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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, which carry oxygen from the lungs around the body. It's important treat the cause of the anaemia.

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.

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.

Iron studies blood test

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 health problems.

Foods high in iron

The best source of iron is animal-based foods like meat and eggs (called 'haem iron'), but many plant-based foods are also rich in (non-haem) iron.

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.

Vitamin C and your health

Vitamin C keeps your bones and connective tissues healthy, allows you to absorb iron and helps prevent infections. Here's how to get your recommended intake.

Vitamins and minerals explained

Vitamins and minerals are necessary for the healthy functioning of our bodies. A balanced diet will meet most of your needs by the foods you eat.

Foods high in zinc

Foods high in zinc include oysters, red meat, poultry, beans, nuts, crab, lobster and dairy products. Here's how to get enough zinc in your diet.

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.

Vitamins and minerals

Find out about the vitamins and minerals that are essential for your health, where you can find them and when you may need to take supplements.

Magnesium and your health

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.

8 ‘healthy’ habits that might not be so healthy

'Healthy’ habits, such as removing ear wax or drinking kombucha, might not be that healthy after all. They might even be harmful. Check this list and start 2020 right.

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

Wonder why psychiatrists and psychologists are different? Did you know that prebiotics and probiotics are not the same? Learn the differences between those things, and more.

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.

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.

Blood tests A-Z

From the fasting blood glucose test to the prostate (PSA) test, there are many kinds of blood tests. Browse the index and learn how to prepare for your test.

Restless legs syndrome

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

Healthy eating over 60

As your body changes over time, so do your nutritional needs. Here's how to get enough fibre, vitamins, minerals and more in your diet as you age.

Thalassaemia

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

Dietary supplements

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

Vitamin C deficiency

Vitamin C deficiency is rare in Australia where fresh produce is generally readily available. Vitamin C deficiencies are largely preventable - learn how here.

Healthy at home

Australians are spending more time at home than ever before. With information and support, you can manage much of your health and mental wellbeing at home.

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.

What is a haematologist?

A haematologist is a specialist doctor who treats conditions that affect the blood – such as leukaemia and haemophilia – and the organs that make the blood.

How colds and flu impact blood donations — and how you can help

Up to 1,400 people per day are cancelling their blood donation appointments, following an early start to the cold and flu season. Here's how your donation can help.

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.

Foods high in vitamin C

Vitamin C is an essential nutrient. Fruits and vegetables are the best source of vitamin C. Here's how to maintain a balanced diet.

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How to meet your iron needs - infographic

Haemochromatosis

Anaemia

Vegetarian and vegan diets

Red blood cells

Iron studies blood test

Foods high in iron

Iron deficiency

Vitamin C and your health

Vitamins and minerals explained

Foods high in zinc

Zinc and your health

Vitamins and minerals

Magnesium and your health

8 ‘healthy’ habits that might not be so healthy

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

6 New Year’s resolutions worth keeping

Heavy periods

Blood tests A-Z

Restless legs syndrome

Healthy eating over 60

Thalassaemia

Dietary supplements

Vitamin C deficiency

Healthy at home

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

What is a haematologist?

How colds and flu impact blood donations — and how you can help

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

Foods high in vitamin C

Medicine info: Brand names

Medicine info: Active ingredients

Life stage

How to meet your iron needs - infographic

Haemochromatosis

Anaemia

Vegetarian and vegan diets

Red blood cells

Iron studies blood test

Foods high in iron

Iron deficiency

Vitamin C and your health

Vitamins and minerals explained

Foods high in zinc

Zinc and your health

Vitamins and minerals

Magnesium and your health

8 ‘healthy’ habits that might not be so healthy

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

6 New Year’s resolutions worth keeping

Heavy periods

Blood tests A-Z

Restless legs syndrome

Healthy eating over 60

Thalassaemia

Dietary supplements

Vitamin C deficiency

Healthy at home

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

What is a haematologist?

How colds and flu impact blood donations — and how you can help

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

Foods high in vitamin C

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