Today, a woman or girl diagnosed with ovarian cancer faces a 49% chance of surviving five years. The average five-year survival rate for all cancers nationwide is over 70%. It is one of the most lethal cancers affecting women. With one Australian dying every eight hours from the disease, there [...]
There is nothing more important than taking good care of yourself and your family’s health. Unfortunately, finding a reliable medical centre is not an easy task. You need to search for an Adelaide Hills medical centre that also meets all your health needs. At Stirling Central Health Clinic, we are [...]
Osteoporosis is a chronic disease which is characterised by bone fragility. Everyone loses bone structure with advancing age, and this loss of bone architecture means that fractures are more common. Over 70% of all fractures occur in women and men over 70 years of age. In women, menopause with loss [...]
There have already been 24,019 laboratory-confirmed cases of the flu across Australia so far this year, according to official Department of Health figures. That's up 29 per cent compared to the same time last year. Flu vaccination is recommended every year for anyone aged 6 months of age and over, [...]
It is difficult to find the right medical centre in Adelaide Hills when you are in a hurry. You need to take your time. That is why you should not start searching for an Adelaide Hills medical centre when you are feeling sick. A critical decision like this should be [...]
It is estimated by the Australian Institute for Health and Welfare that 48% of Australian adults report at least 2 sleep related problems. Getting enough sleep is crucial for our overall health and wellbeing. While most Australians are meeting national recommendations for how much sleep is required each night, many [...]
The Australian Department of Health and Aged Care has just released guidelines to ensure your ongoing protection against COVID-19 by understanding the latest vaccination recommendations for 2024. 75 years and older Recommended every 6 months. 65-74 years Recommended every 12 months. Can consider every 6 months. 18-64 years With severe [...]
Finding the right medical centre for your women's health needs is crucial. The specialist you choose will be essential to your physical, emotional, sexual, and reproductive health. That is why you must choose a trustworthy Adelaide Hills Medical Centre. Location, working hours, and insurance coverage are all essential aspects to [...]
Each year in Australia, 1,550 women are diagnosed with ovarian cancer according to the Australian Government’s Cancer Australia research findings. The symptoms of ovarian cancer can be vague and similar to other conditions so it is important that women are aware of their own bodies. There is no screening test [...]
The latest statistics from the Australian Bureau of Statistics (November 2023) state that the life expectancy of Australian males is 81.2 years and for females is 85.3 years. This is a slight decrease from the period 2019 – 2021. It is also commonly reported that men would rather ignore their [...]
