Opioid medicines and pain
Some pain medicines, such as opioids, need to be taken with care. Learn about the risks and benefits of opioids, side effects and pain-relief alternatives.
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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.
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Health risks after a cyclone or flood
Learn about cyclone and flood health risks. Contaminated floodwater, injuries, problems getting medicine, and snake or spider bites are common hazards.
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Hot weather risks and staying cool
Hot days and heatwaves can place extreme stress the body, and for some it can be dangerous. Here’s how to keep yourself and others cool and hydrated.
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Reducing your risk of developing a blood clot
Blood clots occur to prevent you from losing too much blood. They can form inside a vein and move to your lungs, causing pain or serious complications.
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What you need to know about any risks of bird flu in Australia
It's very rare for humans to get infected with bird flu. Learn about the causes and symptoms of bird flu and how it can be prevented.
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Metabolic syndrome
Metabolic syndrome is a cluster of risk factors that raise the risk of stroke, heart disease and type 2 diabetes. Find out its symptoms and treatments.
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Statins
Statins are medicines used to lower cholesterol and are recommended for people at risk of cardiovascular disease. Here's how statins work.
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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.
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Lynch syndrome
Lynch syndrome, formerly known as HNPCC, is a genetic condition that increases the risk of a person developing some cancers, such as bowel cancer.
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