Does gout increase your risk of heart attack or stroke?
Scientists have discovered that having gout, a common form of arthritis, may also be another risk factor in the months after a flare up.
New study finds food to help lower high blood pressure
With one third of Australian adults having hypertension (high blood pressure), finding new ways to treat it has the potential to make a huge impact on our…
How to maintain good sexual health in Australia
Sexual health is a patient taking charge of their own body and ensuring they are educated about the potential risks they may face. This includes sexually …
Are you eligible for COVID-19 antiviral treatment?
The list of Australians who can now receive Government subsidised COVID-19 oral antiviral treatments, has recently expanded. Find out if you are eligible.
10 things to know about asthma in Australia
Asthma is a medical condition of the lungs that can cause temporary narrowing of the airways, making it difficult for a sufferer to breathe at times and i…
New Australian treatment for chronic back pain
In news sure to be welcomed by the 4 million Australians who suffer back problems, Australian researchers have developed a revolutionary new treatment for…
Why does it feel like everyone in Australia has a cold or flu?
Take a look around you and you could be forgiven for thinking everyone has either a cold, flu or Covid in Australia right now.
What is the best contraception method for you?
Our experts have investigated some of the more popular contraceptives in Australia including how they work, and who they’re best suited for, so you can ma…
Hand, foot and mouth disease warning for Australians
Australians are being warned to be alert for yet another virus, thanks to a rise in the numbers of hand, foot and mouth disease in recent months, especial…
What Australians need to know about monkeypox
Monkeypox has been declared a global emergency by the World Health Organisation, with over 16,000 cases reported in 75 countries around the world. The vir…
5 things only people with heartburn will understand
If you suffer from heartburn, you’re far from being alone. One in five Australians report having reflux or heartburn regularly, here’s how you can h…
The surprising health issue affecting half of diabetes patients
Mental and emotional health challenges have emerged as a ‘silent’ complication of diabetes, affecting nearly half of the 1.5 million Australians living wi…
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