Things inevitably go wrong in life. Whether or not we get upset by them and the degree of distress we feel depends largely on the way we think about them. This ...
Food allergy is on the increase and now affects about 1 in 10 Australian children.
Any food can cause an allergy but the ones that cause more than 90% of cas...
Infants between 12 and 35 months need to come to the doctor for an additional free# dose of the new pneumococcal vaccine. The government-funded vaccine is avai...
Planning ahead is the key to staying healthy during overseas travel. Many serious health risks can be avoided by careful preparation and visiting your doctor to...
Red meat contains 5 essential nutrients (iron, zinc, vitamin B12, omega 3 fats and protein) and should be eaten regularly.
However it can be a source of ‘bad...
A beautiful steak sandwich complimented by caramelised onions and dressed in mustard cream. Perfect as a snack or to serve at lunchtime this recipe has high pro...
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...
Evidence is mounting that gum disease plays a role in a range of serious health problems around the body.
People with gum disease have a higher risk of heart...
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-...
Lactose is a natural sugar found in dairy foods. It is digested in the bowel by an enzyme called ‘lactase’. People with lactose intolerance don’t have enough o...
