Tracey Sullivan

Menopause and the lead-up to it (called perimenopause) is a time of huge change for women, both physically and mentally. While some women sail through… Read more »

Nearly all cervical cancers are caused by infection with the human papillomavirus (HPV). This virus infects cells on the cervix and causes changes that over… Read more »

Bowel cancer is the second biggest cancer killer in New Zealand (lung cancer holds first place), but it doesn’t need to be as it is… Read more »

Thanks to my dear little four-year-old niece, who pretty much lived in her plastic outdoor swimming pool in Auckland over this hot summer, I know… Read more »

Iron is a very important mineral in the body as every cell needs it to function healthily. The medical name for low iron levels is… Read more »

Nothing ruins a summer holiday quicker than a tummy bug. The vomiting, diarrhoea and stomach cramps that come with a bout of food poisoning (gastroenteritis)… Read more »

Our body’s way of cooling us down when we get hot, stressed or after exercising is to sweat. Sweat is a weak, salty solution produced… Read more »

Chicken pox is a common childhood disease caused by the varicella virus. It causes small itchy blisters to form on the skin and also makes… Read more »

Burnout is a term that is cropping up more and more, especially in the last 18 months as we all try to come to terms… Read more »

Hopefully the holidays put a stop to the headlice cycle at your child’s school. If you are one of the unlucky ones, the frustrating, time-consuming… Read more »