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-...
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...
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...
Are you one of the 40% of women who are not having a Pap smear every 2 years? Regular Pap smears can detect early changes in the cells of the cervix (neck of th...
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...
