Over time, the perceived severity of influenza has weakened somewhat with many people passing a bad cold off as ‘flu’ without any real understanding of the impact this viral condition can have once it’s contracted. …
Pertussis, or whooping cough, as it’s more commonly known, is an acute infection with potentially devastating consequences.
Adults are just as susceptible to contracting the disease as children, but with their immune systems still developing, babies under six months old are at much greater risk of complications arising from the illness. …
There’s no doubt about it; kids get sick a lot!
From the moment they’re born, parents become experts at knowing when their child is out of sorts, whether they’re vying for attention or if, worst case scenario; they’re extremely unwell.
When allergies in children start to manifest, the difficulty is that their symptoms can fall under one or all of those categories so kids allergies can often be hard to diagnose by mum or dad. …
Are you a keen runner, cyclist, swimmer, gym lover or team sports enthusiast?
Want to find out how to recover faster from sports injuries, using a non-invasive treatment, with no side effects? …
This month’s update is focused on Women’s Health. Read on to find out more about September’s Pap Smear Clinic, a new Emergency Contraception option that is available by prescription and who you can book an appointment with for complex contraception issues.
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Have you been suffering from painful cracked heels this winter? There are a number of self-care strategies you can follow to relieve this painful condition but a podiatrist can help identify the cause of damage to skin in the heel area. Read on for the latest news from our Podiatrists at Robina and Easy T. …
If you’re anaemic or have trouble tolerating iron supplements, you could benefit from an iron infusion. An iron infusion delivers iron directly into the bloodstream through a vein. …
Do you often visit different health care providers? Or do you have a chronic health condition? Maybe you frequently travel interstate?
Perhaps you could benefit from a My Health Record.…
Health-focused smartphone apps can help you better manage health conditions and keep track of records and reminders.
Here’s a selection of 9 health apps you might be interested in looking into: …
In 1993, the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) studied the effects of using LED (light-emitting diodes) of red wavelengths, to increase the metabolism of human cells and slow down the loss of bone and muscle in astronauts. …
