Spot skin cancer
Australia has one of the highest rates of skin cancer in the world. It makes up 80% of all newly diagnosed cancers and over 400,000 Australians are treated for skin cancer each year. Clearly preventing skin cancer in the first place is essential. But so is detecting...
Obesity and Epigenetics
Genes and lifestyle are well known causes of being overweight and obesity. But there's a third factor called epigenetics that's not as well known - and it's particularly important during pregnancy and the early years of your child's life. What is epigenetics? Your...
Keep an eye on your macula
You're currently using your macula - the central part of the retina, the light sensitive tissue at the back of your eye – to read this newsletter. It's also essential for driving a car, seeing colours clearly and recognising faces. One in seven people aged 50 or over,...
Pedestrian Safety for Kids
Children should walk as much as possible for health reasons. But at the same time, they need to learn how to be safe around cars - including driveways, car parks and when crossing roads. Pedestrian accidents A recent survey found that 20% of children in...