Having Crohn’s disease won’t necessarily make your pregnancy any more challenging than usual, but you will have to consider how your pregnancy and delivery options may be impacted by Crohn’s disease. As soon as you find out you’re pregnant, you should see your GP for a referral to an obstetrician. An obstetrician specialises in pregnancy, […]

Cosmetic surgery involves surgical as well as non-surgical procedures to reshape or restore various body structures for improved appearance. Minimally-invasive procedures have become more popular in the recent past because the risks posed are lower and the recovery time is significantly shortened. Moreover, these cosmetic treatments are more accessible and affordable since they can be […]

Glaucoma is the most common cause of blindness globally. In Australia, more than 300,000 people have glaucoma, and, as the population ages, this number looks set to increase.  Glaucoma is actually a term that doctors use to describe a family of eye diseases, and different factors can lead to each of these conditions. Some researchers […]

As a teen (or parent of a teen), it’s an exciting right of passage when you start taking on some babysitting gigs to earn some extra money and independence. If the child you are babysitting has chronic allergies/anaphylaxis you might need to do a little extra planning to keep them safe. Take a first aid […]

Rolling your feet inwards too much when walking or running–a tendency referred to as excess pronation–exposes you to injuries. Sometimes it is hard to tell if this is a problem you have. This article will give an explanation of over pronation, how to check for it and how to treat it.  What Is Over Pronation […]

Have you taken notice of the trends with vehicles of late? Cars have been getting bigger, allowing motorists to carry extra passengers, groceries and shopping products. Mobility scooters are not exempted either. Although you probably won’t be giving a lift to passengers or animals in your scooter in present time, you will be surprised at […]

While wrinkles aren’t primarily indicative of an underlying medical condition, the skin’s inability to snap back into position after a stretch signifies aging—a feeling that doesn’t go down well with most people and is therefore not welcomed. This is perhaps the reason why there is this constant, manual hunt for ways to prolong youthful skin […]

Vascular surgeons are highly trained physicians focusing on disorders related to the circulatory system, including veins and arteries. They help patients manage their conditions – through exercise, diet, medication or interventional procedures. They are usually the only physicians that have sufficient training to conduct minimally invasive procedures like stent and angioplasty for circulatory problems. Here are 4 […]

During pregnancy, a woman can experience swelling in the legs and feet. This swelling can be painful and add to the discomfort of pregnancy, especially during the last few months. When the baby arrives, the swelling may or may not go away, but the issues it leaves behind could stay for months or even years. […]