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Food Packaging and Labels: Guide to Making Healthy Food Choices

Food Packaging and Labels: Guide to Making Healthy Food Choices

Many consumers pick foods depending on the attraction and temptation of the label on the front of the food packaging, but to become educated consumers,…

17 May 2007

Meal Replacement Programs

Meal Replacement Programs

Effective weight loss strategies are needed to help overweight and obese people lose weight and maintain weight loss in the long term. Meal replacements for…

11 May 2007

Role of Homocysteine in Cardiovascular Disease

Role of Homocysteine in Cardiovascular Disease

Cardiovascular disease encompassing diseases involving the heart or blood vessel is currently the leading cause of death in Australian adults. It is primarily caused by…

04 May 2007

Surgery for weight loss

Surgery for weight loss

Several surgical techniques have been used to treat obesity including gastric bypass, gastroplasty, gastric banding and liposuction. Learn about who can have weight loss surgery, its…

01 May 2007

Blood Clotting: Assessment Before Surgery

Blood Clotting: Assessment Before Surgery

Adequate blood clotting is very important if you are about to have a surgical procedure. Modern surgical techniques have resulted in an overall decrease in…

10 Apr 2007

Antibiotics (anti-bacterials)

Antibiotics (anti-bacterials)

Antibiotics are medications that work to kill or inhibit the growth of bacteria and help your body fight the infection. They do not work against…

21 Mar 2007

Dairy foods: The correct dose is three serves a day

Dairy foods: The correct dose is three serves a day

The drink you pour in your glass can make a positive difference to your health, and that of your patients.

13 Mar 2007

Burden of Epilepsy: The Role of Pregnancy Registers

Burden of Epilepsy: The Role of Pregnancy Registers

Epilepsy and antiepileptic drugs have risks in pregnancy. The epilepsy register enables researchers to understand risks and reduce potential harms.

09 Feb 2007

Stomach Banding Surgery Effective For Adolescents

Stomach Banding Surgery Effective For Adolescents

Lap band surgery appears to be an effective procedure to combat obesity in adolescents, according to a new study conducted…

29 Jan 2007