14.06.2024

Why you should give blood: in the words of those who have

Have you ever thought about donating blood or plasma? In recognition of National Blood Donor Week, we’ve asked blood donors to share why they donate, and why they would encourage you to donate, too.

11.06.2024

Tiny, shiny and deadly: why button batteries are so dangerous for children

Around 20 Australian kids are sent to emergency departments every year having swallowed or inserted deadly button batteries into their body. Find out how to protect your children.

10.06.2024

How to have a conversation with a mate about mental health

Looking out for your mates and being there for them if they need it might help to prevent them from becoming another statistic. If you’re keen to start a conversation about mental health with a mate, we’ve got some tips to help you get started.

04.06.2024

Understanding ambulance ramping and why it happens

It’s warming up, Queensland! This summer, it’s predicted we’ll experience warmer than average temperatures across the state. While we often talk about dehydration in relation to the elderly, children and babies, the reality is everyone can be

29.05.2024

Oral sex and STIs - be safe before you head down

While the risk of contracting most STIs from oral sex is lower than for vaginal or anal sex, there is still the risk of transmission. STIs like chlamydia, herpes, gonorrhoea, syphilis and HPV can all be transmitted orally.

24.05.2024

The effects of alcohol on the adolescent brain

You probably know that drinking alcohol can make you feel dizzy, uninhibited or hungover, but did you know that drinking as a teenager can impact health and wellbeing for years to come?

22.05.2024

Men, here are 10 reasons you should see your doctor

Did you know that men generally die younger than women? Here are some really good reasons why men should see their GP regularly.

16.05.2024

Bald? Why you need to check and protect your skin

Whether you’re rocking a fresh shave, or your hair has thinned out with age, if you’re bald, you need to be extra aware of the health of your scalp. While it can occur anywhere on the body, skin cancer can be more likely to develop on the parts

14.05.2024

Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer death: know the signs

Around 14,000 new cases of lung cancer are diagnosed in Australia each year, where it is the leading cause of cancer death. In Queensland between 2014 and 2018, lung cancer was the fourth leading cause of death—after coronary heart disease,