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Feeling anxious from time to time is part of being human. But for around 1 in 5 Australians, anxiety becomes persistent enough to interfere with everyday life. If you’ve been feeling on edge, struggling to switch off, or noticing your body in a constant state of alert, you’re not alone, and you don’t have to navigate it on your own. This guide explains what anxiety is, the physical, behavioural and cognitive symptoms it can cause, what often drives it, and ...

Australian men live longer than they used to, but they still die younger than women, and most often from causes that could have been picked up earlier. The Australian Institute of Health and Welfare reports that a boy born in 2024 can expect to live to about 81.6 years, but men are more likely than women to delay seeing a doctor, more likely to shrug off symptoms, and around three times more likely to die by suicide. The conditions that ...

Flu season in Australia typically runs from April through to October, with cases peaking between June and September. For families across Brisbane’s southside, now is the time to start thinking about protection before the cooler months set in. Annual flu vaccination remains the single most effective way to reduce the risk of serious illness, hospitalisation and complications from influenza. The Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation (ATAGI) recommends that everyone aged six months and over receive a flu vaccine each ...

We’re excited to announce that Dr Mina Nemetallah will be practising from The Carina Medical & Specialist Centre from 7th April 2026. About Dr Mina Nemetallah Dr Mina Nemetallah is an experienced General Practitioner with decades of clinical practice. He graduated with a Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) from the University of Alexandria in Egypt in 1978, before relocating to Australia where he obtained his Australian Medical Council (AMC) certificate in 1992 and a Fellowship of the ...

If you’ve lived in Queensland for any stretch of time, you already know the sun here plays by different rules. It’s brighter, harsher, and more relentless than almost anywhere else on the planet. It’s also what makes life here so good: long summers, outdoor weekends, sport, beach trips, backyard barbecues.  But that same sunshine comes with a cost, and for too many, it’s one that goes unpaid until it’s far more serious than it needed to be. Queenslanders are among ...

Feeling exhausted no matter how much sleep you get? Finding it harder to focus at work? You might brush these symptoms off as just part of a busy life, but they could be telling you something important.  Iron deficiency is one of the most common nutritional deficiencies in Australia, and many don’t even realise they have it. While dietary changes and supplements can help boost iron levels for some, others may need a more direct solution: iron infusion therapy. Understanding ...

  We’re excited to announce that Dr Samantha Robinson will be working from The Carina Medical & Specialist Centre from 9/12/25.   About Dr Samantha Robinson Samantha is a locally trained GP who graduated from Medicine at the University of Queensland after having trained as a Radiographer at QUT. She has had extensive hospital experience in a broad range of specialties which has served as a solid foundation for her career as a family doctor.   Dr Samantha’s Specialities Samantha ...

Spring has arrived in Queensland, and with it comes longer days, warmer weather, and plenty of reasons to spend more time outdoors. But spring also brings a few health challenges that are easy to overlook. Seasonal allergies tend to flare up as plants release pollen into the air. Flu season doesn’t end just because the weather warms up. And if you’ve been putting off that routine health check, spring is an ideal time to finally book it in. Taking a ...

You’ve most likely had countless blood pressure tests during your life. These tests are standard in general check-ups, first appointments with a new doctor, and before most medical procedures. But do you understand what the numbers they reveal mean?   Understanding your blood pressure is important when it comes to protecting your long-term health. So let’s break it down for you. What Is Blood Pressure? Blood pressure tests allow doctors to measure exactly how hard your heart is working to ...