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  • Statins – FAQs

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    Disclaimer: This information is for general education only and does not replace advice from your GP or healthcare professional. 1. What are statins? Statins are a class of medications that lower cholesterol levels, particularly LDL (“bad”) cholesterol, in the blood. They work by inhibiting an enzyme in the liver responsible for cholesterol production, helping reduce…

  • Triglycerides – FAQs

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    Disclaimer: This information is for general education only and does not replace advice from your GP or healthcare professional. 1. What are triglycerides? Triglycerides are the most common type of fat in the body. They come from dietary fats and are also made by the liver from excess calories, especially sugar and refined carbohydrates. They…

  • Surfer’s Ear – FAQs

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    Disclaimer: This is general health information only and does not replace advice from your GP or healthcare professional. 1. What is surfer’s ear? Surfer’s ear, medically called external auditory canal exostosis, is a condition where bony growths develop in the ear canal. These growths form gradually as a response to repeated exposure to cold water…

  • Swimmer’s Ear – FAQs

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    Disclaimer: This is general health information only and does not replace advice from your GP or healthcare professional. 1. What is swimmer’s ear? Swimmer’s ear, also known as otitis externa, is an infection or inflammation of the ear canal, the passage between the outer ear and the eardrum. It commonly occurs after water becomes trapped…

  • Perichondritis – FAQs

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    Disclaimer: This is general health information only and does not replace advice from your GP or healthcare professional. 1. What is perichondritis? Perichondritis is an infection of the cartilage and surrounding tissue of the outer ear. It usually affects the upper part of the ear and spares the earlobe, which helps distinguish it from other…

  • Contraception Methods – FAQs

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    Disclaimer: This is general health information only and does not replace advice from your GP or healthcare professional. 1. What are contraception methods? Contraception methods are ways to prevent pregnancy. They work by stopping ovulation, preventing sperm from reaching the egg, or preventing implantation. Different methods suit different people depending on health, lifestyle, and future…

  • Dandruff – FAQs

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    Disclaimer: This is general health information only and is not a substitute for advice from your GP or healthcare professional. 1. What is dandruff? Dandruff is a common scalp condition that causes flaking of the skin on the scalp, often accompanied by itching. It is usually not serious but can be persistent and sometimes socially…

  • Iron Infusion – FAQs

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    Disclaimer: This is general health information only and is not a substitute for advice from your GP or healthcare professional. 1. What is an iron infusion? An iron infusion is a medical treatment in which iron is delivered directly into the bloodstream through a vein. It is used to rapidly correct iron deficiency when oral…

  • POTS (Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome) – FAQs

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    Disclaimer: This is general health information only and is not a substitute for advice from your GP or healthcare professional. 1. What is POTS? Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome (POTS) is a condition that affects the autonomic nervous system, causing a rapid increase in heart rate when standing up. It can lead to symptoms such as…

  • Shingles Vaccine – FAQs (Updated 2025, Australia)

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    Disclaimer: This is general health information only and is not a substitute for advice from your GP or healthcare professional. 1. What is the shingles vaccine? The shingles vaccine protects against herpes zoster, a viral infection that causes a painful rash and blisters, often in a band on one side of the body. It also…