Surf’s up in Sydney and along Australia’s east coast as school break, the holiday season, warm weather and consistent swells align to make surfing especially popular. In fact, the stretch from Christmas through the end of January is the busiest time of year for surfing, according to Australia’s Surfunation. Of course, the extra activity adds [...]
The recent outbreak of scurvy in Sydney reinforces the importance of diet to our overall well-being. The disease's oral health effects highlights the link between our systemic health and our oral health. Scurvy’s Return to Sydney Scurvy is caused by insufficient vitamin C, and the condition was a particular plague on sailors [...]
Australian researchers may have zeroed in on the cause of sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS), and it is related to a protein-like compound that also plays a role in sleep apnoea. A SIDS Breakthrough A team of researchers associated with the University of Sydney and the Royal Alexandra Hospital for Children found [...]
Teens and adults alike have embraced clear braces, which straighten teeth without glaring metal components and often in less time than required by traditional braces. The invisibility factor is especially appealing to adults, who often seek to straighten their smiles without drawing attention to their teeth at work or amid social outings. [...]
As many students in Sydney and across Australia face the end of the term, a number of major health organisations issued a new warning about the dental health and general health risks of soft drinks, particularly energy drinks high in sugar and caffeine. The Australian Dental Association (ADA), Cancer Council Australia, and Diabetes Australia are [...]
