Food intolerance
Usually, when adults think they have a food allergy, what they have is a food intolerance. Usually, when adults think they have a food allergy, what they have is a food intolerance. Unlike food allergies and coeliac disease, which are both immune ... [... more]
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Other changes
How do you know whether you are anaemic? You may not, like many people. You may experience certain symptoms — abnormal feelings or sensations — which may prompt you to consult a doctor. The severity of your symptoms depends not only on how ... [... more]
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Obesity in children - management
Parents can help their children to reach and maintain a healthy weight. Simple techniques in the home can have a dramatic effect on reducing childhood overweight and obesity. There's a lot parents can do to help their children reach and maintain ... [... more]
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Snack attack: best food cheats
Not all fantastic foods have to be laden with joules and additives. Next time you're reaching for a chocolate bar, take a look at the ninemsn list of good foods that are great to snack on. They taste delicious and will make you look great. A mug ... [... more]
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Cocaine Factsheet
Cocaine belongs to a group of drugs known as 'stimulants'. Stimulants speed up the activity of the central nervous system - the messages going to and from the brain. Amphetamines (or 'speed') and nicotine are also stimulants. Cocaine most ... [... more]
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What is a physical disability?
In the early years, children may have some difficulties in learning to move skilfully. This is not unusual. However, in some children, the muscles and nerves that control body movements may not be properly formed or may become damaged causing a ... [... more]
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Human papillomavirus (HPV) - immunisation
Human papillomavirus (HPV) is a common sexually transmitted infection and it usually does not cause any symptoms. About four out of five women will be infected with HPV at some time in their life. To have a Pap smear, you need to see a doctor, ... [... more]
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Cannabis - a factsheet
Cannabis comes from a plant called Cannabis Sativa. Cannabis, hashish and hashish oil all come from different parts of the plant. Each is a different strength with cannabis being the least powerful and hashish oil being the most. Using cannabis ... [... more]
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Features of Kabuki syndrome
Kabuki syndrome is a rare disorder. It is a genetic cause of developmental delay. Two doctors working independently in Japan, Dr. Niikawa and Dr. Kuroki, initially described Kabuki syndrome in 1981. The name "Kabuki make-up syndrome" was [... more]
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Asthma facts and statistics
Australia has the 3rd highest prevalence of childhood asthma in the world Asthma costs the Australian community over $700 million each year - in terms of medical costs and lost productivity One million school days are lost nationally each year ... [... more]
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How to be a beautiful bride!
An article on how to prepare mind and body for your wedding day. Most people want to look their best all year around, but there are times when you need to "pull out the stops" and make yourself glow with health and happiness. The bad news is [... more]
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Osteoporosis
Osteoporosis is a bone disease where they become brittle and are liable to break easily. Even the slightest bang or fall may cause fractures. Osteoporosis is one of the most common health conditions affecting Australians. According to ... [... more]
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