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…
Gastro
21 Jan 2011
Congeners in Alcoholic Beverages
Congeners are biologically active chemicals and are often contained in alcoholic beverages, in addition to ethanol, the key biologically active ingredient of alcohol.
Children's health
20 Jan 2011
Coeliac Disease (Gluten-Sensitive Enteropathy, Coeliac Sprue): Overview
Coeliac disease is a chronic inflammatory disease of the small bowel. In genetically susceptible individuals, ingestion of gluten (a protein found in wheat, barley and…
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.
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.
Cancer
08 Nov 2010
Prostate Cancer Lifestyle
Cancer affects lifestyle in more ways than one, including diet, sex and travel.
Children's health
08 Jul 2010
Caffeine consumption in children and teens
Caffeine is the only psychoactive drug (drug which affects the mind or mood) that is legally available to children and adolescents. While consumption in moderation…
Children's health
06 Jul 2010
What is Caffeine?
Caffeine is a natural substance found in more than 60 plant species including tea leaves, coffee beans, guarana and cocoa seeds. It belongs to a…
General
06 Jul 2010
Caffeine Consumption in Adults
Research shows that most adults can consume up to 400mg of caffeine per day, without negatively affecting their health. In Australia, it is recommended that…
