13SICK Blog

What to do if you get sunburnt.

Australians are well aware of the dangers lurking in UV rays. We have the highest incidence of skin cancer in the world, and every episode of sunburn increases your risk of melanoma. So I don’t...

Healthy Apps for the new year

There are so many Apps available now to help us look after our health. Whether it’s eating well, finding the motivation to exercise, quitting smoking or keeping track of medications, there’s an App to help...

Keep your cool this summer

The best way to avoid getting symptoms of heat-related illness is to keep cool and drink plenty of water. If the day is going to be a scorcher, make plans to stay indoors or visit...

Summer’s tiny blood-sucking curse: the mosquito

In Australia, particularly in the northern regions, mosquitoes are responsible for the spread of dangerous diseases such as Dengue fever, Ross River fever, Australian encephalitis, and Barmah Forest virus....

’Tis the season for food poisoning

The hot weather, preparing meals for large family gatherings, a crowd of people in the kitchen, cooking and eating outdoors, and an overcrowded fridge can all lead to slip-ups with food safety....