Joint pain during pregnancy is not uncommon and can occur at any point during your first, second, and third trimester.

Undeniably, an earache isn’t ideal. Yet, pain in the ears is a common problem that many adults and children face on a regular basis. So, what can you do about it? Here are 7 fast facts about soothing an earache quickly.

According to the Australian Bureau of Statistics, over 13 million people (more than 55% of the population) live with one or more long term conditions that impact their sight. Both glaucoma and cataracts are common eye problems that can cause disruption to vision and discomfort to the sufferer in some cases.

Any health condition that affects your breathing can be uncomfortable and disruptive to daily life. There are different types of acute respiratory infection, each with their own causes, symptoms and recommended treatments. This article outlines what you need to know about these infections and when to seek help from a doctor.

50% of women will have UTI at least once in their lifetimes. That is, according to the US department of health. 20% of young women who get UTI will see it recur. UTIs are among the top causes of clinic visitations world over, Australia included. They are painful, inconvenient and mostly misunderstood by women.

Sinusitis or sinus infection is the inflammation or swelling of sinus cavities or the tissue lining the sinuses. Often, healthy sinuses contain air, and when they are filled with fluid or mucus and blocked, germs are able to grow thus causing an infection.

Almost 100 years ago, Scottish Physician Alexander Fleming was carrying out experiments with staphylococcal bacteria when he found penicillin to be successful in destroying the harmful microbes.A slow process began and penicillin was finally mass-produced as an infection-fighting drug just before the outbreak of WWII.

Asthma is an incurable respiratory disease that affects the airways and the lungs. These become irritated and inflamed in response to environmental or biological triggers that can make it difficult for people with the condition to breathe. According to a 2018 study carried out by the Australian Bureau of Statistics, 2.7million people are affected by asthma in Australia.

Before you had your little one, you probably daydreamed of all the lovely things your future offspring would bring home to you after a day of learning and exploring at daycare – Mother’s Day cards, creative finger paintings, and other works of art that would fill your home. The last thing on your mind was likely all the bugs and illnesses they would bring home, and probably just as often as the cute crafts.

Some people will tell you they have the flu at the first sign of a sneeze or sore throat. However, it’s entirely possible that they have a cold. While the symptoms of a cold and the flu can be very similar, there are a few differences. It’s important to know about these differences so you recognise flu, fast. Flu can lead to potentially life-threatening complications, especially in high-risk people.