Don’t believe all the social media hype around cortisol
Social media is currently filled with a lot talk, tips and tricks around combatting high cortisol levels, but how much merit is in this latest health and wellness trend and…
Australia helping lead the charge to eliminate cervical cancer
Cervical cancer is the fourth most common cancer in women globally. In Australia, around 800 women are diagnosed annually.The World Health Organization has put a strategy in place to help…
Hay fever – it’s nothing to sneeze at!
Springtime not only brings out the sun and beautiful blooms, but allergies too!Hay fever is the most common allergic disorder in Australia, affecting one in five people. Pollen from trees,…
Women’s Heart Health
While cardiovascular disease (CVD) has traditionally been a focus for men’s health, there is growing recognition of heart health as a serious health issue for women - it may just…
Rabies cases on the rise in Bali
While Bali is known as a favourite travel destination for Western Australians, it’s also becoming increasingly known as a rabies hotspot, with more than 39,000 bite incidents recorded in 2024…
Kidney disease – a silent killer
In light of the recent Kidney Action Week (1-7 July), this month’s blog takes a look at kidney disease.Known as a silent killer, there are often no symptoms of the…
Use your head when it comes to concussion
Concussion is a mild traumatic brain injury that occurs when the brain is shaken or jolted inside the skull.It is estimated that more than 180,000 concussions are experienced in Australia…
Hypertension
Hypertension, or high blood pressure, is the number one risk factor for death globally and affects more than 1 billion people. In Australia, around one in four adults live with…
Measles on the rise in WA
While measles has effectively been eradicated in Australia since 2014, thanks to the introduction of the vaccine to the childhood immunisation schedule in the mid-70s, there’s been a resurgence of…
New RSV Vaccine for Pregnancy
Following last year’s introduction of new Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) vaccines for older adults and young children, the Australian Government last month introduced a new, free RSV immunisation program for…