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MyDoctor

MyDoctor is Australia’s go-to independent resource for clinically verified health news and advice.

Vision and mission

MyDoctor exists to improve the health and wellbeing of all Australians. Featuring prescription and over the counter medicine information, health news and advice, calculators and tools and downloadable brochures, MyDoctor shares information in an accessible and engaging format.

How MyDoctor can help

MyDoctor demystifies the health and wellbeing concerns of people of all ages using the same key approaches taken across all of Tonic Media’s network.

  • Mythbusters: busting common health and wellbeing myths.
  • No Silly Questions: data-led approach to FAQs, we answer the most common questions people are searching for about conditions, procedures and treatments.
  • Health News: we cover breaking health and wellbeing news and separate the fact from fiction.
  • What It Feels Like: we share lived experiences through case studies and first-person narratives.
  • Make The Most Of It: we prepare patients for common medical consults, procedures and tests, arming them with all they need to know to “make the most of” their facetime with clinicians.

We are also official information publishers of Australia’s Consumer Medicine Information (CMIs), sharing medication information from MIMS Australia.

We also feature interviews, guest posts and articles from trusted authorities on weight loss, women’s health, household health, children’s health and many more topics.

Programs and apps and tools

  • Consumer Medicine Information (CMIs)
  • BMI calculator
  • Pregnancy due date calculator
  • Basal metabolic rate calculator
  • Ovulation calculator
  • Calories burned calculator
  • Ideal weight calculator
  • Target heart rate calculator

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Last reviewed: July 2024

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12 surprising ways menopause changes your body - myDr.com.au

View our animation to see menopause symptoms and discover the effects of menopause on the mind and body.

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Fever - myDr.com.au

A fever is when the body temperature rises above normal. Find out about taking a temperature, how to treat a fever, and when to see your doctor.

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Chilblains - myDr.com.au

Chilblains are small, painful red/purple bumps on the skin that develop after exposure to cold, damp conditions. Usually found on the fingers, toes, ears, nose or heels, they are one of the mildest but most common forms of cold injury.

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Cold sore infections - myDr.com.au

Find the answers to common questions about cold sores, irritating blisters which are caused by the herpes simplex type 1 virus and can be triggered by stress, fatigue or exposure to sunlight.

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Menopause: what you can expect - myDr.com.au

Menopause is the time when your periods stop for good. Each woman will experience menopause differently, and there are treatments available for symptoms.

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Laser therapy - myDr.com.au

Laser therapy is used as a treatment for a wide range of skin and cosmetic conditions, including signs of ageing, sun damage, tattoo removal and hair removal. 

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Vaccinations for older people - myDr.com.au

Older people should be vaccinated against influenza, pneumococcal disease and shingles - 3 common but potentially dangerous diseases. Tetanus, diphtheria and whooping cough boosters are also recommended.

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Tuberculosis - myDr.com.au

Tuberculosis (TB) is a contagious, potentially fatal, infection that most commonly affects the lungs.

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Pulmonary hypertension - myDr.com.au

Pulmonary hypertension is a condition where the blood pressure in the pulmonary arteries (vessels that carry blood from the heart to the lungs) is higher than normal, putting a strain on the right side of the heart.

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Habit cough in children - myDr.com.au

A habit cough is a repetitive cough that occurs in the absence of any underlying disease. The cough is usually loud, harsh, honking or barking, and usually affects school age children.

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