March, 2016

• 27 March

  How close are we to an early detection test for ovarian cancer?

  

  Around there world, scientists are working hard towards a common goal – to improve the outcomes for women diagnosed with ovarian cancer. So how close are they to an early detection test or more successful treatments? Associate professor Martin Oehler, director of gynaecological oncology at the Royal Adelaide Hospital, and ...

  Read More »
• 27 March

  “I went from healthy to stage 2 cancer in one week, but I survived”

  

  Looking back, Kate Locking says she knew something was wrong. In August 2007, the 23-year-old Sydney-based events coordinator was visiting her then-boyfriend Daniel in Newcastle when her instincts kicked in. The usually vivacious and energetic Kate felt tired and sore around her abdomen. Over the weekend, she became bloated and ...

  Read More »
• 27 March

  Flu outbreak: know the risks

  

  It won’t just be colds causing concern this winter. Doctors are bracing themselves for a potential serious flu outbreak, and with up to 2500influenza-related deaths a year in Australia – higher than the death toll from our roads – the risks aren’t to be sniffed at. Experts predict three strains ...

  Read More »
• 27 March

  Can vitamin infusions really improve your health?

  

  Can an intravenous (IV) vitamin infusion help the body heal from chronic illness? A growing body of research suggests the answer may be “yes” and while critics in the medical profession remain sceptical, it’s starting to garner mainstream attention as a promising treatment for myriad ailments. Celebrities such as Madonna ...

  Read More »
• 27 March

  6 ways to save time and stay sane

  

  1. Do a Facebook fast Remember Karen from your under-14 netball team? Karen who loves “sleeping in on Sundays”. If your Facebook feed is populated by people who you’re never likely to see again or who feel the need to share their every action, thought, emotion and Farmville acquisition, the ...

  Read More »
• 26 March

  Why chronic inflammation is one of our biggest health threats

  

  Here’s the profile of the average sufferer of chronic inflammation: has a diet high in sugar and processed foods, isn’t sleeping well, experiences prolonged stress, doesn’t get enough exercise and is carrying too much belly fat. Sound like anyone you know? Chances are that even if you don’t fit this profile, ...

  Read More »
• 26 March

  Take advantage of current health insurance offers

  

  Aussies who have turned 31 are on a short timeframe to get private health insurance hospital cover in place by 1st July – or be slugged with a 2 per cent lifetime health cover loading. The loading increases by a further 2 per cent for every additional year of your ...

  Read More »
• 26 March

  The healthy food star rating system is back

  

  You can expect to see stars on your food packaging from now, as the healthy food star rating system just got a new wave of support from government and major industry players. Today, state and federal ministers voted to reinstate the healthy food star rating system website (it was pulled ...

  Read More »
• 26 March

  Meet the heroes of your immune system

  

  We talk about immunity as if it’s an army inside our body that’s ready to do battle with any infection that dares to cross its path. We try to eat the right foods to boost its numbers and are more prone to invasion when its numbers are low. While that’s ...

  Read More »
• 26 March

  Why you need to go barefoot for better health

  

  The concept sounds too good to be true: Enjoy better health just by walking barefoot on the earth. It may seem a bit hippy-dippy, but research links this practice, known as “earthing”, to everything from reduced levels of inflammation and pain to improved sleep. Perhaps it’s a little odd to ...

  Read More »