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Dr Duncan Jefferson

I'm English by birth, Celtic of inclination and Australian by choice.
I studied medicine in London but worked as a Doctor here in Perth WA,
where I now spend my time reading and writing on medical matters
after over 30 years in General Practice.

Recent Articles

HBF Run for a Reason

R4R is about health and it’s about helping others but most of all its a Community Event where people of all ages, all shapes and sizes, peoples from just about every continent under the Sun will come together and share the joys and delights of being able to walk/jog around this glorious City of ours here in Western Australia.
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World Asthma Day

Imagine trying to breathe through a straw. Suddenly, something you’ve done without thinking all your life becomes extremely hard work and focusses all of your attention on one thing - trying to stay alive!
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The human body continues to amaze!

Taking antibiotics has always been seen as a 'good idea'. Find out why antibiotics may affect the balance of bacteria in your body that keeps it balanced and healthy.
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Life is not always easy or fair

Dr Duncan comments on the process of assisted fertilisation, and the challenges of pregnancy and motherhood.
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Getting fit and staying injury free

Dr Duncan says, "Like all good things in life, an ounce of prevention is far better than a pound of cure! Be prepared, reduce your risks and then GFI ..... Go For It!"
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Recent Articles

  • R4R is about health and it’s about helping others but most of all its a Community Event where people of all ages, all shapes and sizes, peoples from just about every continent under the Sun will come together and share the joys and delights of being able to walk/jog around this glorious City of ours here in Western Australia.

    16 May | HBF Health | read more

  • Imagine trying to breathe through a straw. Suddenly, something you’ve done without thinking all your life becomes extremely hard work and focusses all of your attention on one thing - trying to stay alive!

    9 May | HBF Health | read more

  • Taking antibiotics has always been seen as a 'good idea'. Find out why antibiotics may affect the balance of bacteria in your body that keeps it balanced and healthy.

    2 May | HBF Health | read more


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