To help Australians be prepared this summer a free smartphone app is available that provides users with a ready reference to first aid information. According to the latest climate outlook from the … [Read more...]

There is a high rate of suicide among women aged 45–54 years. This may be related to the biological changes associated with the menopause. An article in the latest edition of Australian Prescriber, … [Read more...]

Choosing to become an egg donor isn’t a decision to be taken lightly. While egg donors have an incredible ability to transform multiple lives through just one simple act, it’s not unusual to have … [Read more...]

With summer almost here and the new year just around the corner, many of us start to feel the pressure to look after ourselves better. However, the amount of information out there on what is good for … [Read more...]

With the average adult taking 12 to 20 breaths a minute¹, our lungs are some of our body’s hardest working organs. However, around 1 in 7 Australians aged 40 and over² are impacted by Chronic … [Read more...]

CBD oil or cannabidiol oil is becoming popular these days. With the legalisation of marijuana for medical purposes across different parts of the world, using marijuana oil is no longer a taboo. … [Read more...]

There isn’t a woman on the planet that enjoys starving herself to stay in shape. The truth is, these ladies have an unbelievable (and misguided) drive to keep the calories to a minimum. You don’t fall … [Read more...]

In the lead up to Halloween, which has steadily increased in popularity in Australia, the peak national body for optometry poses a question: What’s scarier than a black-eyed vampire on Halloween? The … [Read more...]

As a child, you no doubt remember the excitement you felt upon learning you were about to receive a sugary treat. Chocolates, gummies, sour worms; whatever it was, you wanted it and you wanted a lot … [Read more...]

Everyone has heard of electromagnetic fields, and there is a bit of a debate going on about the risks of EMF exposure today. Many people believe that since we are constantly exposed to electromagnetic … [Read more...]

Was it the reheated leftovers from three – or was it four or five – days ago? Or the sandwich you bought one day from that café you thought looked a bit dirty? Or maybe it was the salad that spent too … [Read more...]

With the warmer months just around the corner, it has never been a better time to get in shape, shed unwanted kilos, fit back into those old clothes you have hidden away and turn your body into a … [Read more...]

It is quite amazing that in today’s day and age, people are still unaware of what veneers are and what they do. The popularity of veneers has skyrocketed in the past few years or so. For the … [Read more...]

When it comes to staying healthy throughout our lives there are a lot of different elements of the body to think about. Our heart needs to stay healthy to pump blood around the body, our brain needs … [Read more...]

In Australia, we are lucky to have access to a great healthcare system. Medicare allows for basic medical assistance without worrying about underlying fees. Medicare already provides funding for basic … [Read more...]

In the lead up to Women's Health Week (3-7 September), a leading Employee Assistance Program, shines the spotlight on women's mental health in the workplace and what can be done to change the culture … [Read more...]

Every two hours, bowel cancer claims a life in Australia. As the new Patron of The Jodi Lee Foundation, iconic Australian, Ita Buttrose, wants to encourage you to talk about your bowel … [Read more...]

Millions of people are misdiagnosed every year in the United States – and the sad thing is a large percentage of them are young women. Many patients often get a few minutes with their doctors, which … [Read more...]

Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) is a non-invasive medical imaging procedure done to get a clear image of the inside of the body without going under the knife. MRI uses a combination of radio … [Read more...]

Dieting can be an ongoing battle for women. But do women actually know how to eat a healthy and balanced diet in order to achieve a healthy weight or are they just getting caught up in marketing traps … [Read more...]

When you first learn about periods and get your first one, there’s a lot to take in, and get used to; tracking your cycle, managing the flow, and regularly changing your pads or tampons. Often … [Read more...]

Remember when you promised yourself on December 31 that you’d finally start hitting the gym in the new year? While you may have been full of festive cheer when you said it, the knowledge that we’re … [Read more...]

When it comes to how our teeth look, many people become self-conscious and embarrassed when they have gaps caused by missing teeth. There are many reasons as to why people lose teeth, from accidents … [Read more...]

Just the mention of a dental visit strikes fear in the hearts of many children. It’s understandable though, when you look at it from their point of view. Think about it. They’re made to sit in a weird … [Read more...]

It's World Continence Week from 18th to 24th June 2018 and this year, the awareness campaign is using humour to overcome the stigma of incontinence. World Continence Week in Australia includes … [Read more...]

Dental anxiety is an apprehension that something bad will happen on the dentist chair. “if I go to the dentist, it will definitely be painful, and the pain will definitely be unbearable”. Dental … [Read more...]

Around 1.5 million Australian men identify as having a mental or behavioural condition, however, men still fall woefully behind women when it comes to seeking help, according to data released on … [Read more...]

Australians love their morning coffee but one Melbourne café has brewed a broccoli latte with powder made from imperfect-looking broccoli, that would otherwise be thrown away. The powder, developed … [Read more...]

One carton of flavoured milk sold in Australia contains nearly as much sugar as half a packet of lollies, according to a new analysis from LiveLighter, a public health education campaign encouraging … [Read more...]

If you are aware of the health benefits of red wine, then you also must know about resveratrol, the plant compound that can be found in red wine. This plant compound has a lot of health benefits and … [Read more...]

Varicocele is a disease that is a pathological dilatation of the testicle veins. Varicocele is diagnosed in boys, adolescents and in sexually mature men, including the elderly. Most varicocele appears … [Read more...]

What is diabetes type 2? Diabetes mellitus also known as “sugar” in layman language is a possible deadly disorder commonly affecting the Indian population. It is a metabolic disorder in which the … [Read more...]

Managing Director of Twitter Australia, Suzy Nicoletti, has joined the board of Ovarian Cancer Australia. The leading national body for ovarian cancer in Australia, has today announced that Chair of … [Read more...]

According to the Australian Sleep Health Foundation, only 50% of Aussies are getting a regular, good sleep night's sleep and that’s a frightening stat, especially considering that not getting enough … [Read more...]

With codeine products no longer available over the counter at Australian chemists, the compounding pharmacy sector may have a gentler, non-addictive answer for sufferers of chronic pain. The … [Read more...]