One in 13 Australian children aged 11 to 17 suffers from major depression. Yet up to 70 per cent of people reporting symptoms of depression will not seek treatment, a factor contributing to Australia's rising suicide rate.

Doctors are predicting the eradication of hepatitis C from Australia by 2026 after a dramatic take-up of new-generation "revolutionary" drugs.

Inflammation is the body's attempt at self-protection; the aim being to remove harmful stimuli and begin the healing process. While medication can ease aches, lifestyle choices matter too and avoiding these 10 foods is essential.