Geelong Medical & Health Group News

Common Causes Of Sharp Head Pains

July 4 2018

A headache can come in many different forms. Something that involves sharp pains can be one of the most terrifying of the bunch. Unfortunately, at times determining the reason behind sharp head pains is not the easiest thing to do because of the fact that its causes can be varied, ranging from benign to very...


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What Is Sepsis? This Life-Threatening Condition Is on the Rise

June 21 2018

What is sepsis, and how is it different from a regular infection? Most of us think that sepsis is a type of infection. But it’s technically a condition that occurs when the body launches an extreme response to an infection-bacterial, viral, or fungal-that you already have. “It’s not a disease caused by a specific agent,”...


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Yummy & Healthy Sunday Recipe: Sweet Potato Crumbed Chicken Tenders

June 10 2018

A revamped regular chicken tenders with a tasty sweet potato crumb. Serve with sweet chilli sauce. Image credit: Vanessa Levis 0:15 Prep | 0:30 Cook | 4 Servings | Easy   INGREDIENTS 135g packet sweet potato crisps 1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs 2 eggs, lightly beaten 800g chicken tenderloins Olive oil spray Fresh mint leaves, to serve Sweet...


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Everything You Need To Know About Meningococcal Disease

June 5 2018

About the disease Meningococcal disease is an acute bacterial infection that can cause death within hours if not recognised and treated in time. In Australia there are 5 main strains of the disease, all of which now have vaccinations available from your doctor. *Note that the C-strain vaccine available through Australia’s free National Immunisation Program...


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Yummy & Healthy Sunday Recipe: Lamb and Bok Choy Stir-Fry

May 27 2018

For a quick and easy dinner, try this flavour-packed lamb and bok choy stir-fry. Image credit: Jeremy Simons 0:40 Prep | 0:10 Cook | 4 Servings | Easy INGREDIENTS 2 teaspoons cornflour 3 teaspoons light soy sauce 3 teaspoons Shaoxing wine 440g lamb leg steaks, sinew removed, thinly sliced 80ml (1/3 cup) peanut oil 1 tablespoon finely...


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Yummy & Healthy Sunday Recipe: Mexican Chicken Tenders Tray Bake

May 20 2018

Prep and leave with this one-pan oven-baked tasty fajitas dish! Image credit: Nigel Lough 0:15 Prep | 0:25 Cook | 4 Servings | Easy INGREDIENTS 40g sachet fajita seasoning 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil 800g chicken tenderloins 500g mixed fresh capsicums, cut into strips 1 large red onion, cut into wedges Fresh coriander sprigs, to serve...


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6 Knee Pain Causes That Have (Almost) Nothing to Do With Being Old

May 17 2018

Your knees are the largest joints in your body for a reason you need them for practically everything you do. And as a result, they endure a whole lot of abuse. Knee pain is common among people of all ages. Knee pain can come with crunching, popping, swelling, or instability (or, if you’re extra unlucky,...


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Foods to Avoid If You Have IBS

May 16 2018

Switching up the foods you eat is the first step toward finding relief. If you’ve ever felt sick after eating a sketchy meal, you know just how uncomfortable the cramping, bloating and frequent trips to the bathroom can be. But for people with irritable bowel syndrome—a chronic condition that affects the large intestine—foods that many...


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