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Iron studies

Iron studies are blood tests that look at how much iron is in your blood and other cells. Too little or too much iron can cause problems.

Iron deficiency

Iron is an essential mineral for our bodies and when iron levels are too low it can cause anaemia. Read about how low levels of iron can lead to health problems.

Iron deficiency treatments

Treatment of an iron deficiency depends on its cause, but will often involve bringing iron levels back to normal levels by eating differently, supplements or transfusions.

What causes iron deficiency?

The three main causes of iron deficiency are not eating enough iron-rich foods, trouble with absorbing iron and blood loss. Find out more by reading our trusted partner content.

Foods high in iron

The best source of iron is animal-based foods like red meat but it’s also found in many plant-based foods. Learn more about iron-rich foods by reading our trusted partner pages.

Vegetarian and vegan diets

It's easy to be healthy on a vegetarian diet if you include plant-based foods from the 5 food groups. But a vegan diet requires extra care.

Iron deficiency symptoms

People who have an iron deficiency can often feel tired, dizzy or short of breath. Find out more about common iron deficiency symptoms by reading our trusted partner pages.

How to meet your iron needs - infographic

Need help getting enough iron? Check out this infographic to ensure you get an adequate iron intake with a balanced diet.

Haemochromatosis

Haemochromatosis causes the body to absorb too much iron, leading to organ damage. Blood tests will diagnose it, and treatments are available.

Anaemia

Anaemia is a lack of red blood cells. These cells are important because they carry oxygen from the lungs around the body. Learn here why it's important to find and treat the cause of the anaemia.

Restless legs syndrome

Restless legs syndrome is a condition that can make it hard for you to sleep. Learn more about its symptoms and how to treat it at home.

Leukaemia symptoms

Leukaemia symptoms are often mild at first, but slowly worsen over time. Find more about leukaemia symptoms.

Women don't need to 'put up' with heavy periods

Heavy menstrual bleeding affects 1 in 4 Australian women, but treatment is available. There's no need to suffer in silence.

G6PD deficiency

G6PD deficiency, sometimes called 'favism', is a genetic disorder that causes red blood cells to break down when exposed to triggers. People with G6PD deficiency can live a healthy life.

Vitamins and minerals

Vitamins and minerals are necessary for the healthy functioning of our bodies but if you have a balanced diet, most can be found in the foods we eat.

Zinc is a mineral that is essential for many of the body's normal functions and systems, including the immune system, wound healing, blood clotting, thyroid function, and the senses of taste and smell.

Magnesium

Magnesium is a mineral that people get from the food they eat, like vegetables, pulses, nuts, seeds and whole grains. Read about magnesium’s benefits.

What's the difference between food allergy and intolerance — and other health concepts?

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6 New Year’s resolutions worth keeping

Instead of joining a gym, cutting out carbs or attempting New Year's resolutions that are hard to stick to, these practical and doable health tweaks can make a big difference.

Red blood cells

Red blood cells carry oxygen around your body and transport carbon dioxide to the lungs. Learn about related health problems and how a healthy diet can help produce red blood cells.

Heavy periods

Your periods are heavy if you're using more tampons or pads than usual. Here's what you can do for heavy periods, starting with a doctor's visit.

Healthy eating over 60

Your body changes over time. Here's what to eat, how to maintain your appetite and stay well as you get older.

Thalassaemia

This inherited blood disorder prevents someone from making enough healthy haemoglobin to carry oxygen around the body, but it may not need treatment.

Vaginal bleeding self care

Trusted information about vaginal bleeding self care can be found on this page.

Food supplements

Also called dietary supplements or vitamin pills, food supplements may fill any nutritional gaps in your diet. But most people don’t need them.

Coeliac disease symptoms

Coeliac disease symptoms can vary from many to none at all. Find out about coeliac disease symptoms.

What causes lactose intolerance?

Lactose intolerance occurs when the body doesn’t produce enough lactase, the enzyme that breaks down lactose in the intestine. Here’s some common causes.

Complications of coeliac disease

There are a number of medical conditions associated with coeliac disease. Find out about complications of coeliac disease.

Heart murmur

Heart murmurs are extra sounds made by the heart. Some heart murmurs are serious, some are not — here's what you need to know.

Mouth sores and ulcers

An ulcer is a common type of mouth sore. It can make everyday tasks like teeth brushing, talking, eating and drinking feel uncomfortable.

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Iron studies

Iron deficiency

Iron deficiency treatments

What causes iron deficiency?

Foods high in iron

Vegetarian and vegan diets

Iron deficiency symptoms

How to meet your iron needs - infographic

Haemochromatosis

Anaemia

Restless legs syndrome

Leukaemia symptoms

Women don't need to 'put up' with heavy periods

G6PD deficiency

Vitamins and minerals

Zinc

Magnesium

What's the difference between food allergy and intolerance — and other health concepts?

6 New Year’s resolutions worth keeping

Red blood cells

Heavy periods

Healthy eating over 60

Thalassaemia

Vaginal bleeding self care

Food supplements

Coeliac disease symptoms

What causes lactose intolerance?

Complications of coeliac disease

Heart murmur

Mouth sores and ulcers

Medicine info: Brand names

Medicine info: Active ingredients

Life stage

Iron studies

Iron deficiency

Iron deficiency treatments

What causes iron deficiency?

Foods high in iron

Vegetarian and vegan diets

Iron deficiency symptoms

How to meet your iron needs - infographic

Haemochromatosis

Anaemia

Restless legs syndrome

Leukaemia symptoms

Women don't need to 'put up' with heavy periods

G6PD deficiency

Vitamins and minerals

Zinc

Magnesium

What's the difference between food allergy and intolerance — and other health concepts?

6 New Year’s resolutions worth keeping

Red blood cells

Heavy periods

Healthy eating over 60

Thalassaemia

Vaginal bleeding self care

Food supplements

Coeliac disease symptoms

What causes lactose intolerance?

Complications of coeliac disease

Heart murmur

Mouth sores and ulcers

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