Women's Health

Sexpert Q/A: How to orgasm during sex?
Questions and Answers 02 Apr 2015

Sexpert Q/A: How to orgasm during sex?

Having trouble to orgasm during sex? Our Sexpert Desiree Spierings explains the female orgasm and what the factors are that influence a woman's ability to…
When the spin doesn’t hold water
Children's health 26 Mar 2015

When the spin doesn’t hold water

We often hear recommendations we should drink two litres, sometimes even three litres of water a day. But there’s just one simple rule that all…
GP Q/A: What causes saliva dribble after sleep or a rest?
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…
Do you have an overactive bladder?
Children's health 31 Jan 2015

Do you have an overactive bladder?

An estimated 12% of Australians have a condition called overactive bladder, which can be the cause of much upheaval and distress in a person’s life.
Summer no sweat for Aussies but winter freeze fatal
Children's health 24 Jan 2015

Summer no sweat for Aussies but winter freeze fatal

Australians are more likely to die during unseasonably cold winters than hotter than average summers, QUT research has found
Fertility and eggs: Dr Joe Kosterich
Pregnancy and Lifestyle 17 Dec 2014

Fertility and eggs: Dr Joe Kosterich

Freezing eggs for later fertilisation used to seem futuristic. Now it's fairly common, but how relevant is the technology for the average woman?
Melanoma
Cancer 13 Nov 2014

Melanoma

Skin cancer types including melanoma, squamous cell carcinoma and basal cell carcinoma can be prevented by reducing sun exposure. Find out more...
Urinary tract infections: Dr Joe Kosterich
Men's Health 04 Nov 2014

Urinary tract infections: Dr Joe Kosterich

Urinary tract infections are fairly common and sometimes the jargon can be confusing because they have multiple names.
Induction of labour: Natural methods
Pregnancy and Lifestyle 05 Oct 2014

Induction of labour: Natural methods

How to induce labour naturally? There are a range of popular techniques for women who want to induce labour naturally, although scientific evidence can be…