Lactose is a natural sugar found in dairy foods. It is digested in the bowel by an enzyme called ‘lactase’. People with lactose intolerance don’t have enough of this enzyme. Symptoms of lactose intolerance can occur some time after eating and include: Abdominal discomfort or pain Bloating and wind Diarrhoea About 6 % of Caucasian Aussies
Nearly 1 in 3 adult Australians has high blood pressure (hypertension). However, most people who are being treated are not reaching their target blood pressure. Many cases have not been diagnosed at all. Target blood pressure (BP) is under 140/90 for most people and lower for those at higher risk of cardiovascular disease, e.g. people
HPV (human papillomavirus) vaccination has recently been approved for males aged 9-26 years. The vaccine protects men from the papillomavirus which causes genital warts and genital cancers. HPV is the most common sexually transmitted disease in Australia and infects 4 in 5 people at some time in their lives. There are > 40 types of
It’s that time of the year again when viruses are out in force and many people turn to vitamins and pills to ward off colds and flus. However, the best way to avoid winter germs is with a flu shot, a healthy lifestyle and good personal hygiene. Colds and flus are caught in two main
It is important to start the day with a healthy breakfast. Breakfast improves concentration and energy levels and helps maintain a healthy weight by reducing snacking and binge eating. Bircher muesli is a traditional Swiss recipe developed around 1900 by Dr Max Bircher-Benner. It is a moist muesli based on rolled oats soaked usually overnight
Most children have fears or worries of some kind, which in most cases are short-lived. However, about one in 10 children experience more severe anxiety that stops them from getting the most out of life. Anxiety sometimes runs in families. It can also be learnt by watching others, from scary experiences or from things in
Nappy rash is common in infancy. However, some babies have sensitive skin and get nappy rash repeatedly. Here are some simple tips to reduce the risk. The main causes of nappy rash are moisture under the nappy, overheating and friction (rubbing). Other factors are: Faeces, especially diarrhoea Cloth nappies, nappy liners, plastic pants Bubble baths,
Fatty liver is thought to affect at least one in five adults and is now the most common chronic liver condition in Australia. It reflects a build-up of excess fat in the liver. In the past, alcohol was the key factor in fatty liver but obesity and diabetes are now the major causes of this
Tinea (ringworm) is a common fungus that can affect all parts of the skin, hair or nails. It enjoys hot, sweaty conditions and recurs frequently in the warm summer months. Tinea is common on the feet (‘athlete’s foot’) where it typically causes moist, cracking, itchy skin between the toes and scaling on the soles. The
About half of the pregnant women in Australia are not getting enough iodine, according to the latest research. Iodine is an essential element used to make thyroid hormone which regulates the body’s metabolism and is vital for normal brain development. Thyroid hormone is made in the thyroid gland located in the front of the neck.
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