Ovarian cysts can be painful when they burst. When do you need to see a doctor? Author: Anna Chruścik, Lecturer in Biomedical Sciences, University of Southern Queensland Cysts are small pockets of fluid that form inside the body. Ovarian cysts are common, affecting around one in ten women. But sometimes they can cause pain – especially… Continue reading Ovarian cysts can be painful when they burst. When do you need to see a doctor?
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Non-Drug Treatments for Back Pain: What the Evidence Says
Do any non-drug treatments help back pain? Here’s what the evidence says Authors: 1. Rodrigo Rossi Nogueira Rizzo, Postdoctoral Research Fellow, Neuroscience Research Australia.2. Aidan Cashin, NHMRC Emerging Leadership Fellow, Neuroscience Research Australia Jason, a 42-year-old father of two, has been battling back pain for weeks. Scrolling through his phone, he sees ad after ad… Continue reading Non-Drug Treatments for Back Pain: What the Evidence Says
Why do I get headaches when I exercise, even when I drink lots of water?
Why do I get headaches when I exercise, even when I drink lots of water? Author: Hunter Bennett, Lecturer in Exercise Science, University of South Australia Getting a headache during or after exercise can be seriously frustrating – especially if you have kept hydrated to try and stop them from happening. But why do… Continue reading Why do I get headaches when I exercise, even when I drink lots of water?
Flu Vaccines 2025: What’s Available and Which One to Choose
Flu vaccines are now available for 2025. What’s on offer and which one should I get? Author: Allen Cheng, Professor of Infectious Diseases, Monash University It’s that time of year when flu vaccines are becoming available in Australia. You may have received an email from your GP clinic or a text message from your pharmacy… Continue reading Flu Vaccines 2025: What’s Available and Which One to Choose
Five ways to take control of your menstrual cycle and improve your sports performance
Five ways to take control of your menstrual cycle and improve your sports performance Author: Natalie Brown, Research officer for the Welsh Institute of Performance Science, Swansea University Menstruation is often seen as a negative experience, with symptoms that can be disruptive to daily life. Participation in sport and physical activity is particularly affected, with 78% of… Continue reading Five ways to take control of your menstrual cycle and improve your sports performance
Is Thunderstorm Asthma Becoming More Common?
Is thunderstorm asthma becoming more common? Author: Kira Morgan Hughes, PhD Candidate in Allergy and Asthma, School of Life and Environmental Sciences, Deakin University When spring arrives, so do warnings about thunderstorm asthma. But a decade ago, most of us hadn’t heard of it. So where did thunderstorm asthma come from? Is it a new… Continue reading Is Thunderstorm Asthma Becoming More Common?
We don’t all need regular skin cancer screening – but you can know your risk and check yourself
We don’t all need regular skin cancer screening – but you can know your risk and check yourself Authors: 1. H. Peter Soyer, Professor of Dermatology, The University of Queensland 2. Anne Cust, Professor of Cancer Epidemiology, The Daffodil Centre and Melanoma Institute Australia, University of Sydney 3. Caitlin Horsham, Research Manager, The University of Queensland… Continue reading We don’t all need regular skin cancer screening – but you can know your risk and check yourself
Benefits of Online Medical Certificates with MediLeave
Online Medical Certificates With online platforms like MediLeave, online medical certificates refer to using electronic or digital formats for issuing and managing medical certificates, unlike traditional paper-based certificates when obtained at an in-person consultation with a healthcare provider. The transition to digital medical certificates offers several benefits: Benefits of Online Medical Certificates ✓Convenience: Depending on your location,… Continue reading Benefits of Online Medical Certificates with MediLeave
Why do I keep getting urinary tract infections? And why are chronic UTIs so hard to treat?
Why do I keep getting urinary tract infections? And why are chronic UTIs so hard to treat? Author: Iris Lim, Assistant Professor, Bond University Dealing with chronic urinary tract infections (UTIs) means facing more than the occasional discomfort. It’s like being on a never ending battlefield against an unseen adversary, making simple daily activities a trial. … Continue reading Why do I keep getting urinary tract infections? And why are chronic UTIs so hard to treat?
Understanding Medical Certificate Rules in Australia
Understanding Medical Certificate Rules in Australia We have all experienced being sick and needing a day off from work. As an employee, it is your responsibility to inform your employer about your absence and provide them with a medical certificate as proof of illness. Understanding the medical certificate rules in Australia is crucial, as there… Continue reading Understanding Medical Certificate Rules in Australia