Category: Health

This Friday is World Bipolar Day 2018 – a chance to spread awareness and eliminate the social stigma of a mental health disorder that affects about 60 million people globally.
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There’s a pill that, when taken once a day, can prevent HIV infection. It’s called pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) and at the moment it’s prohibitively expensive. In 2016, for example, one year’s supply could
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There’s nothing wrong with wanting to nourish your body with nutritious foods. But many of the so-called ‘superfoods’ touted in the news, on social media or even in your workplace
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Mental decline typically begins before the age of 40, yet few people look after their brain as well as their heart or muscles. But there are many things you can
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Endometriosis is more common than you might think, affecting 1 in 10 women – and often leads to pain and infertility.  And despite the buzz surrounding actor/director Lena Dunham’s recent hysterectomy for endometriosis
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Australian rugby players are among the toughest in the world – and league fans, especially, love to watch a tough game.  So are the hard hits and full-body contact involved
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Women planning to get pregnant should strongly consider losing weight if they’re obese or overweight, experts say, as being overweight at conception has been linked to pregnancy complications and poor
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Heart disease kills one Australian every 27 minutes, and 9 in 10 people have at least one risk factor for heart disease. But there are things you can do to reduce
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Free screening kits for bowel cancer are being mailed to the homes of older Australians – but not all people are taking advantage of this potentially life-saving initiative. By 2020, every eligible
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This week, millions of students across Australia return to or start school. Here are 5 top tips to help your child navigate their way into a healthy and happy school year. The
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