Baby teeth. What you need to know
The first tooth usually ‘erupts’ between 6–10 months and most children have a full set of 20 ‘baby’ (deciduous) teeth by 3 years. While teething is often uncomfortable, there is still controversy about what effect it has. Teething is commonly thought to cause:...
Treat your osteoarthritis without drugs
Osteoarthritis (OA) is the most common type of joint disease in Australia, mainly affecting people over 45 years of age. OA causes pain and stiffness, especially after resting or not moving the joint for a while. The most common joints affected are the hips, knees,...
Women who smoke at greater risk
Smoking is a greater health risk to women than to men. Female smokers have an overall 35% higher risk of stroke, heart attack and cancers compared to men who smoke. Smoking women are also at risk of additional diseases that do not apply to men. Smoking doubles the...
Could you have glaucoma?
World Glaucoma Week in March every year is a reminder to get your eyes checked for this hidden disease. Glaucoma Australia says 300,000 Australians have some form of glaucoma and half are undiagnosed. Symptoms do not usually occur until serious damage is done....