Chronic Pain
21 Mar 2011
Tonsillitis (Video)
Tonsillitis is a bacterial infection which causes sore throat, swollen tonsils and white pus on the tonsils. Antibiotics may be prescribed as treatment.
Children's health
21 Mar 2011
Whooping cough: Dr Joe
Whooping cough produces a barky type cough, with a whooping sound. Dr Joe explains it is preventable with vaccination and can be treated with antibiotics.
Blood
21 Mar 2011
Anaemia video: Dr Joe
Anaemia is a condition characterised by low concentration of red cells which transport oxygen in the blood. It causes fatigue or tiredness.
Children's health
21 Mar 2011
Breastfeeding
Breastfeeding or feeding a baby breast milk is the recommended method of baby feeding. There are any benefits of breastfeeding, like improved baby health.
Gastro
21 Mar 2011
Ulcerative Colitis
There are a number of causes of abdominal illnesses, and one of the ones that is quite serious – treatable, but less common – is ulcerative colitis. Dr Joe Kosterich talks about ulcerative colitis, including what it is, what its symptoms are, how it is diagnosed and…
Videos
21 Mar 2011
Food Poisoning
Food poisoning or gastro is caused by food contamination with bacteria. It causes vomiting, diarrhoea and other food poisoning symptoms.
Heart
21 Mar 2011
The Mind and Your Health
Positive thoughts help the body stay healthy. Dr Joe discusses the power of positive thinking for good health, long life and recovering from a heart…
Children's health
21 Mar 2011
Childhood vaccination
Vaccines for children such as MMR vaccine and Varicella vaccine are safe and prevent serious infections like measles and mumps which can be fatal.
Skincare and Beauty
21 Mar 2011
Dr Joe: How to deal with Psoriasis
Psoriasis is a common skin rash caused by inflammation under the skin. It is a chronic dermatitis that responds to healthy eating and skin creams.