Are You at Risk Of Developing Diabetes?
Diabetes is a serious medical condition that sadly, is on the rise in Australia and many other countries. We explain diabetes and list the warning signs, risks and how to ensure you’re risk is known and reduced.
Osteoporosis – Things You Need to Know
Osteoporosis is a condition that causes bones to become weak and brittle, but there’s much more to the prevention and treatment of this condition that affects so many of us. We find out.
7 Things You Should Know About Prostate Cancer
September is an important month for men’s health—Prostate Cancer Awareness Month. While raising awareness, the Prostate Cancer Awareness Month message is: early prostate cancer rarely demonstrates symptoms, so get screened and get in the know. Our medical professionals have offered their knowledge on seven things that you should know in order to better understand this
How Healthy Are Your Bones?
Bone health. It’s important, we know that, but that importance can be overshadowed by other areas. We investigate all you need to know.
The Importance of Health Assessments for 45-49 Year Olds (+ The Warning Signs)
Why are health assessments for 45-49 year olds so important? There are many reasons, and if you’re in this age group, it’s worth knowing the signs and what happens in a health assessment, plus all the information.
Raising the Awareness of Men’s Health in Australia
Men’s Health Week is an important week that raises awareness for an important topic. We discuss risks to men’s health and simple ways to improve their overall health and wellness.
Kidney Health
May marks Kidney Health Week and as such, our experts discuss keeping your kidneys healthy, risks and identifying problems. Super important if you’re one of the many people unaware they have kidney problems.
IBS and the Low FODMAP Diet
IBS, also known as Irritable Bowel Syndrome, is a chronic condition affecting approximately 3.5% of Australians. It is defined by the Rome Foundation, an international non-profit organisation which develops and promotes research on gastrointestinal disorders, including IBS as ‘recurrent abdominal pain that occurs at least once a week in the last 3 months…’ This disorder
A Guide to Understanding Endometriosis
Endometriosis is a chronic and debilitating condition that affects approximately 11% of women in Australia. Tissue, called the endometrium lines the inside of the uterus and regenerates after each menstrual cycle, but for women with endometriosis, this tissue also grows outside the uterus, and instead of shedding after each menstrual cycle, the tissue continues to
Ovarian Cancer in Australia
Sadly, each year, around 1,800 Australian women are diagnosed with ovarian cancer. Internationally, diagnosis rates reach nearly a quarter of a million. In fighting all forms of cancer, information can be a powerful weapon, especially when it comes to early diagnosis and symptoms recognition. In this article, we’re going to discuss what ovarian cancer is,
The Rapid Rise of Melanoma
Australia has the highest incidence of skin cancer worldwide. It is our most common type of cancer. Every 2 in 3 Australians are diagnosed with skin cancer by the age of 70. As we enter into Summer and spend more time in the sun, it is crucial to be aware of the risks and how
High Street Medical is Breast Cancer aware
Each day in Australia, around 65 women are diagnosed with breast or gynaecological cancer. October serves as a timely reminder to check your breasts. Women who are aged between 40 and 75 can access free screening mammograms every 2 years via the BreastScreen Australia Program. At High Street Medical, we recommend that any woman with
