Videos
12 Jan 2011
Chickenpox
Chicken pox is a serious disease caused by the Varicella virus. Chicken pox symptoms include spotty rash and fever. There is a vaccine for chicken…
Videos
12 Jan 2011
Shingles
Shingles rash and other shingles symptoms are caused by the chicken pox virus. They usually heal well, but may cause post-shingles pain.
Children's health
12 Jan 2011
Food Allergies and Sensitivities (Video)
Food allergies and insensitivities like peanut allergy, milk allergy and gluten intolerance can cause rash, other allergy symptoms or anaphylaxis.
Uncategorized
12 Jan 2011
Genital Herpes
Genital herpes is a symptom of Herpes virus (HSV2) infection, whereas cold sores are caused by HSV1. It is a common sexually transmitted infection or…
Children's health
12 Jan 2011
Vitamin D Deficiency
In Australia, about 50% of the population are deficient in vitamin D. Dr Joe Kosterich talks about vitamin D, including what it does and how it is produced, why we need it, how to balance too much sun with too little, and getting vitamin D from other sources. In the…
Gastro
12 Jan 2011
Diarrhoea (video)
Diarrhoea is a gastrointestinal disorder cause by infection. Symptoms include watery poos or loose bowel movements and should be checked by a doctor.
Infections
12 Jan 2011
Vaccinations
Medicine has made many advances in the last hundred years, and probably one of the biggest ones is the advent of vaccinations. Dr Joe Kosterich talks about vaccination, including what it is, how it works, why it’s important, how safe it is, what’s available, how it’s given and when…
Hormones
12 Jan 2011
Hair Loss
Hair loss and thinning hair is rarely a medical concern, but going bald is distressing. There is no baldness cure, but hair loss treatments can…
Chronic Pain
12 Jan 2011
Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) – Video
Irritable bowel syndrome is a gastrointestinal condition that causes diarrhoea, bloating and cramping. It is not inflammatory bowel disease.
