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World Breastfeeding Week: 1-7 August 2010

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Breast feeding has many advantages for you and your baby, and it's free! Find out how to give yourself the best chance of being able to breast feed, and what to do when you have problems.

For more, see the myDr Babies & Pregnancy Centre.

Healthy Bones Week: 1-7 August 2010

Calcium is important for building and maintaining bones throughout all stages of life. Find out if you're getting enough with our Daily Calcium Requirements Calculator. 
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National Diabetes Week: 11-17 July 2010

With type 2 diabetes becoming increasingly common, check your risk with our Diabetes Risk Test, and get the latest from the myDr Diabetes Centre during National Diabetes Week. blood sugar
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julEYE: Eye Health Awareness Month 2010

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 Most types of vision loss are preventable or treatable if detected early enough. The Eye Foundation encourages all Australians, no matter how young or old, to have an eye test this julEYE, and to place eye tests every 2 years on their family's calendar of regular medical checks.

See our A-Z of eye conditions and eye health and visit the myDr Eye Health Centre for more.

Special feature: colds and flu

Unfortunately, winter often brings with it those all too familiar symptoms of runny nose, cough and sore throat. Get the latest on the best ways to tackle colds and flu, and how to protect your family.
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For more, see the myDr Respiratory Health Centre.

Drug Action Week: 20-26 June 2010

How much alcohol is too much? Estimate how much you drink with our Alcohol Calculator, and find out whether it's more than the recommended safe amount.

See the myDr Addictions Centre for more on alcohol and other drugs.

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Men's Health Week: 14-20 June 2010

The best thing that men can do to improve their health is to get proactive. It can be as easy as getting some daily exercise and going for a checkup with the doctor.

Visit the myDr Men's Health Centre for more.

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Swine influenza - swine flu

myDr has all you need to know about human swine flu – also known as H1N1 Influenza 09, including information on swine flu symptoms, avoiding infection, vaccination with Panvax and Tamiflu treatment.

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For the latest information on swine flu see:
The Health Emergency Hotline on 1802007 has been set up for the public to receive information about the swine flu outbreak.

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