Blood
30 Jan 2011
Labour and Birthing Positions
Options for positioning during labour are many and varied. Women instinctively use a variety of positions and movements to cope with the pain of the…
Children's health
21 Jan 2011
Alcohol hangovers
An alcohol hangover refers to the mental, emotional and physical symptoms which an individual experiences after they have consumed alcohol. A hangover occurs when the…
Chronic Pain
12 Jan 2011
Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) – Video
Irritable bowel syndrome is a gastrointestinal condition that causes diarrhoea, bloating and cramping. It is not inflammatory bowel disease.
Fitness
15 Dec 2010
Quitting Smoking: Managing the Associated Weight Gain
Weight gain can be an unfortunate side effect of quitting smoking. Many people trying to quit smoking use food as a substitute for nicotine, which…
Children's health
01 Dec 2010
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…
Children's health
24 Nov 2010
Cosmetic surgery: An introduction
Cosmetic surgery refers to a surgical procedure undertaken to reshape and change the appearance of a body part. It may change the structure, position, colour…
Children's health
17 Nov 2010
Cosmetic Surgery: Making a Decision
All people considering having cosmetic surgery must weigh up the potential risks and benefits of the surgery as well as their personal circumstances. It is…
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…
