What is the relationship between vitamin D deficiency and COVID-19? Does it increase severity of COVID-19 disease? Dr Norman Swan expains.
Winter health
Are dog owners more physically active?
The research is in! Having a canine companion improves your health, fitness and can even lead to a longer life.
Mental health in self-isolation
No-one likes to be self-isolated. And that sense of being trapped makes many of us worried about how we stay mentally healthy.
Are our kids too hot to move?
It’s thought that seasons influence the motivation of children to be active and that our summer heat may be adding to the sedentary behaviour of many Australian kids.
How will global warming affect the health of city dwellers?
A study looks at the effects of global warming on the health and wellbeing of people living in three of Australia’s capital cities and finds that one city will fare better than the rest.
Fresh facts: Pear
With a season starting in Autumn and running all the way to Summer, the pear is an excellent addition to your winter...
Bronchiolitis
Bronchiolitis is a viral chest infection that affects mainly babies under a year old and may cause breathing difficulties, wheeze and a cough.
Seasonal affective disorder
Seasonal affective disorder is a type of depression striking in the autumn and winter months. Symptoms include difficulty waking up, extreme tiredness and lack of energy.
Nosebleeds
What causes nosebleeds? How can I prevent them? What first aid measures can I use to stop a nosebleed? Find out here.
Colds: commonsense not antibiotics
If you have a cold, commonsense self-care measures and over-the-counter medicines can help to relieve symptoms. Antibiotics are not helpful in treating the common cold, which is caused by a virus.
