Sepsis 101: How to tell if your immune system is going into overdrive
Sepsis is the leading cause of death from infection around the world, according to the Australian Sepsis Network. This month marks World Sepsis Day, an awareness-raising campaign for the life-threatening illness.
This is what you need to know about strokes
Every nine minutes someone in Australia has a stroke. Experiencing a stroke can have a debilitating effect on a person’s life. In fact, 65% of people who have a stroke end
6 things you should know about CPR
What would you do if you were with a friend or family member and their heart stopped beating? A heart attack, cardiac arrest or near drowning can occur suddenly, and every
Why Eating Fruit Is Good For You
The latest data released by the Australian Bureau of Statistics suggest that only one-third of Australians are eating the recommended number of servings of fruits per day. Fruit should be an
What Is Gestational Diabetes Mellitus
Gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) is a type of diabetes which develops during pregnancy. Most of the time, women will no longer have the condition once the baby has been born; however,
Living With High Blood Pressure
A diagnosis of hypertension indicates that you are suffering from high blood pressure. In Australia, hypertension is the most common condition which affects the circulatory system. This condition is also the
