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Congeners in Alcoholic Beverages
Congeners are biologically active chemicals and are often contained in alcoholic beverages, in addition to ethanol, the key biologically active ingredient of alcohol.
21 Jan 2011
Exercise-Associated Muscle Cramps (EAMC)
Muscle cramps are painful, sometimes disabling, involuntary contractions of a muscle or a group of muscles, caused by ectopic discharges from nerves and nerve terminals.
23 Nov 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.
29 Oct 2010
Gaming and Childhood Development
In recent years, there has been an explosion in the number of games, both console games and online games. The effects of these gaming activities…
17 Oct 2010
Dr Joe: Bed Wetting
Bedwetting or nocturnal enuresis is a common condition of children urinating while sleeping. Bedwetting alarms and other treatments can be used.
12 Oct 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
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
What is Caffeine?
Caffeine is a natural substance found in more than 60 plant species including tea leaves, coffee beans, guarana and cocoa seeds. It belongs to a…
06 Jul 2010
Caffeine Consumption in Adults
Research shows that most adults can consume up to 400mg of caffeine per day, without negatively affecting their health. In Australia, it is recommended that…
06 Jul 2010
