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Metabolic syndrome

Metabolic syndrome is a cluster of risk factors that raise the risk of stroke, heart disease and type 2 diabetes. Find out its symptoms and treatments.

Suicide warning signs

By knowing the warning signs of suicide, those who are most at risk, and by being aware of how to access support, you could help save a life. Find out more.

5 ways to reduce your risk of heart disease

Nine in 10 Australians have at least one risk factor for heart disease, but there are ways to reduce your risk and keep your heart healthy.

How to talk to someone about diabetes

Almost 300 Australians are diagnosed with diabetes every day. But type 2 diabetes can be prevented or delayed, if you know the risk factors.

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.

Knee pain

Knee pain is a common problem with a number of causes. Read about risk factors, symptoms, treatments and diagnosis.

Mouth cancer

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

Coronary heart disease and atherosclerosis

Coronary heart disease (CHD), also known as ‘ischaemic heart disease’, is the most common form of heart disease. Learn how to reduce your risk.

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.

Find out your risk of heart disease, type 2 diabetes and kidney disease with this quick test

Healthdirect, with the George Institute, has developed a free online risk calculator to help prevent heart disease, kidney disease and type 2 diabetes.

Heart attack symptoms: men vs women

Heart disease often goes undiagnosed in women, partly because symptoms can develop later. Learn more about why heart disease differs in men and women.

Osteoporosis

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

Why a diabetes test might be overdue for you

Diabetes is being diagnosed too late in many Australians, and by delaying a visit to the doctor they put themselves at risk of life-threatening health problems.

Ovarian cancer

Ovarian cancer is most common in women aged over 50. Find out about the different types and the symptoms, which can be difficult to recognise.

Cerebral palsy

Cerebral palsy damages the nervous system and muscle control, affecting movement and coordination. While the cause is often unknown, there are risk factors.

Manage your health in your 50s

Once you’re in your 50s, you need to be aware of the health conditions that increasingly affect people at this age. Learn how to reduce your risks and to manage your health at this stage of life.

Gout

Gout is a type of arthritis caused by a build-up of uric acid, leading to symptoms like painful joint inflammation. Lifestyle changes may reduce the risk of developing gout.

Manage your health in your 40s

Once you’re in your 40s, you need to be aware of the health conditions that increasingly affect people at this age. Learn how to reduce your risks and to manage your health at this stage of life.

Gestational diabetes

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

Lung cancer

Lung cancer is one of the most common types of cancer. Learn about the causes and symptoms of, and treatments for, this serious disease.

Oesophageal cancer

Oesophageal cancer develops in the ‘tube’ between the throat and the stomach. It’s a very serious condition and important to know the risk factors.

Manage your health in your 60s

If you are in your 60s, you should be aware of common conditions, their signs and symptoms, and how to prevent them to stay healthy.

Body mass index (BMI) and waist circumference

Learn to estimate whether or not you are a healthy weight by calculating your body mass index (BMI) and measuring your waist circumference.

Ebola virus

Ebola is a rare and often fatal illness. Learn about the Ebola virus, who’s at risk, symptoms and treatment options.

How to treat mild COVID-19 symptoms and who can have oral antiviral treatments for COVID-19

Most adults with a mild case of COVID-19 can treat their symptoms at home and recover in a few days. That is by resting at home, taking pain relief and cough medicines and keeping hydrated. But will that be enough for everyone?

Osteopaenia

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

Body image

An unhealthy body image affects your wellbeing and mental health, and may lead to eating disorders. Here are a few tips for improving body image.

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Search results for: "risk factors"

Life stage

Metabolic syndrome

Suicide warning signs

5 ways to reduce your risk of heart disease

How to talk to someone about diabetes

Risk Checker

Knee pain

Mouth cancer

Coronary heart disease and atherosclerosis

Thrombosis

High risk pathway (SA)

Find out your risk of heart disease, type 2 diabetes and kidney disease with this quick test

Heart attack symptoms: men vs women

Osteoporosis

Why a diabetes test might be overdue for you

Ovarian cancer

Cerebral palsy

Manage your health in your 50s

Gout

Manage your health in your 40s

High risk pathway

Bone density scan

Gestational diabetes

Lung cancer

Oesophageal cancer

Manage your health in your 60s

Body mass index (BMI) and waist circumference

Ebola virus

How to treat mild COVID-19 symptoms and who can have oral antiviral treatments for COVID-19

Osteopaenia

Body image

Life stage

Metabolic syndrome

Suicide warning signs

5 ways to reduce your risk of heart disease

How to talk to someone about diabetes

Risk Checker

Knee pain

Mouth cancer

Coronary heart disease and atherosclerosis

Thrombosis

High risk pathway (SA)

Find out your risk of heart disease, type 2 diabetes and kidney disease with this quick test

Heart attack symptoms: men vs women

Osteoporosis

Why a diabetes test might be overdue for you

Ovarian cancer

Cerebral palsy

Manage your health in your 50s

Gout

Manage your health in your 40s

High risk pathway

Bone density scan

Gestational diabetes

Lung cancer

Oesophageal cancer

Manage your health in your 60s

Body mass index (BMI) and waist circumference

Ebola virus

How to treat mild COVID-19 symptoms and who can have oral antiviral treatments for COVID-19

Osteopaenia

Body image

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