Metabolic diseases
Links to articles about metabolic diseases.
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Malabsorption syndromes
Information about malabsorption syndromes from our information partners.
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Endocrine diseases
Follow the links on this page to find trusted information about endocrine diseases.
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Risk Checker
Find out if you're at risk of heart disease, kidney disease or type 2 diabetes in just a few minutes using the healthdirect Risk Checker.
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Digestive system cancers
Information about digestive system cancers from leading Australian health organisations.
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Gastrointestinal illnesses
Gastrointestinal illnesses are very common. Some may last for only a day or two; others are long term. Learn here about their causes, symptoms and treatments.
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Irritable bowel syndrome infographic
Explore this infographic to learn about how to deal with the symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), and how you can prevent an attack of IBS.
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Urine colour chart
It's important to drink plenty of water every day to stay healthy. Use this urine colour chart to assess how hydrated you are.
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Water and your health — infographic
If your body doesn’t have enough water (dehydration), it won’t function well. This infographic shows why drinking plenty of water daily is essential.
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Diabetic ketoacidosis
Information about diabetic ketoacidosis, a condition caused when you have a high blood sugar level, and not enough insulin in your body to break it down to use for energy .
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