Health Matters Archive

The effects of lighting another cigarette

If you're about to light up another cigarette this interview with Respiratory Physician Dr Dan Steinfort may give you pause to think again.

Addictive Behaviours

There's been a breakthrough in treatment of people who may be both a drug addict and alcoholic - An interview with Professor Greg Whelan from the Victorian Addiction Unit at North Eastern Rehab.

Surviving the Bushfires

Jenny Taylor and her family are lucky to have survived the tragic February bushfires in Victoria but lost their house in the process. She talks about starting again and all that involves.

Avoiding Heart Attacks

What to do to avoid heart attacks, still the biggest cause of avoidable deaths.

Federal Government Maternity Services Report

Federal Health Minister Nicola Roxon discusses the newly released Maternity Services Report and outlines plans to improve and increase services.

Men's Rural Health

Consultant Psychiatrist at The Melbourne Clinic, Dr Michael Maloney talks about the mental health of men in rural Victoria and why many are reticent about seeking help with mental problems.

Fiona Tries Circus Life

Fiona Lloyd from John Fawkner Private Hospital tells why she "ran away" to join the acclaimed Cirque du Soleil. Now back in Melbourne, Fiona shares fond memories of life on the road.

Smoking and Bipolar Link

Professor Michael Berk from The Geelong Clinic discusses smoking and bipolar disorder, which he says are often linked.

Postnatal Depression

Professor Anne Buist from Northpark Private Hospital explains the vagaries of postnatal depression and why women must be encouraged to speak up and ask for help.

The Problem Behind Public Hospital Waiting Lists

Healthscope Chief Medical Officer Dr Michael Coglin reveals the hidden costs of public hospital waiting lists and why they will continue to grow without political intervention.

Jobs for People With a Mental Iillness

Part One - Employing people with a Mental Disorder, Dr Geoffrey Waghorn from the Queensland Centre for Mental Health Research says new job programs will give sufferers much needed help.

Part Two - Tracey Swadling from Interact Employment Services on local regional action to get jobs for people with a mental illness.

Help for Eating Disorders

The Geelong Clinic's Clinical Director Dr Peter O'Keefe discusses the support and treatment of patients with eating disorders and how people develop them.

Increasing cases of breast cancer

The number of women with breast cancer has doubled in the last twenty years. While awareness has also dramatically increased, Breast Care Nurse Tracey Moroney says many women are still afraid to seek help.

Link eye drops of depression

A link has been made between eye drops and depression in some people. Professor Isaac Schweitzer from The Melbourne Clinic says while cases might be few, they can be extremely severe.

Happiness not watching television

Many things make us happy a new survey says people who are the least happy watch a lot of television.