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Losing weight. Do it slowly

Have you noticed that crash ­diets don’t work? Rapid weight loss slows the ­metabolism and increases storage of fat. We also need time to establish new eating h...

Fertility declines with age

More couples are delaying their family than ever before and the average age of having a first child is now 31 years. However, fertility reduces with age, especi...
Man discussing his prostate with his family doctor

Good news for prostates

BPH (benign prostatic hyperplasia) is a non-cancerous enlargement of the prostate gland which affects nearly all men as they age. The good news is that new drug...

Pertussis. Protect your baby

A recent pertussis (whooping cough) ­epidemic in which a newborn baby died in Melbourne in February 2011 has prompted calls for more widespread vaccination. ...
Singapore noodles a delicious low FODMAP recipe

Singapore Noodles

This is a delicious low FODMAP recipe (see article) the whole family can enjoy. Recipe serves 4. Time to make 25 min. Cost per serve $4.69. INGREDIENTS 1...

Taming the tiger in your tummy

If you have Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) or suffer from bloating, abdominal pain or a change in bowel habits you may benefit from a low ‘FODMAP’ diet.# FOD...