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Sore throats: the low down

Sore throats: the low down

We all suffer from a sore throat every now and again. As we head into the cooler months, we look at the different causes of sore throats, how to treat...

Sore throats: the low down

We all suffer from a sore throat every now and again. As we head into the cooler months, we look at the different causes of sore throats, how to treat...

Keeping healthy in autumn and winter

Keeping healthy in autumn and winter

During the cooler months, we are more likely to suffer from infections and ill health. But don’t let that spoil your enjoyment of more pleasant weather and the break from...

Keeping healthy in autumn and winter

During the cooler months, we are more likely to suffer from infections and ill health. But don’t let that spoil your enjoyment of more pleasant weather and the break from...

Raising awareness of TB on World Tuberculosis Day

Raising awareness of TB on World Tuberculosis Day

World Tuberculosis Day is celebrated on 24 March and is a chance to learn more about this illness. While tuberculosis (TB) is rare in Australia, it’s still important to know...

Raising awareness of TB on World Tuberculosis Day

World Tuberculosis Day is celebrated on 24 March and is a chance to learn more about this illness. While tuberculosis (TB) is rare in Australia, it’s still important to know...

What you need to know about the new COVID-19 booster

What you need to know about the new COVID-19 bo...

While the dark days of the COVID-19 pandemic may seem like a distant memory, the virus hasn’t gone away. And because the SARS-CoV-2 virus that causes the illness is still...

What you need to know about the new COVID-19 bo...

While the dark days of the COVID-19 pandemic may seem like a distant memory, the virus hasn’t gone away. And because the SARS-CoV-2 virus that causes the illness is still...

Top health habits for 2023

Top health habits for 2023

If one of your New Year’s resolutions was to live a healthier life this year, then take a look at our round-up of top health habits for 2023. It will...

Top health habits for 2023

If one of your New Year’s resolutions was to live a healthier life this year, then take a look at our round-up of top health habits for 2023. It will...

Gastro in children - an Australian parent's guide to symptoms, the contagious period and home care

Is gastro contagious, and how long does it last...

Quick answer Yes, gastro (gastroenteritis) is very contagious. Most people are infectious from when symptoms start until about 48 hours after the last bout of vomiting or diarrhoea — though...

Is gastro contagious, and how long does it last...

Quick answer Yes, gastro (gastroenteritis) is very contagious. Most people are infectious from when symptoms start until about 48 hours after the last bout of vomiting or diarrhoea — though...