Author Archives: "Jan Roberts"

Women in their 40s hoping to defy their biological clock are trying for test-tube babies in increasing numbers despite a one in 10 chance of success per treatment cycle. Births of test-tube babies are booming, spurred by Medicare changes after

Popeye eats all his spinach … and lives to fight another day. He scoffs a can full of the green stuff, his muscles bulge and he’s off and running. Yeah, yeah, I know, he’s a cartoon character, but poetic license

We know that sperm are very susceptible to damage! Taking up to four months to form, they’re adversely affected by a host of dietary, lifestyle and environmental factors.

My last job as a community pharmacist before becoming a full-time mother, was five years in Sydney’s vibrant Chinatown! It was one of the most interesting periods of my pharmacy career – a wonderful mix of both Australian and Chinese

A chemical found in plastics used for everything from water bottles to dental fillings poses a serious health risk, environmentalists and researchers say, although the jury has yet to deliver a final verdict. Bisphenol A (BPA) is added to hard,

And it’s healthier sperm we’re after. Revolution is a product that can help. FREQUENT sexual activity improves the genetic quality of sperm and may help some couples conceive, fertility specialists have found. A study of men revealed that genetic defects

Wondering why junior always opts for oh-so-bland? Or very sweet or very salty? Why does he avoid the subtle or adventurous tastes and textures? Ever think it might be due to your own pregnancy and breastfeeding diet? Well it certainly

It’s not surprising that the health of women today is a reflection of our larger environment. That includes both the macro‐ and micro‐environments before conception, in utero, during birth and breastfeeding, through infancy and beyond.

I’ve spent more than 40 years in the health care industry. Since 1987 I‘ve written and lectured to health professionals of many persuasions, as well as to the general public. During those years, I’ve learned that the most valuable counseling