Acupuncture (AP) has been used in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) for thousands of years for pain and other conditions. It is now popular in western society,...
As a result of the current whooping cough (pertussis) outbreak, free vaccine is now available for a limited time for certain adults.
Many adults are susc...
The new shingles vaccination is recommended for all adults aged 60 and over. It can be given at the same time as your flu shot.
Shingles (herpes zoster) ...
Reflexology is a complementary therapy based on the belief that all parts of the body are represented on the foot (mostly the soles) and that internal organs ca...
An extract from the plant Serenoa repens (saw palmetto) is widely used to improve symptoms in men with an enlarged prostate.
However, a recent Cochrane study...
A new interactive, kid-friendly website, Kids with Asthma, has been launched by the National Asthma Council Australia.
The site is specifically written for...
A recent review of all the available research on the use of thickeners in infant formula has found that they only have a small effect on gastric reflux. This ef...
Women between 20–40 years should know the normal look and feel of their breasts and report any unusual changes to their GP. This is the advice of the Nati...
Australians in their late 20s are most at-risk from mumps and should consider further vaccination, according to an article in this week's issue of the Medical J...
