Teenagers - sexual behaviour
This is a snapshot of the sexual behaviour of young people in Australia. Unsafe sex practices and unwanted pregnancy are significant health issues for Australian teenagers. Unsafe sex practices and unwanted pregnancy are significant health issues ... [... more]
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Lesbian issues
There is nothing wrong with being a lesbian. It can take some time to work out whether you are lesbian or not. If you are confused there are confidential services you can telephone for advice and support. Women usually question whether they are ... [... more]
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Inhalants - Better Health Channel.
Some chemical substances, or inhalants, release fumes at room temperature. Breathing in these fumes produces a quick 'high', which is similar to feeling drunk. Some chemical substances release fumes or vapours at room temperature. Breathing in ... [... more]
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Sex and sexuality ... all about
Sex and sexuality raises many health issues for men and women. Find out about being gay, lesbian or bisexual, the needs of adolescents and how menopause might affect sexuality. Also read about contraception, impotence and sexually transmissible ... [... more]
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Weight loss ... all about
Fad diets don't work, but what does help long-term weight management? If you want to lose weight or even gain weight, how can nutrition and exercise help? Learn how to read food labels, what proteins and carbohydrates really do and even how to ... [... more]
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Girls growing up ... all about
Girls need to stay safe and healthy. Teenagers and parents can learn about safe sex, drugs, relationships, diet, nutrition, exercise, smoking and body image. Other topics include menstruation, contraception, pregnancy, abortion and how to protect ... [... more]
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Ear and body piercing - avoiding infections
If you want your ears or other body parts pierced you should choose a body piercing shop that is registered with their local council. The operator should comply with health regulations to avoid the risk of spreading serious infections such as ... [... more]
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Libido - relationship issues
Libido means sex drive. Sexual desire varies enormously from one person to the next. Relationship issues can be an underlying cause of reduced libido. Counselling may help to address these issues. Libido means sex drive. The desire for sex varies ... [... more]
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Teenage health
The pressures and challenges faced by young people include negotiating sex and making choices about social and illicit drug use. Alcohol and cigarettes are the most common drugs used by teenagers. Young men are more likely than young women to ... [... more]
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FReeZA explained
Alcohol - teenagers. The FReeZa program is a State Government of Victoria initiative, designed to assist with the promotion of bands and the staging of drug and alcohol free events for all ages across Victoria FReeZA is a $2 million Victorian ... [... more]
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Glandular fever - Better Health Channel.
Glandular fever (or kissing disease) is the common term used to describe a viral infection called infectious mononucleosis. Glandular fever most commonly affects young adults and leads to fever, a sore throat and swollen lymph nodes. There is no ... [... more]
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Weight loss and carbohydrates
Carbohydrates are the only fuel source for many vital organs, including the brain, central nervous system and kidneys. Low carbohydrate diets are popular again, even though they may be dangerous. A diet high in protein and fats can lead to ... [... more]
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