Heat illnesses can vary, from relatively mild heat exhaustion to the potentially life-threatening condition of heat stroke. Here’s how to tell the difference.
Two antiviral drugs are available in Australia, but one is prescribed more routinely. Here’s what you need to know as we navigate the eighth COVID wave.
Whether it’s another round of squats and lunges, or a longer wall sit, researchers say working those quads could help lower your risk of a knee replacement.
We’ve all heard of antibiotic resistance. The same thing is happening with other causes of infections in humans: fungi, viruses and parasites. This is making thrush and other infections hard to treat.
Millions of high-risk older Australians aren’t getting recommended vaccinations against COVID, the flu, pneumococcal disease and shingles.
There are a number of ways to ‘detox’. But do they work? And are they safe?
With rising cases of infection as we head towards the festive season, testing remains important.
Wearing a mask at the shops, on public transport and in other crowded settings will improve your chances of a COVID-free Christmas.
As the virus continues to mutate, COVID vaccines have been updated. This brings us to the latest announcement about the new ‘monovalent’ vaccines.
In a bizarre case of radio legends clashing with colon procedures, Laws was scheduled to appear on the show to celebrate an amazing 70 years on air – but was so put off by the segment right before his that he literally hung up on the spot.
Up to 20% of Australians admitted in hospital say they have a penicillin allergy. But not everyone who thinks they’re allergic to penicillin actually is.
Sciatica is a pain in the butt – and legs, and even your feet. Here's what causes the nerve-related condition, plus how to get rid of it.
