Fibromyalgia Syndrome (FMS)
Fibromyalgia syndrome (FMS) is a condition where pain occurs in muscles and surrounding structures without any obvious tissue damage. The pain is usually widespread. Researchers have suggested that FMS may be triggered by things such as viral ... [... more]
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Sharyn Ghidella
A: I get up at about 3.45am, which is way too early! I have three alarm clocks, and if I don't wake up after all three have gone off, then I'm not meant to wake up. A: It's called acting. You just put on a smile and pretend that you're awake. I ... [... more]
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Contraceptive implants: Implanon
Implanon is a small contraceptive implant that lasts for three years. Just four cm long and two mm wide (match stick size), it is inserted by a doctor trained in the procedure, under the skin just above the inside of your elbow. Implanon contains ... [... more]
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Tips for dealing with exam stress
With the HSC exams coming up, many teenagers are facing what is, for most, the biggest challenge yet. Everyone's individual reactions to it will be different. Many students, however, may be panicking. Follow our advice on taking exams, and reduce ... [... more]
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Childhood leukaemia fact sheet
Cancer afflicts about one in 550 children under the age of 15. Acute leukaemia is the most common form of childhood cancer, representing about 35% of cases. Acute leukaemia develops when white blood cells grow out of control and continue to ... [... more]
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Skin spots to watch
With our outdoor lifestyle and warm climate, Australia has the highest rate of skin cancer in the world. It's important to have your skin checked regularly by a doctor and to be on the lookout for any new spots and ones that change in shape ... [... more]
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Getting fit and losing weight after pregnancy
You're back home again. You're happy, but maybe not physically fit. That's perfectly normal, since your body has gone through significant changes during pregnancy and has worked very hard during the birth of your baby. When you give birth, you ... [... more]
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Dermatitis herpetiformis
Dermatitis herpetiformis (DH) is a blistering skin condition which is intensely itchy, even in the presence of a mild rash. It appears to be a genetically determined condition, and is not contagious. DH can flare up and subside even without ... [... more]
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Choosing the right shoes
Allow plenty of room for your toes - approximately a thumb's width of space between the end of your longest toe and the end of your shoe. Fit your shoes while standing, as your body weight influences position and fit. If you have one foot larger ... [... more]
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Sami Lukis
Graduated in 1992 from the Queensland University of Technology with a Bachelor of Business Communication, majoring in film and television. A: It's absolutely essential. For me it's really about feeling good, not looking good. I think quite a lot ... [... more]
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Deborah Hutton: my best times
The host of Channel Nine's Location Location, Deborah Hutton, shares some memorable moments from her life with us. I'd decided to leave high school halfway through the fifth form, and I'd left home as well (my poor mum). At 16, the cover of ... [... more]
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