Children's health
25 Mar 2015
GP Q/A: What causes saliva dribble after sleep or a rest?
Reader Question: Hi Dr Joe, I often experience saliva dribble after sleep/rest, despite eating lightly in the evening and drinking plenty of water and tea. I’ve read on other forums that back-sleeping vs side-sleeping can make a difference however I find that when I fall asleep on my back I…
Gastro
25 Feb 2015
Hepatitis A infections: Interview with an expert
Hepatitis A is a viral illness which is spread through the faecal contamination. This means that you can get it by consuming food or water…
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.
Cancer
21 Feb 2015
Prostate cancer treatment side effects: Three guys find ways to cope and beat cancer
Prostate cancer treatment affects all men differently. Read about three Aussie guys and how they coped with fatigue, reduced libido and other side effects.
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,…
Children's health
20 Feb 2015
Mother’s stress hormone levels may affect foetal growth and long term health of child
The University of Cambridge examined whether levels of the stress hormones known as glucocorticoids can influence the supply of glucose from mother to foetus.
Children's health
16 Feb 2015
Unveiling how the children’s tummy bug, rotavirus, causes infection
Researchers from the University of Melbourne and Griffith University’s Institute for Glycomics have significantly advanced understanding of a virus that kills up to half a…
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…
Infections
13 Feb 2015
Jock itch: Dr Joe Kosterich
Jock itch is a fungal infection of the skin on the groin. It is more likely in people who get hot and sweat a lot.…
