Whether it's house dust mites, mould, pets or pollen that you are allergic to, there are steps you can take to allergy-proof your house.
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Bluebottle stings
The most effective way to treat a bluebottle sting and when you should seek medical help
Eat healthy, live longer
Researchers study the association between dietary changes and longevity. How much benefit could a person get by changing to a healthier diet?
Why your gut microbiome should matter to you
Each of us has a unique gut microbiome – the composition of which can change on a daily basis. Your microbiome can affect your weight, your food cravings, your immune system and your mental health.
Video: Dietary clues to a healthy microbiome
The greater diversity of plant foods a person eats each week, the greater the diversity of their gut bacteria.
Alcohol and Christmas tips
Christmas can be a difficult time to manage your alcohol intake. myDr.com.au has 10 tips to see you through the festive season with your liver intact!
Video: Is hemp the new superfood?
Is hemp the new superfood? The seeds contain 25 per cent protein, and are high in amino acids and essential minerals as well as being a rich source of vitamin E.
Vitamin supplements may do more harm than good
A review looking at the health effects of vitamin and mineral supplements concludes that they give no consistent health benefit with even some evidence for harm.
DVT and flying
The risk of DVT doubles after a long-haul flight. Find out about the symptoms and risk factors for DVT, and how to prevent it.
Video: Gluten sensitivity may exist mostly in the mind
Gluten-free diets are one of the popular dietary trends at the moment. With the clear exception of coeliac disease, growing research is calling into question if a self-diagnosed ‘gluten sensitivity’ is related to gluten at all.
