Heart attack diagnosis

With a heart attack, every minute counts. Know the warning signs of a heart attack and what to do if you or someone around you experience the warning signs.

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Warning signs of suicide

This article covers the warning signs of suicide you should look out for and where to seek immediate help and support.

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Youth suicide

If you or someone you know is thinking about suicide, it’s important not to ignore the warning signs. There are things you can do to keep safe. Learn more here.

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Video: signs and diagnosis of dementia

Watch these videos below to learn from an expert about the early warning signs of dementia, when to talk with your doctor and how is dementia diagnosed.

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Bowel cancer diagnosis

Bowel cancer can develop without any early warning signs. Find out how bowel cancer is diagnosed.

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Bowel cancer symptoms

Bowel cancer can develop with few, if any, early warning symptoms. Find out what the symptoms for bowel cancer are.

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Full-fat dairy is OK, says the Heart Foundation, but watch your meat intake

The Heart Foundation has softened its advice on full-fat milk, yoghurt and cheese for healthy Australians, but warns against eating too much red meat.

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Just diagnosed with peripheral vascular disease

Receiving a diagnosis of peripheral vascular disease is a serious warning sign that you need to make significant lifestyle changes. Learn how to make those changes.

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Heart attack

Acting fast when you notice the warning signs of a heart attack could save your life — or someone else's. Here's how to recognise the symptoms.

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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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Scheduling of medicines and poisons

The ‘scheduling’ system for medicines and poisons in Australia divides these items into categories based on how they are made available to the public.

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Dementia symptoms

Because there are a number of different types of dementia, there can be varying symptoms. Find out about dementia symptoms.

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Seizures

Certain things are known to trigger seizures (or fits), such as flashing light, lack of sleep or drugs. Other causes include medical conditions. Find out more about seizures and what to do if someone has a fit.

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How you can help prevent suicide

More than 65,000 Australians attempt suicide every year, and 2,500 will die. But suicide may be prevented. Here's what you can do to help someone at risk.

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Living with bipolar disorder

Like many others suffering from a chronic condition, people with bipolar disorder can develop stay-well plans to help them manage their condition. Find out how to manage with bipolar disorder.

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Chest pain

Chest pain is any sort of pain felt in your upper body, from your jaw and shoulders down to your ribs. Find out the facts and when to be concerned.

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Just diagnosed with depression

Depression is a real illness with real symptoms. Find out more about what to do next when you just diagnosed with depression.

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Bushfires and your health

Bushfires bring with them health risks as well as risks to life, land and property. Find out how to prepare for a bushfire, including taking into account the health needs both of yourself and those you care for.

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Is my back pain serious?

Information on how to decide whether your back pain is serious, about the different symptoms, when to get medical help, and links to trusted resources.

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Osteoporosis symptoms

Osteoporosis develops slowly over several years. There are a number of symptoms associated with osteoporosis. Find out about the symptoms of osteoporosis.

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Osteoporosis

Osteoporosis is a condition that affects the bones, causing them to become weak and fragile. Learn about it's treatment, management and prevention.

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Epilepsy diagnosis

Epilepsy can be diagnosed by your doctor based on your history or by using medical tests such as a blood test. Learn more about how epilepsy can be diagnosed.

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Natural disasters

Find out how to be prepared for when natural disaster strikes.

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Hepatitis

Hepatitis is an illness that inflames and damages a person's liver. Here's what you need to know about the types, causes and symptoms of hepatitis.

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Anxiety - symptoms, treatment and causes

People with anxiety disorders may be unable to stop worrying about seemingly unimportant things, and perceive situations as being worse than they are.

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Chronic kidney disease

Chronic kidney disease is kidney disease that continues without improving. Find out more about chronic kidney disease.

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Atrial fibrillation

Atrial fibrillation (when part of the heart ‘quivers’ rather than beating normally) could lead to a stroke. Know the symptoms and decrease your risk.

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Maintaining healthy relationships

Maintaining healthy relationships is important. No relationship is perfect, and it takes time and commitment. Here are 9 things that can help keeping relationships strong.

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Colds and flu symptoms

Symptoms of a cold can include:sore throat, fever (a temperature of 38 °C or higher), sneezing, blocked or runny nose and cough. Learn about cold and flu symptoms.

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New phone app could reduce suicide risk

A new app could help mental health patients and reduce suicide risk, by sending counsellors data on mood, activity and adherence to medication.

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