Diseases

COVID-19 14 Jan 2021

The 8 things you need to know about the COVID-19 vaccine in Australia

There have been many government and media updates on the COVID-19 vaccine recently but here is what you need to know for now. We will continue to keep you updated on significant developments.  When can I get the COVID-19 vaccine? A vaccine is expected to be…

COVID-19 08 Jan 2021

Coronavirus Vaccines in Australia

After months of constant research and effort, various COVID-19 vaccine contenders are now in the third phase of human trials, and some have already been rolled out across different countries. Social segments who are most at risk of the virus, like healthcare workers, are being prioritised when it comes to…

COVID-19 08 Jan 2021

The Top COVID-19 Vaccines Close to Final Approval

The coronavirus has upended life all over the world, and currently there over 90 vaccines that are being developed against it by researchers at universities and companies worldwide. Different technologies are being tested out, some of which have not been tested in a licensed vaccine before this. There are six…

COVID-19 08 Jan 2021

Coronavirus Vaccines & Your Immune System: How Will it All Work?

Ever since novel COVID-19 began infecting the masses, scientists and health professionals have been trying to find a way to combat it. The virus has crossed the toll of 80 million infections globally, but a few vaccines are very close to making the cut and getting final approval from health…

Blood 20 Feb 2020

Iron deficiency anaemia

Iron deficiency anaemia is a blood disorder in which haemoglobin, used for transporting oxygen, declines due to low levels of iron in the blood.

Diseases 04 Oct 2019

The Rise of the Superbugs: The global threat of antimicrobial resistance

What is the problem and how much of a problem is it? The year 1928 set the scene for one of the most significant public health milestones in history – the discovery of penicillin. Described as a wonder drug, the medical world rejoiced at what was…

Diseases 19 Sep 2019

Today’s biggest killer: Non-communicable diseases

What is the problem and how much of a problem is it? As the World Health Organization warns, ‘of all the major health threats to emerge, none has challenged the very foundations of public health so profoundly as the rise of chronic noncommunicable diseases…

Dental Care 28 May 2019

6 ways your teeth can become yellow

Yellow teeth can affect your confidence and willingness to smile in public. Learn how enamel in the teeth thins, and what causes the yellowness in…

Cancer 11 Sep 2012

Breast cancer: Invasive breast carcinoma

Breast cancer originates in the milk ducts or milk-producing tissue of the breasts. Invasive breast carcinoma invades normal healthy tissues.