Gases from garlic may be good for your body

Posted Date: 2018-06-18

"Garlic can slash the risk of cancer, heart disease and type 2 diabetes," is the premature claim made in the Mail Online...

Smoke exposure due to seasonal planned burns may affect health

Posted Date: 2018-06-11

Smoke from planned burns is impacting populated areas of Victoria and affecting air quality. Smoke from private stubble burns and wood heaters may also contribute to reduced air quality...

 

Concerns about Lead in drinking water

Posted Date: 2018-06-04

the City of Greater Geelong tested a random sample of its public drinking fountains following an alert from Barwon Water regarding the level of lead in water from two fountains in the municipality....

Broccoli and sprouts linked to healthier arteries for older women

Posted Date: 2018-05-28

Australian researchers investigated the potential benefits of a vegetable diet in general, as well as specific types of vegetables, on artery health...

Midfulness training may help you lose weight

Posted Date: 2018-05-21

If you manage to lose weight but struggle to keep it off, you may want to consider taking up mindfulness meditation...

5 ways to reduce your risk of heart disease

Posted Date: 2018-05-14

Heart disease kills one Australian every 27 minutes, and 9 in 10 people have at least one risk factor for heart disease. But there are things you can do to reduce your risk and keep your heart healthy...

The chemicals in your home may affect your chance of having a baby

Posted Date: 2018-05-07

Studies show that a particular group of chemicals called endocrine disrupting chemicals (EDCs) can affect sperm and egg quality and, therefore, a person’s chance of having a baby...

Read Before Using Unregulated Traditional Medicines!

Posted Date: 2018-04-30

Unregulated complementary medicines such as some traditional folk medicines, may not be manufactured to the same quality as regulated medicines and can, therefore, cause adverse health effects including toxicity and drug interactions...

Be Alert! Increased incidence of Buruli ulcer in Victoria.

Posted Date: 2018-04-23

Buruli ulcer, caused by Mycobacterium ulcerans, is a growing concern in Victoria, with a steady increase in notifications since 2015, in people who have travelled to or live in endemic areas...

Get Your Free Flu Vaccination Now! For first 50 Patients Only.

Posted Date: 2018-04-07

Most people don't know that, If you got a flu shot this year, next year you’ll need it again.