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Psychotherapy for depression: Dr Jan Resnick
Mental Health 12 Aug 2015

Psychotherapy for depression: Dr Jan Resnick

Psychotherapy treatment for depression involves understanding the reasons for depression and work through feelings to prevent depression returning.
GP Q/A: What is causing the changes in my sense of smell?
Infections 24 Jul 2015

GP Q/A: What is causing the changes in my sense of smell?

Loss of sense of smell (olfactory sense) may be caused by viruses, allergy, medications or conditions that affect the brain like epilepsy or head injury.
Autistic girls suffering in silence
Children's health 19 Jul 2015

Autistic girls suffering in silence

Autism may be going undiagnosed in girls, who are highly likely to suffer additional conditions such as eating disorders and self harming, new research being…
Childhood obesity prevention program gets tick of approval from top doctor
Children's health 13 Jul 2015

Childhood obesity prevention program gets tick of approval from top doctor

The champion of childhood obesity prevention and former AMA Qld president Dr Shaun Rudd has given the thumbs up to a free state government-funded program…
Genetic causes of cerebral palsy
Children's health 06 Jul 2015

Genetic causes of cerebral palsy

University of Adelaide researchers have discovered cerebral palsy has an even stronger genetic cause than previously thought, leading them to call for an end to…
Caring for kids with disabilities and difficult toileting behaviours
Children's health 22 Jun 2015

Caring for kids with disabilities and difficult toileting behaviours

There is plenty of research telling us what most of us already suspected; that parents of kids with disabilities are much more prone to stress,…
Researchers find link between bacteria in infancy and development of childhood asthma
Children's health 12 Jun 2015

Researchers find link between bacteria in infancy and development of childhood asthma

Bacteria colonising the airways of infants can increase their risk of severe respiratory illness and subsequent childhood asthma, a new study led by researchers at…
Sexpert Q/A: How can I learn to cope with an unsatisfying sex life?
Men's Health 09 Jun 2015

Sexpert Q/A: How can I learn to cope with an unsatisfying sex life?

Our sexpert, Desiree Spierings, explains how to deal with mismatched libidos in relationships.
Important Role of Insulin in Making Breast Milk
Children's health 07 Jun 2015

Important Role of Insulin in Making Breast Milk

A new study by scientists at Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center and the University of California Davis adds to their previous research implicating insulin’s role…