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Osteoporosis – symptoms, diagnosis and prevention

Osteoporosis is a condition in which bones become fragile and brittle, leading to an increased risk of fracture. Osteoporosis is … See more

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WEBFind out what's involved if you take part in a clinical trial of a new medicine. Get the latest health and medical news from Australia and round the world, including stories about …

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Post-nasal drip: symptoms, causes and treatment

WEBa ‘tickle’ in the throat or sore throat; excess mucus (phlegm) in the throat; a blocked or runny nose; and (rarely) hoarseness or wheezing when breathing in. Post …

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Aerobic exercise: the health benefits

WEBImportantly, whereas fitness tends to be quite specific, many health benefits can be gained from any form of aerobic exercise. Additionally, the health gains can be …

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Osteoporosis: what it does to your bones

WEBBone health and what affects it. Bone is a living tissue that is in a state of constant turnover. Spongy bone turns over faster than cortical bone. Cells within the …

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Ideal Weight Calculator

WEBThe ideal weight calculator is a user-friendly tool crafted to evaluate whether your current weight aligns with the ideal range based on your gender and height. To make the most …

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Chronic kidney disease

WEBKidney Health Checks are recommended once every 1 to 2 years for people at increased risk of CKD. That includes those with diabetes, high blood pressure, cardiovascular …

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Is it genes or lifestyle that affects your health

WEBGenetic alterations increase the risk of a number of diseases. A study has found, however, that the type of lifestyles led by families may play a more important role than genes in …

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Testicular cancer

WEBTesticular cancer. Cancer that develops in a testicle is called testicular cancer. It usually starts as a painless lump or swelling just in one testicle. If diagnosed early, testicular …

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Ozempic, Wegovy, Saxenda and Mounjaro compared

WEBWe trawled through studies to compare the results, with the findings as follows: Liraglutide (Saxenda): 63.2% of study participants lost at least 5% body weight. 4. Semaglutide …

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Australian health system: how it works

WEBNot many health issues happen without a doctor being involved somewhere down the line and Australia has more than 25,000 doctors registered in general practice and around …

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Cholesterol lowering margarines

WEBHow much do I need to take? The Heart Foundation recommends eating 2-3 grams of plant sterols a day, from plant-sterol enriched foods. This equates to about 2-3 serves of …

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What Is Cholesterol

WEBCholesterol is not one substance. It is a whole series of blood fats, a whole collection of blood fats. It’s incredibly complicated. In your body, cholesterol is used to build up …

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Travel medical kit checklist

WEBHealth insurance card. Other items you should think about taking, depending on your individual needs and your destination, include: Regular prescription medicines, which …

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The short and long term effects of smoking, explained

WEBHow tobacco affects a person depends on many things including their size, weight and health, also whether the person is used to taking it. The effects of tobacco, as with any …

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Home oxygen precautions

WEBMake sure you have smoke alarms in your house. Keep the oxygen equipment clean and dust free. Always plug your oxygen concentrator into a grounded electrical outlet. Never …

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Magnetic resonance cholangiopancreatography (MRCP)

WEBMagnetic resonance cholangiopancreatography (MRCP) is a technique for viewing the bile ducts and the pancreatic duct. It can also show the pancreas, gallbladder and liver. …

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Ecstasy and the effects on the body

WEBLegal and health problems can also add to the strain on personal, financial and work relationships. Taking ecstasy with other drugs. The chances of an overdose are …

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Infectious diseases: when can my child go back to school or child …

WEBYes, until fully recovered or can go back 5 days after rash started. No (women of childbearing age working at the school/centre should ensure they are immune to the …

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