April 5 2018High blood pressure is an alarming problem in Australia. It is actually responsible for more trips to the doctor – and medical prescriptions – than any other condition. Latest figures indicate that almost 30% of Australians have high blood pressure, with more than half of these cases going untreated. The consequences are serious; high blood pressure...
Read more April 4 2018There was once a time where only the wealthy could afford to eat lots of red meat, alcohol, and other heavy, fatty foods. That’s why gout, a painful form of inflammatory arthritis that can be triggered by a rich diet, is sometimes called the “disease of kings.” Today, though, the masses can afford to overindulge—and...
Read more April 3 2018Everybody burps, but if yours are frequent or super smelly, does it mean you have a problem? “Burping is a very benign symptom,” assures Rebecca Tsang, MD, MPH, a gastroenterologist at NorthShore University Health System in Illinois, USA. Yes, it can be bothersome–and potentially embarrassing–at times. But Dr Tsang says burping is usually not a...
Read more April 1 2018A stylish Greek-inspired warm lamb salad with more than 5 veg per serve – this offering is healthy and hearty perfect for Easter. Image credit: Guy Bailey 0:30 Prep | 0:50 Cook | 4 Servings | Capable cooks INGREDIENTS 750g pumpkin, peeled, cut into 3cm pieces 1 large red onion, halved, cut into thick wedges 1 bunch baby beetroot, trimmed,...
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