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Health checks, screenings and tests

Learn about the different health checks, screenings and tests that are available and at what time in your life you should have them.

Manage your health in your 40s

Be aware of the health conditions that affect people in their 40s. Learn how to reduce your risks and manage your health at this stage of life.

Manage your health in your 50s

Be aware of the health conditions that can affect people in their 50s. Learn how to reduce your risks and manage your health at this stage of life.

Manage your health in your 70s and older

If you are 70 or older, you should be aware of common health conditions and their signs. Learn some ways to help manage your health as you age.

Manage your health in your 60s

If you are in your 60s, you should be aware of some common health conditions. Find out their symptoms, how to prevent them and stay healthy.

Essential screening tests for men

Screening tests are health checks that aim to pick up health problems early in people who don't have symptoms of disease.

Getting the most out of your pharmacist

Pharmacists are qualified medicines experts who provide advice and counselling on products and general healthcare. Learn how community pharmacists can help you.

Health checks for women

A guide to routine health checks and tests for women, including mammogram, bowel cancer screening, blood pressure and more.

What to expect from a physical examination by your doctor

A doctor may need to examine your body to help them diagnose an injury or illness. Read more about your rights and your doctor’s responsibilities.

Men's health

Many men feel uncomfortable discussing health issues affecting them. Here’s advice on how to lower your cholesterol or spotting signs of depression, as well as information about other health problems

Your baby and the first few weeks

The first few weeks at home with your newborn can be an exciting but daunting time, particularly if you are new parents. Find out what care and support are available to you after you leave hospital.

Should I be tested for heart disease?

Understanding heart disease risk can help you reduce your risk and protect your heart. Find out more about heart disease risk and heart disease tests.

BMI calculator

Do you know how being overweight can affect your wellbeing? Estimate whether your weight is healthy by using the healthdirect BMI calculator to work out your BMI.

What you should know about breast cancer in young women

This Breast Cancer Awareness Month, learn how to spot the signs and symptoms of breast cancer — particularly if you're too young for routine mammograms.

A self-test is making cervical screening even easier

A ‘self-collection’ cervical screening test is now available, meaning females have another testing option.

Prostate specific antigen (PSA) test

A prostate specific antigen (PSA) blood test can be used to test for prostate cancer. It can also be used to monitor prostate cancer

How to feel calmer when having a cervical screening test

The cervical screening test only takes a few minutes every 5 years, but you may still feel unnerved. Here are ways to feel comfortable at your next test.

Circulatory system

The circulatory system includes the blood, heart and blood vessels. It moves oxygen and nutrients around the body and removes carbon dioxide to help keep your body cells healthy.

Coronary heart disease and atherosclerosis

Coronary heart disease (CHD), also known as ‘ischaemic heart disease’, is the most common form of heart disease. Learn how to reduce your risk.

Mammography

A mammogram is a type of x-ray used to screen for breast cancer. Learn more about the process, plus the benefits and risks of mammography.

Get behind bowel cancer screening

Free bowel cancer screening test kits are being sent to Australians aged from 50 to 74. Bowel cancer is one of the most curable cancers – if detected early on.

Cholesterol and lipid tests

Read about cholesterol (or lipid profile) blood tests, which look at cholesterol and other fats in your blood, and what the results mean.

Cervical screening test

Pap smears have been replaced by a new cervical screening test to detect human papillomavirus (HPV), helping protect women from cervical cancer.

Breast checks to detect breast cancer

Your risk of developing breast cancer increases with age. Here’s how to recognise symptoms and detect it early.

Kidney failure

Kidney failure (renal failure) is when your kidneys no longer work properly. Find out about the causes, symptoms and treatments for kidney failure.

How to reduce visceral body fat (hidden fat)

Visceral or 'toxic’ fat is the harmful fat around your heart and abdominal organs. Learn how to tell if you have visceral fat and how to manage it.

Urinary system

Your urinary system removes waste from your blood in the form of urine, as well as having other important functions. Learn how to keep it healthy.

Should I be checked for skin cancer?

Anyone can develop skin cancer and the risks increase as you grow older. Read on to find out how you can get a skin check.

Dental check-up

A dental check-up is when your dental practitioner checks inside your mouth and gives your teeth a thorough clean. Learn what it involves.

Family medical history

Knowing your family medical history is important. It can guide you in making changes that will reduce your risk of developing a hereditary condition.

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Life stage

Health checks, screenings and tests

Manage your health in your 40s

Manage your health in your 50s

Manage your health in your 70s and older

Manage your health in your 60s

Essential screening tests for men

Getting the most out of your pharmacist

Health checks for women

What to expect from a physical examination by your doctor

Men's health

Your baby and the first few weeks

Should I be tested for heart disease?

BMI calculator

What you should know about breast cancer in young women

A self-test is making cervical screening even easier

Prostate specific antigen (PSA) test

How to feel calmer when having a cervical screening test

Circulatory system

Coronary heart disease and atherosclerosis

Mammography

Get behind bowel cancer screening

Cholesterol and lipid tests

Cervical screening test

Breast checks to detect breast cancer

Kidney failure

How to reduce visceral body fat (hidden fat)

Urinary system

Should I be checked for skin cancer?

Dental check-up

Family medical history

Life stage

Health checks, screenings and tests

Manage your health in your 40s

Manage your health in your 50s

Manage your health in your 70s and older

Manage your health in your 60s

Essential screening tests for men

Getting the most out of your pharmacist

Health checks for women

What to expect from a physical examination by your doctor

Men's health

Your baby and the first few weeks

Should I be tested for heart disease?

BMI calculator

What you should know about breast cancer in young women

A self-test is making cervical screening even easier

Prostate specific antigen (PSA) test

How to feel calmer when having a cervical screening test

Circulatory system

Coronary heart disease and atherosclerosis

Mammography

Get behind bowel cancer screening

Cholesterol and lipid tests

Cervical screening test

Breast checks to detect breast cancer

Kidney failure

How to reduce visceral body fat (hidden fat)

Urinary system

Should I be checked for skin cancer?

Dental check-up

Family medical history

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