According to Medicare Australia, 1 in 10 five-year olds is not fully immunised.
This is of great concern as immunisation is an effective and safe way to prev...
The menopause is the last menstrual period a woman has. The average age is 51 years (range 45-55 years). Smokers reach the menopause 1-4 years earlier than non-...
HPV (human papillomavirus) vaccination has recently been approved for males aged 9-26 years. The vaccine protects men from the papillomavirus which causes genit...
Most children have fears or worries of some kind, which in most cases are short-lived. However, about one in 10 children experience more severe anxiety that sto...
Nappy rash is common in infancy. However, some babies have sensitive skin and get nappy rash repeatedly. Here are some simple tips to reduce the risk.
The m...
About half of the pregnant women in Australia are not getting enough iodine, according to the latest research.
Iodine is an essential element used to make t...
One in 10 Australians gets migraines. However, up to 50% of sufferers are undiagnosed and are not getting the effective treatment which is now available.
M...
Almost all children have one or more middle ear infections (otitis media) before starting school. Middle ear infections are most common in the 6-24 month age gr...
Did you know that heart disease is the number one killer for Australian women? In fact, women are 4 times more likely to die from heart disease than breast can...
Erectile dysfunction (ED or impotence) is a very common and important health issue. ED is present if you are unable to get or keep an erection that allows sati...
