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Allergies can effect people all year round, but springtime is when they're most likely to occur. Dr Joe Kosterich talks about springtime allergies, including what causes them, why you get them in spring, and what to do to help prevent or treat them.

Allergies
Allergies can effect people all year round, but springtime is when they're most likely to occur. Dr Joe Kosterich talks about springtime allergies, including what causes them, why you get them in s...

Tiredness is one of the most common reasons to go see a doctor, and one of the more common reasons for people being tired is that they might be anaemic. Dr Joe Kosterich talks about anaemia, including what it is, different types of anaemia, what causes it, how to test for it and how to treat it.

Anaemia
Tiredness is one of the most common reasons to go see a doctor, and one of the more common reasons for people being tired is that they might be anaemic. Dr Joe Kosterich talks about anaemia, includ...

Most people don't like the sight of blood – particularly their own blood, and even less so if it's coming from the rear end. Dr Joe Kosterich talks about bleeding from the anus, including what it means and what causes it, when it becomes a problem that needs a doctor's help, and simple ways to treat it.  

Anal Bleeding
Most people don't like the sight of blood – particularly their own blood, and even less so if it's coming from the rear end. Dr Joe Kosterich talks about bleeding from the anus, including wha...

Dr Nicholas Wickham explains the importance of blood and blood products. He talks about the advantages of artificial blood substitutes and the current substitutes available. 

Artificial Blood Substitutes
Dr Nicholas Wickham explains the importance of blood and blood products. He talks about the advantages of artificial blood substitutes and the current substitutes available. 

Pain in the lower back is one of the most common things that people experience. Indeed, it's likely that through the course of one's life, almost everybody will experience it at some stage. Dr Joe Kosterich talks about common causes of back pain, simple treatments, warning signs and when to see your doctor.

Back Pain
Pain in the lower back is one of the most common things that people experience. Indeed, it's likely that through the course of one's life, almost everybody will experience it at some stage. Dr Joe ...

Bed wetting is very common, but people don't tend to talk about it. Dr Joe Kosterich talks about bed wetting, including age and changes in urinary patterns, when to start getting children to be dry at night, how to help stop bed wetting, and when to see a doctor.

Bed Wetting
Bed wetting is very common, but people don't tend to talk about it. Dr Joe Kosterich talks about bed wetting, including age and changes in urinary patterns, when to start getting children to be dry...

Dr Celi Varol provides an overview of benign prostatic hyperplasia and outlines the treatment options available for the condition. 

Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia
Dr Celi Varol provides an overview of benign prostatic hyperplasia and outlines the treatment options available for the condition. 

Have you ever had the feeling of being bloated? Dr Joe Kosterich talks about the causes and treatments of bloating, one of the most common symptoms that people have.  

Bloating
Have you ever had the feeling of being bloated? Dr Joe Kosterich talks about the causes and treatments of bloating, one of the most common symptoms that people have.  

The ability of the blood to form clots is very useful; however, it becomes a problem if the blood forms a clot where we don't want it to. Dr Joe Kosterich talks about blood clots and blood thinning agents, including different types of blood clotting disorders, why people are given blood thinning agents, what they are, how they work, how they are used, and blood tests. More information  For more information on coagulation, including information on anticoagulants, blood coagulation tests and test devices, see Blood Clotting and Monitoring.

Blood Clotting and Blood Thinning Agents
The ability of the blood to form clots is very useful; however, it becomes a problem if the blood forms a clot where we don't want it to. Dr Joe Kosterich talks about blood clots and blood thinning...

There are many gifts that we can give each other in this world. Possibly the most valuable one is the gift of life. We hear a lot about blood donation and at times the Red Cross will call for donors, but what do we really achieve or what happens when we give blood? Dr Joe Kosterich tals about blood donating, including what happens, why it's needed and who might need it.

Blood Donation
There are many gifts that we can give each other in this world. Possibly the most valuable one is the gift of life. We hear a lot about blood donation and at times the Red Cross will call for donor...

Bowel cancer is the most common internal cancer in Australia, and the second-most common cause of cancer death. Professor Finlay Macrae talks about the National Bowel Cancer Screening Program. 

Bowel Cancer Screening
Bowel cancer is the most common internal cancer in Australia, and the second-most common cause of cancer death. Professor Finlay Macrae talks about the National Bowel Cancer Screening Program. 

If you're eating every day, then your bowels should be moving every day. Dr Joe Kosterich talks about general bowel health, including what a healthy bowel action is, how often it happens, how to help your bowels function effectively, and when to see your doctor.

Bowel Health: Adults
If you're eating every day, then your bowels should be moving every day. Dr Joe Kosterich talks about general bowel health, including what a healthy bowel action is, how often it happens, how to he...

All parents know there is nothing quite like the first nappy change. Dr Joe Kosterich talks about what kind of bowel movements to expect from babies, differences in breastfed and formula-fed baby bowel movements, bowel movements and tummy pains in children, and when to take your child to the doctor.

Bowel Health: Babies and Children
All parents know there is nothing quite like the first nappy change. Dr Joe Kosterich talks about what kind of bowel movements to expect from babies, differences in breastfed and formula-fed baby b...

When we talk about breast health, we really mean all the things you can do to keep your breasts healthy – which is a little bit more than just avoiding disease or illness. Dr Joe Kosterich talks about breast health, including properly-fitting bras, skin protection, diet and breast checks.

Breast Health
When we talk about breast health, we really mean all the things you can do to keep your breasts healthy – which is a little bit more than just avoiding disease or illness. Dr Joe Kosterich ta...

It is often said that nature works in mysterious ways, but sometimes it's really not that mysterious at all. Dr Joe Kosterich talks about breastfeeding and breastmilk, including its benefits for infants, how long to breastfeed for, why it's good to breastfeed, expressing milk, storing breastmilk, problems with breastfeeding, and tips for breastfeeding.

Breastfeeding
It is often said that nature works in mysterious ways, but sometimes it's really not that mysterious at all. Dr Joe Kosterich talks about breastfeeding and breastmilk, including its benefits for in...

Dr Tony Michele discusses the role of cancer screening and provides an overview of treatment options for cancer. 

Cancer Treatment Options
Dr Tony Michele discusses the role of cancer screening and provides an overview of treatment options for cancer. 

The risk of developing cancer can be decreased through several easily changed factors. Professor Ian Olver talks about strategies for preventing cancer, including lifestyle changes such as stopping smoking, eating a healthy diet, and engaging in physical activity.

Cancer: Prevention Strategies
The risk of developing cancer can be decreased through several easily changed factors. Professor Ian Olver talks about strategies for preventing cancer, including lifestyle changes such as sto...

Dr Andrew Maiorana talks about exercising when you have heart disease. 

Cardiac Exercise with Heart Disease
Dr Andrew Maiorana talks about exercising when you have heart disease. 

Cardiovascular disease often refers to angina, heart attack and stroke. Clinical Associate Professor David Sullivan explains the significance of family history and cholesterol in cardiovascular disease, the importance of promoting awareness about the inherited risk of CVD, and the concept of familial cascade screening.

Cardiovascular Disease Prevention
Cardiovascular disease often refers to angina, heart attack and stroke. Clinical Associate Professor David Sullivan explains the significance of family history and cholesterol in cardiovascula...

There are a number of viruses that seem to mainly affect children more than adults. Dr Joe Kosterich talks about chicken pox, how it affects a child, what it looks like, how long it lasts, complications, and what you can do about chicken pox.

Chickenpox
There are a number of viruses that seem to mainly affect children more than adults. Dr Joe Kosterich talks about chicken pox, how it affects a child, what it looks like, how long it lasts, complica...

Over the course of the 20th century, modern medicine made some reasonably big strides, and immunisation is one of those biggest strides. Dr Joe Kosterich talks about vaccinations, including why we take them, when and which ones we take, common reactions to vaccinations, and what to do if we're sick at the scheduled time.

Childhood vaccination
Over the course of the 20th century, modern medicine made some reasonably big strides, and immunisation is one of those biggest strides. Dr Joe Kosterich talks about vaccinations, including why we ...

The most common sexually transmitted infection in Australia is chlamydia. On the plus side, chlamydia is also the easiest of the sexually transmitted infections to treat. But on the minus side, often people don't know that they have it. Dr Joe Kosterich talks about chlamydia, including how common it is, how you know you've got it, and what to do about it.

Chlamydia
The most common sexually transmitted infection in Australia is chlamydia. On the plus side, chlamydia is also the easiest of the sexually transmitted infections to treat. But on the minus side, oft...

Hepatitis C is a virus that affects the liver. 85% of people who become infected with hepatitis C develop chronic hepatitis C. Dr Ekladious talks about those people with a high risk of contracting hepatitis C, the effects and the treatment available.

Chronic Hepatitis C
Hepatitis C is a virus that affects the liver. 85% of people who become infected with hepatitis C develop chronic hepatitis C. Dr Ekladious talks about those people with a high risk of contracting ...

Professor Iven Young explains the causes and outlines the treatment of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
Professor Iven Young explains the causes and outlines the treatment of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).

Opinions on the benefits of circumcision have vacillated over the last fifty years. Circumcision involves removing the foreskin from the penis and is not a major surgical procedure. Dr Joe Kosterich talks about the pros and cons of circumcision, and reasons to have a circumcision.

Circumcision
Opinions on the benefits of circumcision have vacillated over the last fifty years. Circumcision involves removing the foreskin from the penis and is not a major surgical procedure. Dr Joe Kos...

Dr Tim Price discusses the benefits of clinical trials for patients and for cancer research.

Clinical Trials
Dr Tim Price discusses the benefits of clinical trials for patients and for cancer research.

Until fairly recently the term

Coeliac Disease
Until fairly recently the term "gluten free" really only meant something to a relatively small group of people, but times have changed.

Cold sores are very commonly experienced, and though a nuisance, they are not serious or harmful. Dr Joe Kosterich talks about cold sores, including causes, appearance, duration, frequency and what to do about them.

Cold Sores
Cold sores are very commonly experienced, and though a nuisance, they are not serious or harmful. Dr Joe Kosterich talks about cold sores, including causes, appearance, duration, frequency and what...

Contraception is a topic that can fire people's passions. Dr Joe talks about the ways in which we can prevent pregnancy, including measures for both males and females and barrier and hormonal contraceptive methods.

Contraception
Contraception is a topic that can fire people's passions. Dr Joe talks about the ways in which we can prevent pregnancy, including measures for both males and females and barrier and hormonal contr...

The morning after pill has come into use for people who have forgotten to use contraception or for instances where, for example, the condom broke. Dr Joe Kosterich talks about the morning after pill, including what it does, how it works, when to take it, where to get it, what side effects there are, and how effective it is.  

Contraception: Morning After Pill
The morning after pill has come into use for people who have forgotten to use contraception or for instances where, for example, the condom broke. Dr Joe Kosterich talks about the morning after pil...

Dr John Beltrame talks about the coronary slow flow phenomenon, and the angina associated with it.

Coronary Slow Flow
Dr John Beltrame talks about the coronary slow flow phenomenon, and the angina associated with it.

The cough is one of the most common things for human beings to do. Dr Joe Kosterich talks about coughing in children, including common causes of coughing, how much coughing is normal, what to do about children coughing, and when to see your doctor.

Coughing: Children
The cough is one of the most common things for human beings to do. Dr Joe Kosterich talks about coughing in children, including common causes of coughing, how much coughing is normal, what to ...

Dr Andrew Day talks about the symptoms, testing and treatment of Crohn's disease and colitis in children. More information  For more information on inflammatory bowel disease, including how the digestive system works, types of IBD and useful videos, see Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD).

Crohn's and Colitis
Dr Andrew Day talks about the symptoms, testing and treatment of Crohn's disease and colitis in children. More information  For more information on inflammatory bowel dise...

Crohn’s Disease comes under that banner of conditions called Inflammatory Bowel Disease.

Crohns Disease
Crohn’s Disease comes under that banner of conditions called Inflammatory Bowel Disease.

An epidemic of dementia is occurring in Australia and around the world. Professor Craig Anderson explores the socioeconomic impact of dementia, and the link between vascular risk factors and dementia.

Dementia Prevention
An epidemic of dementia is occurring in Australia and around the world. Professor Craig Anderson explores the socioeconomic impact of dementia, and the link between vascular risk factors and dementia.

Depression is not just about having a bad day. Dr Joe Kosterich gives a brief summary about depression, including symptoms, types of depression, and how to treat depression.

Depression: Introduction
Depression is not just about having a bad day. Dr Joe Kosterich gives a brief summary about depression, including symptoms, types of depression, and how to treat depression.

It's a topic that exists under the radar. The most important thing to do is to first acknowledge that there may be a problem, and more and more males are starting to talk about depression. Dr Joe Kosterich discusses some of the signs of depression, particularly ones seen more in males than in females, and what can be done to treat depression.

Depression: Male
It's a topic that exists under the radar. The most important thing to do is to first acknowledge that there may be a problem, and more and more males are starting to talk about depression.&nbs...

The birth of a baby can be a joyous occasion. However, some women will feel quite down after giving birth. Dr Joe Kosterich talks about postpartum depression, its symptoms and what sets it apart from 'baby blues', risk factors, and things you can do to treat baby blues or postpartum depression.

Depression: Postpartum
The birth of a baby can be a joyous occasion. However, some women will feel quite down after giving birth. Dr Joe Kosterich talks about postpartum depression, its symptoms and what sets it apa...

Diarrhoea is very common, though it's not everyone's favourite topic. Dr Joe Kosterich talks about diarrhoea, including how common it is, what it is, how often people experience it, what causes it, how to treat it, and when to see your doctor.

Diarrhoea
Diarrhoea is very common, though it's not everyone's favourite topic. Dr Joe Kosterich talks about diarrhoea, including how common it is, what it is, how often people experience it, what causes it,...

Over the last few years we have seen a large number of natural disasters. Dr Joe Kosterich talks about the effect of disaster events and trauma for people at the epicentre of a disaster and for people watching on their television, including counselling for those who need it, and how people can offer help, support and empathy.

Disaster and Trauma: How to Help
Over the last few years we have seen a large number of natural disasters. Dr Joe Kosterich talks about the effect of disaster events and trauma for people at the epicentre of a disaster and for peo...

Professor Ingrid Scheffer provides an overview on Dravet's Syndrome, or severe myoclonic epilepsy in infancy.

Dravet's Syndrome
Professor Ingrid Scheffer provides an overview on Dravet's Syndrome, or severe myoclonic epilepsy in infancy.

If you have an illness that impedes your ability to drive safely, you are obliged to report it to the licensing authority. Professor Roy Beran explains the reasons why you might need to do this, and what happens when you do.

Driving: Medical Fitness
If you have an illness that impedes your ability to drive safely, you are obliged to report it to the licensing authority. Professor Roy Beran explains the reasons why you might need to do thi...

Drug trials are designed to test new medications. Professor Roy Beran explains why a patient might want to participate, the criteria for suitable candidates, and the role of the Ethics Committee in authorising the drug trial.

Drug Trialling
Drug trials are designed to test new medications. Professor Roy Beran explains why a patient might want to participate, the criteria for suitable candidates, and the role of the Ethics Committee in...

There's a very old adage I remember hearing in medical school from some of the older ENT professors, that the smallest thing you should put in your ear is your elbow. Dr Joe Kosterich talks about keeping ears healthy, including what the ear does, what can and cannot be stuck into the ear, and what to do with ear problems.

Ear Health
There's a very old adage I remember hearing in medical school from some of the older ENT professors, that the smallest thing you should put in your ear is your elbow. Dr Joe Kosterich talks about k...

The most common condition affecting the skin is eczema or dermatitis. Dr Joe Kosterich talks about eczema, including what it is, who gets it and when, where it occurs and what it looks like, theories about what causes it, how serious it is, and what to do about it.

Eczema (Dermatitis)
The most common condition affecting the skin is eczema or dermatitis. Dr Joe Kosterich talks about eczema, including what it is, who gets it and when, where it occurs and what it looks like, t...

Epilepsy is a common serious neurological condition. Dr Wendyl D'Souza talks about what can be done for people diagnosed with epilepsy, and the resources available to them.

Epilepsy
Epilepsy is a common serious neurological condition. Dr Wendyl D'Souza talks about what can be done for people diagnosed with epilepsy, and the resources available to them.

Dr Chris Plummer discusses the effect of epilepsy on patients, and the tests that can be done to find the location in the brain where the seizures arise.

Epilepsy
Dr Chris Plummer discusses the effect of epilepsy on patients, and the tests that can be done to find the location in the brain where the seizures arise.

Being active and exercising is very important for health. Dr Joe Kosterich talks about the benefits of being fit, the three main types of exercise, and simple ways to keep to your exercise program.

Exercise and Activity
Being active and exercising is very important for health. Dr Joe Kosterich talks about the benefits of being fit, the three main types of exercise, and simple ways to keep to your exercise program.

Cardio training is a form of exercise that makes the heart beat a little faster. This includes walking, running, football and tennis. Dr Joe Kosterich talks about the purpose of cardio training, the importance of exercise, and the need to start small. 

Exercise: Cardio Training
Cardio training is a form of exercise that makes the heart beat a little faster. This includes walking, running, football and tennis. Dr Joe Kosterich talks about the purpose of cardio trainin...

Resistance training is a form of exercise that involves pushing or pulling against some weight, including pull ups, chin ups and weight machines in the gym. It stimulates muscle growth and is very good for the bones. Dr Joe Kosterich talks about the importance of resistance training, the fact that you don't necessarily have to bulk up, and how to start resistance training.

Exercise: Resistance Training
Resistance training is a form of exercise that involves pushing or pulling against some weight, including pull ups, chin ups and weight machines in the gym. It stimulates muscle growth and is very ...


 

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