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Stye self-care - Home remedies & treatment 

Stye self-care: Home remedies & treatment 

Overview We’ve all been there. You wake up one morning, glance in the mirror, and...
Parainfluenza: Symptoms, diagnosis & treatment

Parainfluenza: Symptoms, diagnosis & treatment

Overview Parainfluenza is a common respiratory virus that affects people of all ages, but it...
Stages of Gastroenteritis in Adults 

Stages of Gastroenteritis in Adults 

Overview In Australia, gastro outbreaks are common and can spread quickly through places like nursing...
Home Remedies for Thrush (Vaginal Yeast Infections)

Home Remedies for Thrush (Vaginal Yeast Infections)

Vaginal thrush, also known as vaginal yeast infection or candidiasis, is a common fungal infection...
All about infections - Viral, bacterial, fungal, and parasitic 

Types of infections: Viral, bacterial, fungal, and parasitic 

Overview Infections take place when harmful microorganisms invade the body and multiply, resulting in illness...
Best foods to eat after norovirus

Best foods to eat after norovirus: What to eat & avoid while recovering  

Summary Recovering from norovirus means gently reintroducing your digestive system to mild, simple foods such...
Warm compress for clogged ear

Warm compress for clogged ear: What you need to know 

Summary: A warm compress may assist in alleviating a clogged ear by softening earwax, lessening...
Flu vaccine in children: When to call the GP

Flu vaccine in children: When to call the GP

Summary: Flu season is here, and parents everywhere are asking if their kids need the...
Avian influenza (bird flu) in humans: What you should know

Avian influenza (bird flu) in humans: What you should know

Summary: Avian influenza, primarily affecting birds, can occasionally affect humans through direct contact with infected...
Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV): Doctor’s guide

Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV): Doctor’s guide

Summary: RSV (Respiratory Syncytial Virus) is a common yet potentially serious respiratory infection, especially for...
How do you survive cold and flu season

How do you survive cold and flu season? 

Summary: Cold and flu season in Australia can be tough, but with the right approach...