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Should I be tested for heart disease?

Understanding heart disease risk can help you reduce your risk and protect your heart. Find out more about heart disease risk and heart disease tests.

Coronary heart disease

Coronary heart disease (CHD), also known as 'coronary artery disease', causes angina and heart attacks. Learn how to reduce your risk of CHD.

Metabolic syndrome

Metabolic syndrome is a group of health conditions that raise stroke, heart disease and type-2 diabetes risk. Read about symptoms and treatments.

Pre-diabetes

Pre-diabetes is when your blood sugar levels are higher than normal. Learn about lifestyle changes that can stop you getting type 2 diabetes.

Vitamin B deficiency

Vitamin B deficiency can happen when you don’t get enough of the right nutrients. Learn about the symptoms of vitamin B deficiency.

Heart attack symptoms: males vs females

Find out about the differences in heart attack symptoms between males and females, and about what can increase your risk of having a heart attack.

Thrombosis

Thrombosis, such as deep vein thrombosis (DVT), is where a blood clot forms in a vein or artery. Learn about the risk factors and how to prevent it.

Suicide warning signs

Recognising warning signs of suicide, determining those who are most at risk, and knowing how to access support could help save a life.

Osteopenia

If you have osteopenia, your bones are weaker than normal. Osteopenia is less severe than osteoporosis but you need to take care if you're at risk.

Should I be checked for skin cancer?

Learn when to get a skin cancer check, key risk factors and how to check your skin for early signs. Early detection improves treatment outcomes.

Manage your health in your 40s

Be aware of the health conditions that affect people in their 40s. Learn how to reduce your risks and manage your health at this stage of life.

Mouth cancer

Mouth cancer can affect your tongue, lips, cheeks or soft palate. Learn about risk factors, symptoms, treatment and importance of early diagnosis.

Oesophageal cancer

Oesophageal cancer develops in the 'tube' between the throat and the stomach. It's a serious condition — learn about the risk factors and symptoms.

Bone density scan

Find out if you need a bone density scan and how this medical test is used to help identify low bone density and diagnose osteoporosis.

Kidneys

The kidneys' main functions are to filter or 'clean' your blood of waste products and help control your blood pressure. Find out how they work.

Body image

An unhealthy body image affects your mental health and wellbeing. It may lead to an eating disorder. Here are some tips to improve your body image.

Sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS)

Find out how to reduce the risk of sudden unexpected death in infancy (SUDI) and sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS) — one of the main causes of SUDI.

Throat cancer

Throat cancer can be treated if diagnosed early so you should see a doctor if you're concerned. Learn about symptoms, diagnosis and treatment here.

Sun protection — infographic

If you need to go outside in the sun, it's important to protect you and your children's skin to reduce the risk of skin cancer. This infographic shows the sun protection measures you should take.

Haemophilia

Haemophilia is a disorder that stops blood from clotting properly. This makes bleeding hard to control. Learn more about how haemophilia is managed.

Polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS)

Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a common hormonal condition that affects the ovaries. Learn about its symptoms, treatment and complications.

Bowel cancer (colon and rectal cancer)

Bowel cancer is a common cancer, and early detection can increase the chance of successful treatment. Taking simple steps can help reduce your risk.

Gestational diabetes

Learn about the causes, risk factors and potential complications of gestational diabetes, when during pregnancy it occurs, and how it can be managed.

Cerebral palsy

Cerebral palsy damages your nervous system, affecting your movement and coordination. Read more about the causes, treatment and risk factors.

Deep vein thrombosis (DVT)

Deep vein thrombosis (DVT) is a blood clot that occurs in a vein. Complications can be serious. Find out about the symptoms and how to prevent a DVT.

Osteoporosis

Osteoporosis is a condition that affects your bones, causing them to become weak and fragile. Learn about its treatment, management and prevention.

Manage your health in your 50s

Be aware of the health conditions that can affect people in their 50s. Learn how to reduce your risks and manage your health at this stage of life.

Manage your health in your 70s and older

If you are 70 or older, you should be aware of common health conditions and their signs. Learn some ways to help manage your health as you age.

Thrombosis with thrombocytopenia syndrome (TTS)

Learn about TTS, a blood-clotting syndrome linked to the AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine (Vaxzevria). This vaccine is no longer available in Australia.

Healthy bones

From your 40s onwards, bones gradually lose their density. Follow these steps to help keep your bones healthy and avoid osteoporosis.

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Search results for: "risk factors"

Life stage

Should I be tested for heart disease?

Coronary heart disease

Metabolic syndrome

Pre-diabetes

Vitamin B deficiency

Heart attack symptoms: males vs females

Thrombosis

Suicide warning signs

Osteopenia

Should I be checked for skin cancer?

Manage your health in your 40s

Mouth cancer

Oesophageal cancer

Bone density scan

Kidneys

Body image

Sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS)

Throat cancer

Sun protection — infographic

Haemophilia

Polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS)

Bowel cancer (colon and rectal cancer)

Gestational diabetes

Cerebral palsy

Deep vein thrombosis (DVT)

Osteoporosis

Manage your health in your 50s

Manage your health in your 70s and older

Thrombosis with thrombocytopenia syndrome (TTS)

Healthy bones

Life stage

Should I be tested for heart disease?

Coronary heart disease

Metabolic syndrome

Pre-diabetes

Vitamin B deficiency

Heart attack symptoms: males vs females

Thrombosis

Suicide warning signs

Osteopenia

Should I be checked for skin cancer?

Manage your health in your 40s

Mouth cancer

Oesophageal cancer

Bone density scan

Kidneys

Body image

Sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS)

Throat cancer

Sun protection — infographic

Haemophilia

Polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS)

Bowel cancer (colon and rectal cancer)

Gestational diabetes

Cerebral palsy

Deep vein thrombosis (DVT)

Osteoporosis

Manage your health in your 50s

Manage your health in your 70s and older

Thrombosis with thrombocytopenia syndrome (TTS)

Healthy bones

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