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...
Falls can happen at any age but are more common as we get older. Falls can cause serious injury, a loss of confidence due to fear of falling, and reduced indepe...
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...
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...
A vasectomy is a surgical procedure where the tubes that carry sperm from the testes to the penis (called the vas deferens) are cut. This prevents a man from fa...
You have probably heard the terms ‘gut feeling’ and having ‘butterflies in your stomach’ but did you know that your gut and brain really are closely connected?...
Raynaud’s disease affects around 1 in 20 people and is more common in women and in people living in colder climates. Cold weather and stress are the most common...
Heard of prebiotics and probiotics but confused about the differences? Here’s where you find them and why they are important.
Probiotics are live bacteria foun...