Do milk teeth matter? 1 min read
Q: People say I don’t have to pay as much attention to my child’s milk teeth because they’re going to fall out anyway. Is this true?
Does my baby have reflux? 1 min read
Q: My normally happy baby is crying and quite fussy lately and I’ve had a friend suggest to me that she may be suffering from reflux. What is that?
The side effects of prolactin-reducing medication 1 min read
Q: I am on prolactin-reducing medication. Its long-term use has caused my skin to change to an unhealthy-looking dull and dark colour. Is there something I can do to help maintain my skin colour?
From crazy to pathological: the insidious disease that is only beginning to get the recognition it deserves 7 min read
"Because it’s a woman’s disease, we just get told that it’s normal and put up with it."
The scientific reason behind period pain 1 min read
Obstetrician and gynaecologist Dr Bevan Brown explores the reasons why you may struggling to conceive or experience period pain.
What you may not know about eczema 2 min read
My physical and emotional struggles managing my son’s severe eczema.
Why your period is no longer the same 1 min read
Q: My period hasn’t been the same since I had my baby. It used to last for almost a week, but it now only goes for four or five days. Is this normal?
Diabetes symptoms and management 1 min read
Diabetes is a diagnosis that doesn't discriminate—both adults and children can get it. Endocrinologist Dr Katherine Benson has the answers to some of the most frequently asked questions.
Managing your child’s diabetes 3 min read
It can be a shock if your child is diagnosed with type 1 diabetes, but with an estimated 6500 Australian children aged 0–14 affected, you are certainly not alone.
Medications you should not give your children 1 min read
Q: Are there certain medicines my children should avoid?