Young adults' health
Becoming a young adult means new responsibilities, including taking charge of your own health. Learn about things like contraception, sexually transmitted infections and the effects of drugs and alcohol.
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Life stages
Health information in relation to a number of different life stages and life events, such as babies and toddlers, children, teenagers, young adults, pregnancy, women's health, men's health, seniors and end-of-life issues.
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Surgery for pilonidal sinus
Pilonidal sinus is a common problem in young adults and is best treated by surgery. It can cause an abscess or continued discharge.
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Glandular fever
Glandular fever (also called the ‘kissing disease’) is an infectious disease which is common in teenagers and young adults. Learn how glandular fever can be spread.
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Teenagers' health
Growing up to a young adult can be exciting, but can also be tough for a lot of teenagers. Find out what to expect during puberty, and learn about health issues including acne, eating disorders, glandular fever and more.
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Meningococcal disease
Meningococcal disease is a serious infection caused by Meningococcus bacteria. It can develop quickly, and it can be fatal. Learn about the bacteria and how it’s spread, common symptoms and when to seek medical attention.
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WorryTime app
WorryTime by ReachOut.com gives people a place to store their daily worries. It is a free app that is suitable for ages 12+ and is available from the Apple App Store.
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Meningitis
Meningitis can be a life-threatening illness requiring urgent medical treatment. Learn more about meningitis, including the common symptoms.
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Aortic coarctation
This is a heart condition in which a section of the aorta, an important blood vessel, is narrowed. Aortic coarctation mainly affects newborn babies.
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Retinitis pigmentosa
Tunnel vision and night blindness are just 2 of the symptoms caused by the genetic eye disorder retinitis pigmentosa. Learn more about it here.
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Pityriasis rosea
Pityriasis rosea is a pink, scaly and inflamed skin rash. Cool baths can help soothe the skin; sunlight can help fade the rash. Learn more here.
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Pneumothorax
Pneumothorax (known as collapsed lung) is a reasonably common condition that occurs when air leaks into the space between the lung and chest wall.
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Bowel cancer in young people on the rise — here’s what to look out for
Bowel cancer more commonly occurs in older people, while rates of the deadly disease in younger people are going up. But whatever your age, it's important to know the warning signs and symptoms of bowel cancer. Learn more here.
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Primary amoebic meningoencephalitis (PAM)
Primary amoebic meningoencephalitis is a rare, but serious disease. It leads to inflammation of the brain. Infection can happen from water-based activities.
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Can you boost your immune system against the COVID-19 coronavirus?
It's OK to feel anxious about the COVID-19 coronavirus. Here's what you can do to protect yourself from viruses — and what won't help, such as vitamin supplements.
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Appendicitis
Learn about appendicitis, an inflammation of the appendix, including possible causes, common symptoms and the main treatment options.
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Rural or remote mental health
Life in rural and remote locations can be rewarding, but it can also be tough for people living there to access support for mental health problems.
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Stress in young people
Young people report higher stress levels — and for different reasons — than older Australians. Learn more here.
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Pinnaplasty (child)
Pinnaplasty for children permanently makes your child’s ears sit closer to the sides of their head.
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Huntington's disease
Huntington's affects the nervous system and worsens over time. Symptoms include difficulty controlling limbs, and cognitive and emotional changes.
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Healthy things to do with your kids these school holidays
Check out these healthy activity ideas if you're struggling to find things to do with your children these school holidays.
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How to get help with mental health during the COVID-19 pandemic
If you’re concerned about your mental health because of the COVID-19 crisis, here are some of the tips, services and resources available to help you.
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Panic attacks and panic disorder
Panic attacks and panic disorders have distinct features that set them apart, read more to learn how to identify symptoms of each condition.
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Bowel infections
Bowel or gastrointestinal infections can affect anyone. Learn about the causes, symptoms, treatment and prevention of different bowel infections.
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Bone cancer
Primary bone cancer, which begins in the bones, is rare. But many other cancers, such as lung or breast cancer, can then spread to the bones.
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Polio (poliomyelitis)
Polio is a highly contagious viral infection. It can cause paralysis and death, so immunisation is important to prevent polio. Learn here about symptoms, how polio is spread and treatment options.
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Counsellors and counselling
Counsellors work in mental health and other settings. They specialise in building relationships based on discussions between the client and counsellor.
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How to come out of a COVID-19 lockdown if you’re feeling anxious
Australia is hitting vaccination targets, which hopefully means the end of lockdowns. But what if, instead of excited about reopening, you're apprehensive?
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Rheumatic heart disease
Rheumatic heart disease is a condition that develops when the body’s heart valves are damaged by rheumatic fever. It is serious, but it’s also entirely preventable.
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What to do if you’re feeling stressed or helpless about a natural disaster
Feeling stressed, scared or anxious about a natural disaster is normal, even if you’re not directly affected. Here's how to help yourself, and how to donate.
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