If your family complains that you sound like you’re sawing logs when you’re asleep at night, there is a good chance you are a sufferer of sleep apnoea. If you’ve recently been diagnosed with this sleeping disorder, you are far from alone; sleep apnoea is a common medical condition that can be dangerous if left untreated, leading […]

Bulk billing refers to a system in Australia through which doctors and healthcare workers directly bill Medicare for their services, and the payment they receive from Medicare is considered their full payment. The patient doesn’t need to pay any additional fees for the services received and doesn’t need to wait to get reimbursed from Medicare […]

Dental abscesses are caused by bacterial infections – pus will form inside the teeth, gums, or surrounding bone. Having one will prove painful, but it is something that you need to deal with as soon as possible. Here is what can happen if you avoid seeing a dentist. 1. The Pain Will Not Go Away […]

The gallbladder is a small organ positioned in the right section of your abdomen, just under the liver. It is responsible for storing the bile that is used to break down the fat in your food, but it can also cause abdominal pain and other symptoms when gallstones develop. These are tiny hardened deposits, and […]

Though cricket may appear to be a genial, physically undemanding sport to the initiated, any cricketer of experience will agree that the sport can have a surprisingly damaging effect on the body — unnatural twisting and swinging motions, sudden bursts of acceleration when running or catching, and even catching an occasional ball in the teeth […]

Being afflicted with acne is something that a large number of people have to endure. However, just when one thinks they have braved the storm, there is another hurdle to get over. This is in the form of the scars that occur. Having acne scars on one’s face can prove to be quite traumatic for […]

Eyesight is one of those natural gifts that most people take for granted until something starts to go wrong. Eyesight deterioration can lead to a loss in confidence and poise. Prescription glasses or prescription lenses will help you maintain good eyesight, but proper awareness of these warning signs of eyesight deterioration will help you take […]

Angioedema is a swelling of certain parts of the body, usually the lips and around the eyes, as a way of fighting off alien germs. Allergic angioedema is usually brought on by consuming certain foods such as shellfish or dairy, by using certain kinds of medication, or as a response to an insect bite. There […]

Bulk billing is a type of medical payment practice in Australia where a doctor or hospital directly bills Medicare rather than their patients. This is often an easier way for patients to handle Medicare benefits, as the doctor does the billing rather than charging the patient and the patient then trying to get reimbursed by […]

In the grand expanse of human history, sitting for eight hours a day in an office chair is a very new thing. In decades and centuries past, most people worked in agriculture and were constantly on the move. This new method of working is putting stresses on the body that haven’t been experienced before, and […]