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…
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…
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…
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.
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
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?
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...
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.
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…