Immunology

Mexican Bean Casserole
Blood 22 Mar 2011

Mexican Bean Casserole

This easy-to-prepare recipe for a low GI Mexican casserole will be a favourite with all spicy food lovers. Contains beans, tomatoes fresh vegetables and cheese.…
Recipe: Silverbeet roulade
Blood 22 Mar 2011

Recipe: Silverbeet roulade

This healthy, low-calorie recipe makes a light but appetising silverbeet roulade, high in protein and vitamins but very low in fat. You'll also get the…
Coughing: Children
Children's health 21 Mar 2011

Coughing: Children

The cough is one of the most common things for human beings to do. Dr Joe Kosterich talks about coughing in children, including common causes of coughing, how much coughing is normal, what to do about children coughing, and when to see your doctor. In any given day,…
Runny Nose
Children's health 21 Mar 2011

Runny Nose

The notion of a child with a runny nose is almost one of those clichéd visions we have of childhood. Dr Joe Kosterich talks about runny noses, including why we have mucus in our noses, what causes runny noses and how to treat them. The nose produces…
Chickpea tuna salad recipe
Blood 18 Mar 2011

Chickpea tuna salad recipe

An easy recipe for a light healthy salad. Perfect for lunch or dinner on a hot day or a side salad to accompany any meal.…
Maple Baked Beans
Blood 18 Mar 2011

Maple Baked Beans

This low fat baked bean recipe is the perfect base for a hearty breakfast. Containing beans and tomatoes this recipe provides protein and vitamins to…
Food Allergies and Sensitivities (Video)
Children's health 12 Jan 2011

Food Allergies and Sensitivities (Video)

Food allergies and insensitivities like peanut allergy, milk allergy and gluten intolerance can cause rash, other allergy symptoms or anaphylaxis.
Imbalanced diet and inadequate exercise may underlie asthma in children
Children's health 28 Sep 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 increased risk of asthma, according to new research, which challenges the widespread assumption that obesity itself is a risk factor for asthma. "Our research showed that early abnormalities in lipid…
Atopic keratoconjunctivitis (AKC)
Diseases 04 Aug 2010

Atopic keratoconjunctivitis (AKC)

Atopic keratoconjunctivitis is an allergy that causes redness and itching in both eyes (red or pink eyes) in people with atopic dermatitis (eczema).