary team, have become such a well established part of pain management in Australia.

A healthy smile is often associated with straight teeth and good oral hygiene. However, your bite, the way your upper and lower teeth come together, plays a much larger role than many people realise. An imbalanced bite may affect not only your teeth and jaw but also your muscles, posture, headaches, sleep quality and overall wellbeing.

Many women in their 40s and 50s find themselves feeling exhausted, emotionally overwhelmed, forgetful, and unlike themselves. The demands of work, family, relationships and everyday responsibilities make it easy to assume these changes are simply the result of stress or burnout. What many women don't realise is that these experiences may actually be linked to perimenopause.

Despite growing awareness of healthy eating, most Australians still fall short on dietary fibre. Research using Australia's National Nutrition and Physical Activity Survey found that fewer than three in ten adults meet the recommended adequate intake for fibre, and more than eight in ten fall short of the higher target that reduces chronic disease risk. Fibre plays a fundamental role in digestive health, heart health and blood sugar regulation, and while most people associate it simply with preventing constipation, its benefits extend well beyond regular bowel movements.

This comprehensive guide explores the conditions that thrive under virtual functional medicine care, the safety protocols that make remote treatment possible, and what patients should expect from their online healthcare journey. Whether you're dealing with digestive issues, hormonal imbalances, or chronic fatigue, discovering how Health Hunter connects you with expert functional medicine practitioners can transform your approach to preventative wellness and condition management.

Sleep is the foundation of good health, yet it is often overlooked. Discover how quality sleep influences energy, hormones, metabolism, mental wellbeing, and chronic disease risk, and learn practical, evidence-based strategies to optimise your sleep for better long-term health and lifestyle medicine outcomes.

Migraine is more than just a headache. Discover how Australian research into genetics and epigenetics is shaping the future of personalised migraine care, improving diagnosis, and helping people access more targeted treatment options for long-term relief.

Learn how nutrition supports hormonal balance in women, including essential nutrients, foods, and dietary habits for long-term health.

When we built Health Hunter, we built it around a belief that most Australians carry quietly: that staying healthy shouldn't be harder than getting sick. That access to preventative, personalised, practitioner-led care shouldn't be a luxury reserved for the few. That belief took us further than we expected this year.

Anxiety can be incredibly frustrating, especially when you understand why you feel anxious but still can’t seem to switch it off. According to Beyond Blue, anxiety disorders are the most common mental health condition in Australia, affecting over 3 million Australians at any given time.

Polycystic Ovary Syndrome, now known as Polyendocrine Metabolic Ovarian Syndrome (PMOS), is a complex hormonal condition that affects many women at different life stages. Understanding PMOS can feel overwhelming, especially when symptoms vary widely. Access to clear, reliable information is essential.