The risk of cognitive decline and dementia increases with age. And while age is the biggest risk factor, and genetics also play a part, there is increasing evid...
The gut microbiome is the community of over 100 trillion microorganisms that live in our gut—mainly bacteria, but also viruses and fungi. They perform a wide ra...
With food costs increasing, you may be paying more attention to what you put in your trolley and how to spend your food dollars. The good news is that you can s...
Eating disorders are a complex mental issue which also impact physical health. They can develop at any age, but most commonly begin during adolescence. While ea...
Hypothyroidism, or an underactive thyroid, occurs when your thyroid gland doesn’t make enough thyroid hormone.
Your thyroid gland is found in your neck, at t...
Chilblains are itchy, swollen and painful lumps on the skin that form after exposure to the cold. They are caused by changes in the blood vessels in response to...
Around one in six Australian couples have problems with fertility. Infertility is diagnosed when a couple has been unable to fall pregnant after having regular ...
Testicular cancer is cancer that develops in one or both testicles. In most cases, only one testicle is affected. It is estimated that 980 Australian men were d...
Seasonal affective disorder (also known as SAD) is a type of depression that comes and goes according to the season. Most people affected by SAD have winter-pat...
The number of Australian’s undergoing weight loss (bariatric) surgery is increasing each year. The number of surgeries performed more than doubled from 2005-06...
