Ask someone R U OK? this September
Last month we lost one of the world's brightest stars. Robin Williams, the veteran, universally-loved comedian best known for his roles in Mrs. Doubtfire and Flubber, was pronounced dead by apparent suicide on August 11. Tess Gibney News of the actor's death sent...
Dispelling the myths of eating red meat
Finding out how much is too much, and whether we should eat it at all Tess Gibney A recent study published by health researches at Harvard University has revealed that an over-consumption of red meat during young adulthood is linked to a 20 per cent increase in the...
Anxiety worries? Sooner support prevents lingering illness
A highly treatable condition once recognised, anxiety can interfere with a person's everyday life Tess Gibney Anxiety is something many of us know all too well. Perhaps one of the most integral of all human emotions, it is that familiar feeling of fear or dread that...
Dental care and chemotherapy
The need to receive Chemotherapy or Radiotherapy usually comes as a shock to most people. Ian Sweeney It is therefore normal to focus on the treatment, possibly neglecting oral care. However, both treatments may affect your mouth in many different ways. Many patients...
Cancer diagnosis just a breath away
From alcohol analysis to medical diagnosis, the breathlyser may help save lives in more ways than one Steph Nash Specific compounds found in exhaled breath may help diagnose lung cancer in its early stages, according to a study released earlier this year. Professor...
Winter wearables take stage for Sydney Fashion Weekend
Fashionistas and shopaholics alike flocked last month to Sydney's annual fashion weekend in Moore Park. Sydney Observer got a front row glimpse of the latest and greatest trends in store for winter 2014. Steph Nash Walking into the Royal Hall of Industries was like...
Body talk
The skin is the largest organ of the body and during winter skin is subject to the damaging and drying effects of cold, wintry weather. Eileen Campbell It comes as no surprise then that winter wreaks havoc on our skin and those with sensitive skin, dry skin or...
Avoiding the perils of dental erosion
Dental erosion is the irreversible loss of tooth structure due to chemical dissolution by acid. Ian Sweeney It can be found in people of all ages and is typically seen in the enamel of teeth; however it may proceed to the underlying dentine if the process continues....
HEALTH CHECK: FOCUS ON OSTEOPATHY
From multivitamins to osteopathy, alternative medicine has become mainstream. Two-thirds of Australians are expected to use some form of complementary or alternative medicine in 2014, spending up to $1.8 million. Government funding for alternative medicine has...
Orofacial pain: not just a pain in the neck
Pain in the region of the mouth, jaws, face, side of head and behind the ears is broadly classed as orofacial pain. Orofacial may also include tooth pain that is not associated with decay or abscessed teeth.Dr Ian Sweeney Orofacial pain may be associated with a...
Lower back pain responsible for a third of work-related disability
Lower back pain is responsible for a third of work-related disability, according to a study led by the University of Sydney and published in the Annals of Rheumatic Diseases.Steph Nash Lead author of the study, Professor Tim Driscoll, said lower back pain arising from...
iPhones to detect risk of stroke
University of Sydney researchers have found a unique way to identify the thousands of people at risk of stroke every year, using an ECG (Electrocardiogram) test delivered over an iPhone by pharmacists. The test is quick and accurate, and can cheaply diagnose unknown...
