More and more students are using e-cigarettes and vapers. But there is little research on the safety of vaping. “We have seen now the effects of acute toxicity and lung disease with these vaping devices. … Read More

Australia has overtaken the USA in plastic surgery procedures per capita. In this video, Dr Tamara Hunter explains the procedures and explains the difference between cosmetic surgery and plastic surgery. Some key advice: 1. Have … Read More

Melanoma is the most aggressive form of cancer, and Australia has now taken the title of Melanoma capital of the world. In WA, Melanoma is the second most common cancer in men and the third … Read More

As many as 1 in 10 of us are cutting gluten from our diet and doctors are concerned as this may be unnecessary. A lot of people are reporting to be gluten-free in an attempt … Read More

Cardiovascular disease is the biggest health issue in women. 1 in 10 women suffers from Ischaemia heart disease and 1 in 3 women is at risk of cancer. In this video, Dr Tamara Hunter talks … Read More

Researchers discovered our gut talks to our central nervous system and how this can affect people with depression. In this video, Dr Tamara Hunter discusses the relationship between the brain and the gut.

Australians have always been known as a nation of drinkers. At festive times that consumption tends to go up. As we get older, our system tends to be less robust.

Eating a diet higher in Omega-6 fats results in better condition for our older Australians. A recent study says that omega-6 fats found in plants and nuts prevent cognitive decline in our older generations.

There is evidence of a gender gap in one of our most common mental illnesses. An Australian study has found 1 in 3 women will experience anxiety – that’s compared to 1 in 5 men.

Neuro-endocrine Tumours arise from the cells that produce hormones in the endocrine system. Channel 9 wondered how often these tumours can be misdiagnosed, following the death of Soul Queen Aretha Franklin. As Dr Tamara Hunter … Read More