The kidneys are two small fist-sized, bean-shaped organs situated on the lower back of the abdomen. Small they may be, but they do an enormous job. In fact, one functioning kidney is essential for life – a really good reason then for celebrating what is known as World Kidney Day; this year on 11...
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On the evening of 14 November – and maybe for a few nights either side as well – the Arts Centre Spire in Melbourne will be lit blue. It’s just one of several major landmarks in Australia and what’s expected to be over 1000 buildings and monuments worldwide that will take on a temporary...
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National Diabetes Week has again focused our attention on the fastest growing non-infectious disease in the world. And this year there is special emphasis on the association between diabetes and high blood pressure.
Uncontrolled diabetes poses a serious risk to our health. Complications can include blindness, kidney failure and increased risk of heart disease and...
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Over 500 major buildings and monuments worldwide will be lit blue on or around 14 November to commemorate World Diabetes Day.
World Diabetes Day is celebrated every year at this time. It was established over 15 years ago by the International Diabetes Federation (IDF) to co-ordinate education and awareness programs worldwide.
It might seem almost unnecessary...
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Australia’s Health 2008, the recently released report of the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare (AIHW), provided mostly good news; but bad news in one significant respect.
Worldwide, diabetes has reached epidemic proportions, and that epidemic has spread to Australia.
It’s been conservatively estimated that 1 million Australians are affected by diabetes and this number could...
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The Opera House in Sydney, Flinders Street Station in Melbourne, Old Parliament House in Canberra, Brisbane City Hall and many more buildings and monuments throughout Australia will all soon be coloured blue.
It’s not a massive repaint job, it will simply be done with lights; however, this blue tinge won’t only apply to buildings in...
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National Diabetes Week – this year 8-14 July – focuses our attention on the fastest growing non-infectious disease in the world.
In Australia more than one million people have diabetes. And half of these people are not aware they have it, thus putting their quality of life and indeed their life at great risk.
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