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Styes Better Health Channel

WEBA 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 better …

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Healthy living Better Health Channel

WEBInformation, recipes and tools for healthy living. Includes food and nutrition, fitness, weight management, physical activity, mental and emotional health, immunisation, safety and …

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Health checks for men Better Health Channel

WEBMen should have regular health checks. See your doctor for regular medical checkups to help you stay healthy and to pick up early warning signs of disease or illness. Doctors …

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Conditions and treatments Better Health Channel

WEBHealth and medical information for consumers reviewed by experts. Find out about the risks, symptoms, care and treatment of diseases and medical conditions. Includes …

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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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Asthma Better Health Channel

WEBAsthma is a common disease of the airways. During an asthma attack, the airways narrow, reducing the flow of air in and out of the lungs. This may lead to wheezing and coughing. …

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Sleep Better Health Channel

WEBSleep is important for the health of our body and mind. Lack of sleep can cause fatigue, poor concentration and mood changes. Common disorders include sleepwalking, …

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Skin Better Health Channel

WEBThe skin protects our body against injury and infection, regulates temperature and controls the loss of body fluids. Its two main layers are the dermis and epidermis. Skin can be …

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Home Better Health Channel

WEBHealth and medical information for consumers. Includes healthy living, weight management, recipes, physical activity, pregnancy, nutrition, children's health, and a range of …

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Genes and genetics Better Health Channel

WEBGenes are inherited and contain information that our cells use to control growth, development and health. Genetic changes disrupt these messages and can cause …

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Anxiety Better Health Channel

WEBAnxiety is extreme worry that interferes with our daily lives. Symptoms include panic attacks, physical fear reactions and attempts to avoid the situation. Anxiety disorders …

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Autoimmune disorders Better Health Channel

WEBAn autoimmune disorder occurs when a person's immune system mistakenly attacks their own body tissues. Different autoimmune disorders include diabetes, Graves' disease, …

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Food safety Better Health Channel

WEBFurther information related to this fact sheet: Food safety. Related information on Better Health Channel. Food allergy and intolerance.; Food poisoning - prevention.

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Osgood Schlatter syndrome Better Health Channel

WEBOsgood-Schlatter syndrome is a painful knee condition that affects adolescents. It often occurs during a growth spurt and is associated with physical activity. Symptoms include …

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