Welcome to Ask Doctor Zac, a weekly column from news.com.au. This week, Dr Zac Turner explores the truth behind pain relief.

Tonsillitis itself is not contagious. However, “the viruses and bacteria that cause tonsillitis are highly contagious and can ...

Stiffness, aches and pains are often associated with changes in weather, especially when temperatures begin to drop in the ...

With cold and flu season on the horizon, it’s time for a flu shot. It takes about two weeks after vaccination for immunity to ...

"Curiosity killed the cat" is an idiom used to warn people of the harms of seeking knowledge that could be dangerous. However ...

Tongue discomfort can be puzzling and painful, especially at the tip. Many things might cause this feeling, making us wonder ...

A GP shared the one thing that she recommends people do as soon as they notice cold symptoms. This helps to reduce the ...