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…
Exercise
16 Jul 2010
Exercises To Do and Avoid During Pregnancy
Exercise during pregnancy is well recognised as being both a safe and beneficial practice for mother and foetus with recommendations that pregnant women, considered to…
Children's health
17 Apr 2010
Idiopathic subglottic stenosis (ISS; idiopathic laryngotracheal stenosis; ILTS; idiopathic tracheal stenosis)
Idiopathic subglottic stenosis (ISS) is narrowing of the upper airway from inflammation and scar tissue, due to an unknown cause.
Blood
16 Apr 2010
Chocolate sultana cake
Healthy, easy to make chocolate sultana cake.
Blood
16 Apr 2010
Chocolate date slice recipe
Healthy, easy to make fruit and nut chocolate slice packed with flavour.
Blood
29 Mar 2010
Fruit and Nut Chocolate Slice
Quick and easy chocolate oat slice with raisins and walnuts.
Blood
29 Mar 2010
Dark chocolate brownies
Easy chocolate brownies.
Blood
23 Dec 2009
Ring in the New Year
New Year’s Eve: It was the best of times, it was the worst of times … New Year’s Eve is possibly the biggest party of the year, often leading to the biggest hangover of the year. Do you recognise the words “I’m never drinking again”? We’ve all said them and…
Cancer
14 Dec 2009
New Year’s resolution: Quit smoking
Even though smoking carries serious health risks, a significant proportion of the population continues to smoke. Many smokers attempt to quit at some stage, and…
