Spiders - Better Health Channel.
Australia has about 2,000 species of spiders. Most spiders are relatively harmless to humans. First aid for a venomous spider bite depends on the species of spider. If in doubt, always seek medical attention. Spiders are members of the class ... [... more]
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Goitre - Better Health Channel.
A goitre is an enlargement of the thyroid gland. Symptoms of a goitre include enlargement of the throat, ranging from a small lump to a huge mass, swallowing problems and breathing problems. Causes include iodine deficiency and thyroid ... [... more]
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Bullying - Better Health Channel.
Bullying is ongoing aggression by children or adults against another child or children. Schools, early childhood services and sporting or interest groups are responsible to prevent bullying. Parents can help by believing and supporting their ... [... more]
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Kidney failure - Better Health Channel.
Kidney disease can sometimes lead to kidney failure. If kidney disease is found early, medications and lifestyle changes can increase the life of your kidneys. However, if the kidneys fail completely, they don't often recover. People with kidney ... [... more]
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Sunburn - Better Health Channel.
Sunburn is the skin's reaction to ultraviolet radiation (UV) in sunlight. Skin damage may be mild or severe, but blistered burns need medical attention. Long-term effects of repeated sunburn include premature wrinkling and increased risk of skin ... [... more]
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Braille - Better Health Channel.
Braille is a writing system for blind and vision impaired people. It is made up of raised dots that can be 'read' by touch. Just about any written information can be presented in braille, including books, music, mathematics and knitting ... [... more]
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Cadmium - Better Health Channel.
Cadmium is a metal with many uses, including the manufacture of batteries. High exposure to cadmium has been linked to a range of health problems, including certain kidney and lung conditions. The health effects of cadmium vary, depending on how ... [... more]
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Syphilis - Better Health Channel.
Syphilis is a sexually transmissible infection (STI) that can be treated with penicillin. Syphilis may have no symptoms so regular sexual health check-ups are recommended. Men who have sex with other men and people who have sex in countries where ... [... more]
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Hay fever - Better Health Channel.
Hay fever, also called allergic rhinitis, is common in spring because it is often caused by an allergy to grass pollen. Hay fever can occur at any time of the year as an allergic reaction to dust mites, mould and animal fur or hair. Symptoms ... [... more]
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Worry - Better Health Channel.
Some people are troubled by constant and excessive worrying that seems difficult to control. This type of worrying is known as generalised anxiety disorder. Self-help strategies include relaxation and meditation, exercise, and practising the ... [... more]
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Transient ischaemic attack - Better Health Channel.
A transient ischaemic attack (TIA) is a mini-stroke that warns of an impending stroke within hours, days, weeks or months. The symptoms of a TIA only last a short time, followed by a full recovery. A transient ischaemic attack (TIA) is caused by ... [... more]
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Vitamin D - Better Health Channel.
Vitamin D helps your body absorb calcium through the small intestine. This is important for building strong bones, muscles and teeth. Most of our vitamin D is produced when UV radiation in sunlight hits our skin. Lack of exposure to sunlight can ... [... more]
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