Hand, foot and mouth disease warning for Australians
Australians are being warned to be alert for yet another virus, thanks to a rise in the numbers of hand, foot and mouth disease in recent months, especial…
What Australians need to know about monkeypox
Monkeypox has been declared a global emergency by the World Health Organisation, with over 16,000 cases reported in 75 countries around the world. The vir…
5 things only people with heartburn will understand
If you suffer from heartburn, you’re far from being alone. One in five Australians report having reflux or heartburn regularly, here’s how you can h…
The surprising health issue affecting half of diabetes patients
Mental and emotional health challenges have emerged as a ‘silent’ complication of diabetes, affecting nearly half of the 1.5 million Australians living wi…
Could this be the answer to Australia’s healthcare crisis?
It’s coming up to three years now since COVID hit our shores and our healthcare system was put under enormous strain. Here’s why telehealth he…
What you need to know about bowel cancer
What is bowel cancer? Bowel cancer is the third most common cancer in both men and women in Australia and is more common in people over the age of 50.&nbs…
What causes acne and how to get rid of it
Zits, pimples, spots, breakouts, blemishes. Whatever name you give it, acne is a most unwanted skin condition. And people spend vast amounts of money on p…
How giving up alcohol benefits your health
Giving up alcohol is not just for Dry July. Since 2008, many Australians have decided to stop drinking alcohol in July, otherwise known as Dry July. Group…
A quick guide to migraine: symptoms, causes and treatment
Around 1 in 5 Australians will experience a migraine episode at some point in their lives. Migraine is not simply bad headaches. Migraine symptoms can ca…
Tips on how to improve your immune system this winter
Is your immune system under ceaseless attack this winter? Want to maximise protection from the circulating bugs? There are steps you can take to give your…
Why am I going bald? Causes and treatment of male balding
Going thin on top? Maybe you’ve had a few comments from your mates or your partner about you losing your hair? If baldness is bothering you, we get it. In…
Why do I feel tired all the time? 3 reasons for fatigue
We all feel tired sometimes but when feeling tired becomes a daily experience — no matter how much sleep you get — then it’s worth considering what could …
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