Angiotensin converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors and angiotensin receptor blockers (ARBs)

You might take an ACE inhibitor or ARBs for hypertension or heart failure. They work by relaxing your blood vessels. You shouldn’t take both together.

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Diuretic medicines

Find out what diuretic medicines ('fluid tablets') are used for, how they work, the most common diuretics, and how to manage side effects.

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Quitting vaping: the health reasons why you should give up vaping

Thinking of quitting vaping? Having a reason can make it easier. Improving your health is a common motive. Here’s how quitting can boost your health.

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Pineal gland

Find out about the pineal gland. This is a very small gland in your brain that makes the hormone melatonin, which controls your internal body clock.

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Foods high in zinc

Foods high in zinc include seafood, red meat, poultry and dairy products. Discover which foods can help you meet your daily zinc needs.

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Foods high in magnesium

Magnesium is a mineral essential for healthy muscles, nerves, bones and blood sugar levels. Find out which foods are high in magnesium.

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Magnesium blood test

A magnesium blood test checks your magnesium levels. Find out how to prepare for a magnesium blood test and what your results may mean.

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Magnesium deficiency

Magnesium deficiency is when your body doesn't get all the magnesium it needs. Read more about magnesium deficiency symptoms, diagnosis and causes.

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Oxytocin

Oxytocin is a hormone that is stored and released by your pituitary gland. Learn about how oxytocin helps with labour and breastfeeding.

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Parathyroid glands

Your parathyroid glands are small glands that are found in your neck and make parathyroid hormone (PTH). Find out more about PTH here.

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Folate

Folate, also called folic acid, is needed by your body to grow and develop. It is especially important for pregnant women to get enough folate.

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Dihydrocodeine

Dihydrocodeine is an opioid-based cough medicine available from your pharmacist. It is categorised as a 'weak' opioid. Learn more here.

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Folate blood test

Folate is an important nutrient for making red blood cells. The folate blood test checks whether you have enough folate in your blood.

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Testosterone blood test

A testosterone blood test can show how much of the sex hormone testosterone is in your body. Males usually have more testosterone than females.

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Arsenic

Arsenic is a naturally occurring chemical found in water, food and soil that is toxic when someone is exposed to a significant amount.

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Zinc and your health

Zinc is a mineral that is essential for many of the body's normal functions. Learn how much zinc you need and easy ways to get it from your diet.

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Magnesium and your health

Magnesium is a nutrient essential for healthy muscles, nerves, bones and blood sugar levels. Read about the benefits of getting enough magnesium.

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Vaping

Vaping can cause harm to your health. There are laws in place about buying vapes and where you can use them. Learn more.

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Tadalafil (Cialis)

Tadalafil (Cialis) is a medicine used to treat erectile dysfunction (ED) in males. Learn how to use it safely, and side effects to watch out for.

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Sildenafil (Viagra)

Sildenafil (Viagra) is a medicine used to treat erectile dysfunction (ED) in males. Learn how it works, and the possible side effects.

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Ibuprofen

Ibuprofen treats fever and pain caused by inflammation. Learn more about how it works, how to take it and its possible side effects.

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Prednisolone

Prednisolone belongs to a group of medicines called corticosteroids, and helps to reduce inflammation in your body. Learn more about how to take it.

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Vitamin A and your health

Vitamin A (retinol) is important for your vision, skin and immune system. Most Australians can get enough vitamin A by eating a varied, healthy diet.

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Dairy foods

Dairy foods such as milk, yoghurt and cheese are rich sources of many vitamins and minerals, including calcium, which is essential to bone health.

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ADHD medicines

There are a few different types of medicine that you can use to help you manage ADHD. Read more about the types, benefits and side effects.

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Cefalexin (Cephalexin)

Cefalexin is used to treat bacterial infections. Read how cefalexin works; what the risks are and other treatment options available.

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Doxycycline

Doxycycline is an antibiotic medicine. Read what doxycycline is used for, how it works, its risks and what to do if you miss a dose.

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Zinc deficiency

Zinc deficiency is when your body does not have enough of the mineral zinc. Read more about zinc deficiency symptoms, diagnosis and causes.

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Melatonin

Melatonin is a hormone that is made in your brain. It helps to control how and when you sleep. Some people take it as a supplement for sleep problems.

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Adrenaline

Adrenaline (epinephrine) is a natural stress hormone. It is also a medicine used in emergencies for severe allergic reactions (anaphylaxis).

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