McDonald's - long known for its greasy food and high-cholesterol options - can now claim that they have the 'tick of approval from the Heart Foundation. So how can the Heart Foundation say that the 'tick' can't be bought, when McDonalds have just bought it?

A report out this week from the US Institute of Medicine (IOM) estimates that 1.5 million Americans are being injured each year as a result of prescribing mistakes related to medications.

The report also suggests that 7000 people continue to die each year as a result of wrongly prescribed or errors related to medications.

A common drug used to treat type-2 diabetes has been shown to boost the risk of heart attack by an astounding 39%. This revelation comes after extensive research into the possible dangers of this drug.

Around 80,000 Australians use the drug everyday. With type-2 diabetics already having a 68% higher chance of experiencing a heart attack as compared to non-diabetics, it's time to take a natural approach to reducing or even eliminating the need for dangerous drugs.

Even if you have a 'good diet', what does that really mean and could you do better? Given that your health is your most valuable asset what steps are you taking to protect your investment in you?

Feeling 'good' and being at 100% healthy can be very different concepts. True health is a journey, not just a destination.

However on the road of life, it is not the years but the mileage that has an impact. What are you doing to minimise the mileage?

Sciatica is derived from a Greek word that essentially means 'leg pain'.

Usually when the term sciatica is used, it is not a diagnosis in it's own right. It is merely that you are presenting with diffuse leg or thigh pains, often affiliated with lower back pain.

Several different lumbar spine (low back) disorders can cause sciatica. Here are the top 6 ...

Even though the silly season is over, you may still be feeling a little worse for wear. That extra weight that's crept on, or the bloating from the all the food you consumed may want to stick around permanently.

The answer?  Probiotics. By using a probiotic supplements, you are supplying billions of live bacteria that actually improve digestion, support the immune system and bolster overall health.

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Although most people associate acne with the teenage years, it can erupt at any age. Indeed, up to 8% of people who had clear skin in their youth develop acne as adults. Fortunately, there is a variety of ways to control outbreaks - no matter how old you are when they occur.

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An adverse reactions report released by the Therapeutic Goods Administration has revealed some alarming results for the effects of Ritalin on young children.

The report has shown at least 30 children  have had severe psychotic episodes and have wanted to kill themselves, with a 7-year old boy actually attempting suicide. So why are we putting our children at risk by dosing them up with Ritalin, and is the risk worth the ‘benefits’ of the drug?

Not many other health issues cause as much controversy as ADHD, and the recent revelation that a leading doctor was paid to push the anti-psychotic drug Ritalin has done little to dispel the media storm.


Following an investigation by the US Congress, it has been found that psychiatrist Dr Joseph Biederman was paid over $1.5 million to taint research of the drug. This worrying breach adds to the mounting skepticism of the true effectiveness of ADHD drugs. With a 25-fold increase in Australia’s prescription rate of Ritalin over the last few years, it’s time to crack down on the amount of prescriptions being handed out.

A new study from Perth’s Telethon Institute for Child Health Research has shown an association between ADHD and a ‘Western-style’ diet in adolescents.

A Western Diet is characterised by high intakes of red meat, sugary desserts, high-fat foods, and refined grains. It also contains high-fat dairy products, high-sugar drinks and an abundance of artificial colours, preservatives and flavourings. It has been known for some time that a Western Diet contributes to heart disease, obesity and diabetes, however this is one of the first to show it’s connection with ADHD.

Very few topics pertaining to children's health arouses more argument than ADHD. If a child is acting in a way that is 'naughty' or 'disruptive', or in a way that displeases parents and teachers, society will label that child as "sick". If they annoy or irritate other people, they will be labelled as "ill".

We are simply labelling children whose behaviour is unsavoury or unfavoured as sick, and this is unwarranted. So called "professionals" are focussing on behaviour that displeases parent, teachers etc., rather than that which is proven medical condition. Basically, the diagnosis is a comparison between extroverted kids, and quieter or less extroverted kids. Is ADHD is a complete myth?

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