Videos
29 Oct 2010
Bloating
Bloating (bloated stomach) is caused by stomach gases and may be associated with eating, medicine or menstrual periods. It rarely requires treatment.
Videos
29 Oct 2010
Cold Sores
Cold sores are blisters on the lips causes by the Herpes virus. They are annoying but not harmful, and can be treated.
Videos
29 Oct 2010
Low Blood Pressure (Hypotension)
Hypotension or low blood pressure is less common than hypertension or high blood pressure. It cuases symptoms like dizziness and lightheadedness.
Videos
29 Oct 2010
Lower back pain: Dr Joe Kosterich
Lower back pain is the most common type of back pain or backache. Simple pain relief or treatment includes a back rub and pain killers.
Cancer
29 Oct 2010
Anal Bleeding
Anal bleeding may be caused by haemorrhoids or anal fissures ,or serious diseases like bowel cancer. Serious anal bleeding requires medical investigation.
Cancer
26 Oct 2010
Cognitive-Behavioural Therapy (CBT) for Quitting Smoking
Cognitive-behavioural therapy (CBT) is a promising psychological intervention for people who want to quit smoking because changing and restructuring thought processes, combined with new learning…
Cancer
19 Oct 2010
Smoking Statistics
Smoking statistics for Australia: How many people die from smoking every year? Who smokes, and how often do they smoke? How many people try to…
Heart
15 Oct 2010
Nicotine replacement therapy (NRT)
Nicotine replacement therapy (NRT) is a pharmacological intervention for smoking cessation. NRT delivers a dose of nicotine into the bloodstream which replaces the nicotine that…
Videos
12 Oct 2010
Technology
The positive effects of technology on society like improved healthcare need to be weighed against negative impacts of technology, like increased stress.
