June 18, 2025
Long COVID can cause fatigue, breathlessness and brain fog after COVID-19. Learn the common symptoms, pacing and self-management tips, and when to see a GP.
June 1, 2025
Telehealth means seeing a doctor by phone or video. Here's how a telehealth GP consultation works, from booking and preparing to eScripts and follow-up.
May 30, 2025
Genital herpes is common and manageable, but surrounded by myths. Here are the facts about how it spreads, testing, relationships and treatment.
May 12, 2025
How antibiotics work, why they don't treat viral illnesses, common side effects, what antibiotic resistance is and how you can help keep antibiotics working.
March 18, 2025
How Medicare's 12-month rule for GP telehealth works, the main exemptions, what MyMedicare does, and why Teldoc's general consultations are private.
February 21, 2025
A practical, evidence-based guide to healthy eating using the Australian Dietary Guidelines, with tips for heart health, energy and mood.
December 21, 2024
What a valid Australian medical certificate should include, who can issue one, what doctors can and can't certify, and whether telehealth certificates are valid.
November 11, 2024
Most hair loss in men is male pattern baldness, but other causes matter too. Here's an overview of the causes, treatment options and when to see a GP.
November 5, 2024
Depression is common and treatable. Learn the signs, what can contribute to it, what helps and where to get support.
October 9, 2024
A plain-English guide to colds, flu, COVID-19 and RSV: symptoms, who's at higher risk, vaccines, self-care and when to get help.
October 9, 2024
Learn the difference between HSV-1 and HSV-2, what herpes symptoms look like, how it's tested and treated, and practical tips for living well.
October 6, 2024
Practical dental care for every age, plus when to see a dentist and the signs of a dental infection that need urgent care.
August 27, 2024
A practical step-by-step guide to getting a medical certificate by phone or video, with tips for work, university and carer's leave certificates.
July 21, 2024
Chlamydia is Australia's most common STI and often has no symptoms. Learn the signs, how testing and treatment work, why retesting matters and how to tell partners.
July 6, 2024
How a telehealth GP can support you to quit smoking or vaping, plus a plain-English guide to Australia's vaping laws.