Cholesterol and fat are both essential for good health. However, if the balance of specific types of cholesterol and fat isn't right, they can also lead to illn...
Summer in Australia – the beach, barbeques, outdoor picnics. Here are four myths about our most iconic season, useful no matter which country you spen...
Sugar is frequently blamed for the high obesity rates in Australia. Some even say it increases health risks in general. But the expert advice is that such claim...
While much of what happens on social media such as Facebook and Twitter is superficial and shallow, there are also some serious benefits - particularly with...
Surveys show that Australians are evenly divided on whether to smack children as a form of discipline and punishment. However the expert advice is very clear – ...
Many women mistakenly believe they have to put up with chronic pelvic pain, it's just a part of life as a woman. But chronic pelvic pain can be treated - and mo...
Loneliness is very common in Australia. It's estimated that three out of 10 of us experience it as a serious problem at one time in our lives.
While lone...
Australia began adding fluoride to drinking water in the 1960s. Now about 90% of us drink fluoridated water. Experts say that it's a safe and effective method f...
The fussy eater is a common complaint for parents of toddlers. Fortunately you can take the stress out of feeding your toddler.
Toddlers are at an age where ...
It may surprise many people to know that stroke kills more women than breast cancer and more men than prostate cancer. It's the second biggest cause of deat...
