Taurine is a naturally occurring bioactive compound found in certain foods, most notably seafood (clams, scallops, oysters, mussels, prawns, octopus, squid, salmon, tuna, mackerel); meats also contain taurine, though the …

It’s Australia’s most commonly diagnosed cancer, affecting as many as one in five men. But prostate cancer is also one of the most misunderstood conditions, wrongly considered an “old man’s …

This is the first in a six-part series on mental health. Mental health is defined by the World Health Organisation as ‘a state of mental well-being that enables people to …

Hearing loss is very common. It’s the second most common medical problem after joint and muscle pains in people aged between 60-70 years. That makes hearing loss more common than …

There’s a fresh plea for Australians who come from a variety of backgrounds to roll up their sleeves and donate blood after a study highlighted a shift in the nation’s …

Endometriosis is a painful, common disease that affects around one in nine women. Some begin experiencing symptoms from as early as puberty, and most sufferers are diagnosed up to twelve …

More women and girls suffering complex medical conditions like cancer will have access to cheaper reproductive care after Queensland became the latest state to announce public funding for fertility treatments. …

Eating a lot of ultra-processed foods (UPFs) such as sugary cereals, ready meals and fizzy drinks has been linked to poor mental health and a greater risk of dying from …

Prostate cancer is in the news and most of us already know someone who has experienced it. King Charles’ announcement that he has prostate cancer has provided momentum for awareness …

The festive period is behind you and you’ve gained some kilos you want to shed. Here is an update from the Doctor in the House, Associate Professor Magdalena Simonis AM, …