Gastro

Diet & Foods 21 Jun 2023

Understanding Gut Health: Your Guide to Digestive Conditions

Digestive conditions are prevalent and can significantly impact a person’s quality of life. This article will explore ten common digestive conditions, discussing their causes, symptoms, and available treatment options. By understanding these ailments, individuals can take steps to improve their digestive health and overall well-being. Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease…

Children's health 25 Sep 2022

Have a Kid with Sudden Diarrhoea? Your Guide to Symptoms, Causes and Treatments

What is diarrhoea? Diarrhoea is when stools (bowel movements) are loose and watery. It may cause your child to use the bathroom more frequently. Although it is a common problem, it can get worse if it lasts for more than two days, and your child may need to…

Cancer 28 Oct 2018

National cancer screening programs reduce the risk of death from breast, cervical and bowel cancer

People with breast, cervical and bowel cancers detected through national cancer screening programs have better cancer survival outcomes.

Children's health 12 Sep 2017

Q&A: What does a urologist actually do?

Urologists are specialists who treat people for problems and diseases of the urinary tract and male reproductive system. They treat men, women and children.

Children's health 15 Apr 2017

‘Medicinal food’ diet counters onset of type 1 diabetes

A study has found that a diet yielding high amounts of short-chain fatty acids benefits the immune system and protected against juvenile or type 1…

Children's health 02 Feb 2017

What we want you to know about life with a feeding tube

There are many reasons why children or adults may require feeding tubes. Bella had a feeding tube inserted in her stomach at the age of…

Gastro 05 Sep 2015

Tim’s experience managing eosinophilic oesophagitis

Eosinophils cause inflammation of the oesophagus. Tim talks about having eosinophilic oesophagitis and getting food stuck in throat.

Gastro 25 Feb 2015

Hepatitis A infections: Interview with an expert

Hepatitis A is a viral illness which is spread through the faecal contamination. This means that you can get it by consuming food or water…

Gastro 22 Jul 2014

Parasite study may improve global health

The potential for new treatments for inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), rheumatoid arthritis, multiple sclerosis, diabetes and autism has improved after scientists successfully mapped the genes…