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Oral thrush (monoliasis, oral candidiasis, OC)
Oral thrush (candidiasis) is a yeast infection that occurs in the mouth. It is caused by the fungus Candida albicans. Anti-fungals are used in treatment.
27 Jan 2011
Vitamin D Deficiency
In Australia, about 50% of the population are deficient in vitamin D. Dr Joe Kosterich talks about vitamin D, including…
12 Jan 2011
Social Networking Site Use in Teenagers
In recent years, there has been an explosion in the number of online social networking sites and traffic to these sites. Despite the large number…
01 Dec 2010
Counterfeit drugs
Counterfeit drugs are fake medicines, or medicines which have been manufactured or packaged fraudulently.
08 Nov 2010
Imbalanced diet and inadequate exercise may underlie asthma in children
Even children of a healthy weight who have an imbalanced metabolism due to poor diet or exercise may be at…
28 Sep 2010
Television and Childhood
In an increasingly screen-based society, the potential harmful effects of television on lifestyle and behaviour in infants and children of all ages need to be carefully…
28 Sep 2010
Hot flushes in menopause (hot flashes; night sweats)
Hot flushes (also known as hot flashes or night sweats if they occur at night) are the vasomotor symptom of menopause. They are the number…
25 Aug 2010
Benefits and Risks of Exercise During Pregnancy
All women who exercise while pregnant should seek advice from their doctor to ensure they are not over doing it or engaging in specific activities…
11 Jul 2010
Caffeine consumption in children and teens
Caffeine is the only psychoactive drug (drug which affects the mind or mood) that is legally available to children and adolescents. While consumption in moderation…
08 Jul 2010
