Varicose veins: The risk factors and treatments you need to know

18 October, 2023 . by Claire Burke

Varicose veins are enlarged, blue or dark purple swollen veins that appear just below your skin. Here are the symptoms to look out for and what you can do to…

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Don’t let the bed bugs bite! How to stop an outbreak

11 October, 2023 . by Claire Burke

Paris has recently made world headlines because of an infestation of bed bugs. But should we be concerned about these small insects in Australia?

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‘I thought it was normal’: It’s time to talk about heavy periods

26 September, 2023 . by Claire Burke

Heavy periods are commonly experienced but rarely talked about. Jana Pittman wants women to know treatment is available and they don’t need to suffer in silence.

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7 kids’ health questions you might be too embarrassed to ask

2 September, 2023 . by Claire Burke

From worms to body odour and breast buds, our experts answer some of the health questions parents often feel awkward asking their child’s doctor.

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What can your calcium score tell you about heart health?

16 July, 2023 . by Claire Burke

Heart disease is Australia’s biggest killer, but a calcium score can help determine your risk. Here’s what you’ll want to know.

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How to tell if your bowel movements are normal

12 March, 2023 . by Raymond Suba

Your stools can reveal a lot about your health. Here is what you can learn from your bowel movements, what’s normal and what to watch for.

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