Family's Health

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…

Family's Health 10 Jun 2020

Improving men’s health: What check-ups are needed?

It’s important that men across Australia access health services to prevent problems and manage health issues as they can be notorious for neglecting their physical & mental health.

Children's health 29 Apr 2020

Get your 2020 flu shot early

Jump to When is it ideal to get the flu vaccine? Why get the flu vaccine? Who should get the flu vaccine? Where can I get a flu vaccine? The vaccine…

Family's Health 03 Mar 2020

What you need to know about the novel coronavirus (COVID-19)

If you are having trouble breathing, call 000 immediately. Tell the person on the phone if you have recently been to Mainland China, Italy, Iran, South Korea or if you have been in contact with a known case of coronavirus. If the following Symptom Checker…

Dental Care 16 Dec 2019

Make the Most of Your Extras Cover

If you have extras health insurance, you probably have limited time left to use your annual benefits before you lose them. For most health insurance funds, extras benefits are reset on 1 January. This means that your extras cover will expire and any unused cover will…

Dental Care 08 Oct 2019

Your Ultimate No-Nonsense Guide to Affordable Dental Care in Sydney

Over time, people have realised that going to the dentist saves us a lot of future pain, time and money. The only problem is, most people think dental care is expensive in Australia! The truth is, there are dental clinics that offer affordable services…

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…