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Babies feel pain ‘like adults’
Children's health 26 May 2015

Babies feel pain ‘like adults’

The brains of babies 'light up' in a very similar way to adults when exposed to the same painful stimulus, a pioneering Oxford University brain…
Male offspring get the most benefit from pregnant mother’s exercise
Children's health 06 May 2015

Male offspring get the most benefit from pregnant mother’s exercise

Male offspring appear to benefit more than females from the positive effects of exercise during pregnancy, an animal study by UNSW medical researchers has found.
Can children with egg allergy tolerate pasteurised raw egg?
Children's health 02 May 2015

Can children with egg allergy tolerate pasteurised raw egg?

New research from the University of Adelaide shows pasteurised (heated) raw egg contains the same main allergens as non-pasteurised (fresh) raw egg, and is not…
Exercising for better health in prostate cancer therapy
Cancer 21 Feb 2015

Exercising for better health in prostate cancer therapy

Exercise helps reduce the side effects of prostate cancer treatment. Exercising as part of a supportive, social group and research has additional benefits.
Epilepsy Action Australia
Neurology 21 Feb 2015

Epilepsy Action Australia

Established by concerned parents in 1952, Epilepsy Action Australia (EAA) has developed into the largest national provider of specialist epilepsy services for people with epilepsy,…
Athlete’s foot: Dr Joe Kosterich
Infections 13 Feb 2015

Athlete’s foot: Dr Joe Kosterich

Athlete's foot is a fungal skin infection which is more likely when feet are hot and damp. It is harmless and easily treated with anti-fungal…
Schizophrenia animation
Uncategorized 11 Jan 2015

Schizophrenia animation

Schizophrenia is a brain condition that causes hallucinations and psychosis. This video animation explains schizophrenia symptoms and treatment.
Wigs for cancer hair loss: Bev
Cancer 04 Dec 2014

Wigs for cancer hair loss: Bev

Hair loss due to cancer treatment can be emotionally devastating. Bev discusses matching your hair colour and type to make a wig early in treatment.
Treatment for melanoma: Dr Andrew Dean
Uncategorized 17 Nov 2014

Treatment for melanoma: Dr Andrew Dean

Dr Andrew Dean discusses treatments for melanoma, including surgery and immune therapies, and the possibility of joining a clinical trial for melanoma.