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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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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Make a small change for better health
Introduce these small changes in your day to day choices, and you will reap the long-term rewards. Choosing tomato-based sauces (eg: marinara) instead of cream-based sauces (eg: carbonara) on pasta can save around 630 kJ. This small change in one ... [... more]
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Goitre - Better Health Channel.
A goitre is an enlargement of the thyroid gland. Causes include iodine deficiency and thyroid conditions, such as hyperthyroidism, hypothyroidism, nodules and cancer. Treatment depends on the cause. A goitre is an enlargement of the thyroid ... [... 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) caused by a bacterium and is easily treated. Condoms and dams reduce the risk of contracting syphilis. If you have syphilis, you should get tested regularly and make sure that any recent sexual ... [... more]
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Bullying - Better Health Channel.
Bullying is ongoing aggression by children or adults against another child or children. It can have detrimental effects on all involved. Schools, early childhood services and sporting or interest groups are responsible to ensure a safe ... [... 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. However, hay fever can occur at any time of the year. Symptoms include a running nose, sneezing and itchy, watering eyes. Hay ... [... 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 from food and drinks you consume. The bulk of our vitamin D intake comes from direct sunlight hitting the skin. A person who has very low levels of sunlight exposure is at risk of vitamin D ... [... more]
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