Asthma. Are you prepared for winter?
As winter sets in, it is a good time to see your GP to review your asthma management. Most asthma attacks are triggered by the common cold and other respiratory viruses which are most prevalent at this time of year. Good control of your asthma reduces the impact of...
Good news for prostates
BPH (benign prostatic hyperplasia) is a non-cancerous enlargement of the prostate gland which affects nearly all men as they age. The good news is that new drugs have dramatically reduced the need for surgery. The prostate sits just under the bladder and surrounds the...
Pertussis. Protect your baby
A recent pertussis (whooping cough) epidemic in which a newborn baby died in Melbourne in February 2011 has prompted calls for more widespread vaccination. Pertussis usually starts with a cold. The cough gradually worsens and severe coughing bouts may develop and are...
Calcium. The missing nutrient
The latest Australian National Children’s Nutrition Survey found that many children are not getting enough calcium in their diets. In fact, of all the nutrients, school-aged children were least likely to meet their daily calcium needs. Calcium is essential for strong...