Infections
07 Jul 2009
Thrush
Thrush is a fairly common and harmless fungal infection. Dr Joe Kosterich talks about the effects of thrush, and possible treatments and diets to control thrush. Thrush is one of these conditions that’s fairly common; it’s not particularly harmful and…
Hormones
07 Jul 2009
Sex
Sex is common but often causes anxiety or stress related to body image and pregnancy. Dr Joe talks about how to have a good sex…
Children's health
01 Jul 2009
Circumcision: Pros and Cons
Circumcision is a surgical procedure to remove the foreskin from the penis. Circumcised menexperience health risks and benefits vs uncircumcised men.
Children's health
05 May 2009
Flu Prevention
Preventing influenza this flu season involves an influenza vaccine (flu shot) and staying healthy by sleeping well and eating a healthy diet.
Children's health
05 May 2009
Flu Treatment
There is no treatment for influenza infection. Flu symptoms like headache, fever and sore throat can be relieved with cold and flu medicines and bed…
Diseases
02 May 2009
Swine influenza (swine flu; H1N1 influenza A)
Swine flu, medically named H1N1 influenza A, was first detected in humans in April 2009. The virus infects the respiratory system and can be fatal.
Blood
29 Apr 2009
Scars
A scar (also known as a cicatrix) is fibrous tissue that is visible following healing of a wound. The formation of scars is a normal…
Blood
14 Mar 2009
Failed back surgery syndrome (FBSS)
Failed back surgery syndrome (FBSS) is characterised by continuing back and/or leg pain after lower spinal surgery. It occurs after 5-40% of surgeries.
Hormones
01 Dec 2008
Morning After Pill (Emergency Contraception)
Emergency contraception refers to any method of preventing pregnancy, including the morning after pill, following unprotected sexual intercourse or contraceptive failure. Emergency contraceptives provide a safe and effective…
