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Nervous system Better Health Channel

WEBThe nervous system helps all the parts of the body to communicate with each other. The brain and spinal cord make up the central nervous system. The other nerves of the body …

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Calcium Better Health Channel

WEBCalcium is vital for healthy teeth and bones. It also plays a crucial role in other systems of the body, such as the health and functioning of nerves and muscle tissue. Good …

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Hepatitis C Better Health Channel

WEBHepatitis C is a blood-borne virus that causes inflammation of the liver. It is commonly spread through sharing unsterile needles, syringes and other injecting drug equipment. …

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Department of Health and Human Services, Victoria, Australia

WEBThe Department of Health and Human Services, Victoria, Australia, is the government agency responsible for delivering health, human and social services to Victorians. …

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Congestive heart failure (CHF) Better Health Channel

WEBHeart Foundation Health Information Service Tel. 1300 36 27 87. Things to remember. CHF refers to the heart’s inability to pump enough blood to satisfy the needs of the body. The …

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Health checks for men Better Health Channel

WEBHealth checks and staying well should be part of your regular routine. This will help you stay healthy and pick up potential problems early. Things you can do at home include: …

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Human Services Victoria redirection page

WEBFor individuals. For Victorians seeking information about the department's services including: Concessions and benefits. Disability. Families and children. Housing and …

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Healthy living Better Health Channel

WEBHealthy mind articles. from all Healthy mind topics. Breathing to reduce stress Different healing systems have long realised the healing benefits of the breath, including yoga, …

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Heart conditions

WEBHeart Foundation Health information Service Tel. 1300 36 27 87 In an emergency, always call triple zero (000) Things to remember. Angina is chest pain caused by insufficient …

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Neuralgia Better Health Channel

WEBShingles – inflammation of a nerve, caused by infection with the herpes virus. This common type of neuralgia is known as post-herpetic neuralgia. The pain may remain long after …

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Diabetes and insulin Better Health Channel

WEBInsulin injections are needed when the body doesn't produce insulin, as in type 1 diabetes. Some people with type 2 diabetes need insulin injections, because tablets and lifestyle …

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Polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) Better Health Channel

WEBLocal women’s health clinic Community health centre. Things to remember. Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) can be associated with problems such as irregular menstrual …

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Sleep apnoea Better Health Channel

WEBIn Victoria, Australia. e.g. Collingwood VIC or 3066. For immediate, expert health advice from a registered nurse, call: Sleep apnoea occurs when the walls of the throat come …

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Styes Better Health Channel

WEBSummary. A stye is a sore and red lump near the edge of an eyelid. A stye is an infection of the eyelash follicle, usually caused by the staphylococcus bacterium. Most styes get …

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Food safety outdoors Better Health Channel

WEBFood poisoning is a real risk when taking food outside the home for packed lunches, picnics, camping, barbeques (BBQs) and other outdoor events, especially in warmer …

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Electric shock Better Health Channel

WEBElectric shock can cause injuries including burns and disturbances to heart rhythm (heart failure) that could be fatal. Always disconnect the power supply before trying to help a …

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