Children's Health
24 Mar 2018
Combating childhood obesity by preventing “fatty liver” in fetus
New research published in The Journal of Physiology indicates that an obese pregnant mother and exposure to a high fat, high sugar diet during pregnancy…
Women's Health
08 Mar 2018
Breast cancer | Health prevention series
The burden of breast cancer in Australia Breast cancer is a big concern in Australia. It is the most common cancer (excluding skin cancer) and the second deadliest cancer (after lung cancer) in Australian women.1 In 2018 alone there were an estimated 18,235 new cases of breast cancer (of which…
Diabetes
08 Feb 2018
Type 2 diabetes | Health prevention series
What is type 2 diabetes? Type 2 diabetes (T2DM) is a disease where the body progressively becomes resistant to insulin and/or gradually loses the capacity to produce sufficient insulin. T2DM is a condition that can develop over a long period of time, often years. It is associated with lifestyle factors…
Cold & Flu
01 Feb 2018
Immunisation for seniors: What you need to know
What is immunisation? Immunisation is a safe and effective way of protecting people against dangerous (and sometimes deadly) infections before they are exposed to them. By making your body’s natural defences stronger, immunisation helps you to quickly fight against certain bacteria and viruses. Immunisation not only protects you, but also…
Men's Health
21 Jan 2018
Osteoporosis prevention: What you need to know
What is osteoporosis? Osteoporosis is characterised by low bone mass (sometimes referred to as low bone mineral density) and destruction of the bone tissue at a microscopic level (micro-architectural deterioration), which subsequently leads to bone fragility and an increased risk of bone fractures.1 An enlarged comparison of a normal bone…
Medicine & Tests
12 Dec 2017
Chest CT Scans
Last updated: 12 December 2017
Diabetes
12 Dec 2017
Diabetes Doctors: What Does a Diabetologist Do?
Last updated: 12 December 2017
Lungs
12 Dec 2017
FEV1 Lung Function Test
Last updated: 12 December 2017
Healthcare
12 Dec 2017
Plastic Surgeon Training & Qualifications in Australia
Last updated: 12 December 2017
