Australians aged 50 to 74 are mailed a free bowel screening kit every two years, yet the AIHW estimates it comes back less often from people who prefer another language at home. A second gap follows a positive result.Read More
A published case vignette gives a woman originally from Goa a risk score of 9 per cent, one percentage point short of high. The guideline's answer for South Asian patients near that line is to consider reclassifying.Read More
NSW Health says no Medicare card or referral is needed at a chest clinic, and most TB services are free. India was the country of birth recorded most often among TB notifications in Australia in 2019 and 2020.Read More
Australian GP guidelines list South Asian background as high risk for type 2 diabetes. Here is how the rule works, how the BMI and waist cut-offs differ, and what the Census can and cannot show.Read More
People born in India became Australia's largest overseas-born group for the first time on record at 30 June 2025, 971,020 of them by the Australian Bureau of Statistics count. India's Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, in a 2016 National Health Mission guideline, puts the average carrier…Read More
In a residential aged care home in Melbourne’s outer south-east, an elderly woman pushes away a plate of roast meat and boiled vegetables. She spent six decades cooking dal and rolling roti by hand. This kitchen does not know her food. The staff are kind, but none of them speak her language. Her children visit […]Read More
Turmeric has surged in popularity across Australia, often praised as a miracle spice with powerful anti-inflammatory properties. It's found in kitchens, cafes, health food stores, and supplements nationwide. However, recent reports highlight a darker side to this golden spice: serious liver damage linked to turmeric supplements, prompting experts and consumers alike to question its safety.Read More
Menopause is a significant milestone in a woman's life, bringing numerous changes to the body and overall health. As oestrogen levels decline, Australian women often experience shifts in metabolism, bone density, muscle mass, and body composition. Among the essential nutrients that become increasingly important during this transition, protein stands out as particularly crucial.Read More
Tinnitus, often described as a persistent ringing, buzzing, or humming in the ears, is a surprisingly common condition affecting millions of people in Australia. Though not usually harmful, tinnitus can significantly impact quality of life, making everyday activities difficult and disrupting sleep. While there's no universal cure, numerous strategies and treatments can greatly reduce discomfort and help sufferers manage their symptoms effectively.Read More
Ever stayed up all night to finish a project and regretted the outcome during the presentation? ‘’Maybe it could have been better,’’ ‘’I should have added more details into it,’’ etc., are the kind of thoughts that occupy your mind. Is this because you are a perfectionist and prefer to excel in everything that you do?Read More
