These days, the word “diet” can conjure any number of concepts in your head, from juice cleanses and milkshake supplements to any other number of trendy get trim quick schemes that...
Understanding how vaccines work first means understanding how your body naturally defends itself against illness. You see, there are germs with bacteria and viruses all around us. Some are relatively harmless,...
Summer is closing in on us fast and with summer comes a variety of fun things; days by the water, road trips, holidays, Christmas … but that buzzing on the horizon isn’t...
Many of us struggle to deal with change — and ironically enough, change is the only constant in life. The human brain finds comfort in order and patterns. From an evolutionary perspective,...
The human immune system is an important bodily function that consists of a complex network of cells and proteins that work together to defend the body from any infection. The immune system...
With roughly half of the global population laying claim to a uterus, it seems strange that women are still struggling to find the best solution to deal with cramps and discomfort associated...
We rely on general practitioners to provide basic treatment and care for a wide variety of illnesses and conditions. From advice on tackling the common cold, to referring patients for specialist care,...
The ACT Legislative Assembly has passed a private member’s bill to allow Australian residents over the age of 18 to possess and grow cannabis– the first state or territory to do so.
As more and more people become conscious of how a meat-based diet effects our delicate ecosystem, thousands are making the switch to a vegetarian lifestyle. Whether you make the transition by slowly...
As a race, human beings have been tending to their wounds since documented history began. Moving on from spiritual rituals and incantations, some of the most basic principles of practical wound care...