Osteoarthritis (OA) is the most common type of joint disease in Australia, mainly affecting people over 45 years of age.
OA causes pain and stiffness, especi...
Smoking is a greater health risk to women than to men. Female smokers have an overall 35% higher risk of stroke, heart attack and cancers compared to men who ...
World Glaucoma Week in March every year is a reminder to get your eyes checked for this hidden disease. Glaucoma Australia says 300,000 Australians have some f...
The influenza season will be here soon and nearly 500,000 Australians could catch the flu this year. Free vaccine is available if you are at high risk of severe...
As we age, our bodies become less efficient at burning calories, so we gain weight gradually even if we exercise regularly and eat the same. Before we know it, ...
Always follow doctor’s advice
A 92 year-old man went to the doctor to get a checkup. A few days later the doctor saw the man walking down the street with a ...
Good advice for the average person is to be guided by thirst – drink when you’re thirsty and avoid drinking if you’re not. There is no scientific evidence for t...
This healthy recipe is gluten free and is suitable for people with coeliac disease.
INGREDIENTS
500g low fat fresh ricotta
100g low fat feta, crumble...
Infant feeding guidelines were recently updated by the National Health and Medical Research Council. Here are some of the key messages from the draft report.
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A recent review revealed that a lot needs to be done to improve asthma control in Australian children (www.aihw.gov.au).
Asthma affects 1 in 5 children. The ...
