Almost every home in Australia has a cupboard or drawer containing medicines that offer pain relief. You may reach for the paracetamol or ibuprofen for aches, pains, and strains without so much as...

Sexually transmitted infections (STIs) — also called sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) — are common in Australia. About 4 million Australians report having an STI at some stage in their lives. But...

Why so worried, kid? Teen anxiety explained. Parents of teens need to know what ‘normal’ teen anxiety is and what causes it. Parents also need to know the signs of anxiety problems and anxiety disorders....

Zits, pimples, spots, breakouts, blemishes. Whatever name you give it, acne is a most unwanted skin condition. And people spend vast amounts of money on products that claim to get rid of acne. But...

Since ancient times, there have been all sorts of creative and interesting ways of preventing pregnancy. Be it olive oil, crocodile dung, pomegranates or a well-timed sneeze: it seems our ancestors...

A urinary tract infection (UTI) is no joke. The painful and challenging symptoms associated with a UTI can get in the way of your daily life. And they sometimes become serious enough to require hospitalisation. UTIs...

Look, it happens to all of us at some point. It’s okay to admit it.   You know… that embarrassing feeling when your inbox is packed with spam emails promising ‘massive discounts’ on ‘genuine’...

At the first sign of a runny nose and sneezing, what do you do?  Do you assume you’ve picked up a cold from somewhere? Or do you wonder if it’s your allergies acting up again? With nearly...

When people hear the word migraine, they often think of an extra painful headache. Some might even think the term ‘migraine’ is an overly dramatic way of describing a bad headache.  But...

We all crave a good night’s sleep.  But what do you do when you can’t get to sleep, or struggle to stay asleep? While one night in a while might be manageable, an ongoing sleep problem can...

Lots of us love the convenience of online shopping. From groceries to gadgets, most consumer goods are just a click away.  But what about your medication? Should you buy medication online?  Medicines...

Around 3 million people have anxiety or depression in Australia. In fact, every year, around 6% of adult Australians are affected by a depressive illness.  This means there’s a reasonable...