- Ice cream headache — read abstract
« Find out more about headaches that can be triggered by eating ice cream. »
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- Idiopathic retroperitoneal fibrosis — read abstract
« Idiopathic retroperitoneal fibrosis is a rare inflammatory condition that can lead to abdominal pain and kidney failure. »
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- Illegal tobacco leads to fungal growth — read abstract
« GPs have been advised to ask people who smokeand have respiratory problems what they are smoking, after reports of illness and death in people smoking illegal `chop chop` tobacco. »
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- Immigration the key to Australia's nutrition success — read abstract
« Australians are doing well in some respects as far as nutrition goes, but more by accident than design, according to Professor Mark Wahlqvist, Professor of Medicine at Monash University and President-Elect of the International Union of Nutritional Science »
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- Immunisation recommended for families adopting from overseas — read abstract
« All members of families adopting children from overseas are advised to have routine immunisations updated and be vaccinated against hepatitis A and B, even if they are not travelling to meet the child. »
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- Immunising your child — read abstract
« Vaccinations give your child immunity to diseases and protect them from their adverse effects. »
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- Immunotherapy: treatment for hay fever — read abstract
« Find out how immunotherapy can be used to treat hay fever. »
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- Impaired glucose tolerance: the hidden health risk — read abstract
« One in 8 Australians aged over 40 is suffering from impaired glucose tolerance, or IGT. However, because the condition has no signs or symptoms, many of these people may be unaware that they have it. »
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- Impetigo — read abstract
« Impetigo - sometimes called school sores - is a very contagious skin infection. It is most common in children and infants. »
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- Implanon use OK during breastfeeding say FPA — read abstract
« Implanon is an effective and convenient contraceptive method for women who are breastfeeding, according to FPA Health. »
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- Implanon: most women happy — read abstract
« Most Implanon users are happy with the contraceptive implant, according to preliminary results of the first study surveying Australian users. »
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- Impotence — read abstract
« Impotence is a common health problem. This may be due to anxiety, too much alcohol or an underlying health problem. »
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- Impotence causes — read abstract
« Find out the physical and psychological causes of impotence, also called erectile dysfunction or ED. »
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- Impotence treatments — read abstract
« Learn about the methods now available to treat impotence (erectile dysfunction), a very common condition. »
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- Incontinence in dementia — read abstract
« When there is a decline of intellect and memory as a result of dementia, incontinence may occur, but there are things carers can do to help. »
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- Increased fitness improves fertility in obese women — read abstract
« Improving fitness rather than weight loss is better for improving fertility in obese women, according to a reproductive health specialist. »
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- Indigestion — read abstract
« Indigestion is a term used to cover several medical conditions. »
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- Indigestion and heartburn — read abstract
« Indigestion is pain or discomfort after eating. Heartburn is a common feature of indigestion. Find out what products are available for indigestion and heartburn.
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- Infant immunisation - needle size matters — read abstract
« Using longer needles to immunise infants causes less redness, swelling and tenderness, according to current research. »
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- Infants who regurgitate are prone to reflux later — read abstract
« Infants and toddlers who frequently vomit or regurgitate after feeding are prone to gastro-oesophageal reflux by the time they are 9. »
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- Infectious diseases: when can my child go back to school or... — read abstract
« Use this guide to determine how long your child should stay away from school or child care. »
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- Infertility — read abstract
« Infertility is considered the inability to achieve pregnancy after one year of normal sexual intercourse. »
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- Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) — read abstract
« There are 2 forms of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD): ulcerative colitis and Crohn's disease. Find out about the causes, symptoms and treatment. »
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- Influenza — read abstract
« Influenza is a viral infection that is commonly mistaken for the common cold. However, influenza is much more serious and debilitating. »
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- Influenza - the flu — read abstract
« Influenza, usually shortened to, 'flu', is a viral infection of your nose, throat and sometimes your lungs. »
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- Influenza cases soar this season with mix of strains — read abstract
« Influenza cases in 2011 are more than 5 times the level seen last year, with an increase in traditional seasonal flu viruses rather than pandemic swine flu, an expert says. »
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- Influenza complications increase with obesity — read abstract
« Obese individuals are 45 per cent more likely to be hospitalised for respiratory illness compared with people of normal weight, and severely obese individuals are twice as likely, a study has found. »
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- Influenza risk increased when exposed to coughing on flights — read abstract
« Sitting within 2 rows of a person with influenza on a long-haul flight increases your risk of catching the infection. »
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- Influenza treatment — read abstract
« There are a number of different supplements and medications available from your pharmacy that can help relieve the symptoms of flu. »
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- Influenza vaccine considered safe for 5-year-olds — read abstract
« Five-year-old children can safely be given the seasonal influenza vaccine, but younger children should be offered Panvax (swine flu vaccine), health authorities say. »
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- Influenza vaccine suspended in kids after severe reactions — read abstract
« Doctors have been advised to withhold the seasonal flu vaccine from children younger than 5 years until further notice after a spate of severe reactions among children. »
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- Influenza-related muscle pain cases no cause for alarm — read abstract
« Myositis (muscle inflammation) is usually a temporary complication of flu, and a cluster of cases in Melbourne is no cause for alarm, experts say.
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- Influenza: self-care — read abstract
« Influenza (flu) is caused by a virus. It usually starts suddenly, can be extremely debilitating and
can lead to serious complications. Find out what products are available for influenza.
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- Infrared thermometers fail test for children with fever — read abstract
« Infrared skin thermometers and tympanic (ear) thermometers are not as accurate as traditional thermometers for detecting fever in children, studies suggest. »
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- Inhalants: tolerance, dependence and treatment — read abstract
« Tolerance can develop with regular use of inhalants. Long term use can lead to a psychological dependence. »
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- Inhalants: what are the effects? — read abstract
« Even small amounts of inhalants can affect you quite quickly, due to their rapid entry to the bloodstream through the lungs. »
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- Inhalants: what are they? — read abstract
« Inhalants are a range of products that produce vapours which, when inhaled, may cause the user to feel intoxicated or high. »
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- Insect borne disease prevention — read abstract
« Take measures when travelling to avoid being bitten by insects that transmit diseases such as malaria, Japanese encephalitis and dengue. »
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- Insect sting allergy — read abstract
« Find out about the symptoms, signs and treatment for allergies to insect stings, including bees, wasps and ants. »
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- Insomnia treatments — read abstract
« If you are having trouble sleeping, there are medicines available that may help. »
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- Insulin delivery devices — read abstract
« There are various ways to administer insulin, including insulin pens, pumps and injectors. »
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- Insulin treatment for diabetes — read abstract
« Read about the various types of insulin used to manage diabetes: very short-acting, short-acting, intermediate-acting and long-acting, and mixed insulins. »
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- Insulin: how it works — read abstract
« The hormone insulin is released when you have just eaten a meal and the level of glucose in your blood is high. »
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- Intensive therapy helps post-stroke communication — read abstract
« Intensive speech therapy can help people with post-stroke aphasia improve communication skills, a review shows. »
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- International Men's Health Week — read abstract
« International Men's Health Week aims to increase awareness of male health issues and to encourage governments to develop policies and services to meet the needs of men, boys and their families. »
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- Internet addiction predicted to be major public health... — read abstract
« Internet addiction could develop into a major public health issue in the near future, experts say. »
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- Internet surfing may be a brain-booster for over-55s — read abstract
« Spending time searching the Web could be the latest way to stave off dementia, according to US researchers. »
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- Iodine and your thyroid gland — read abstract
« Find out about how important iodine is for your thyroid gland, and how iodine deficiency can cause problems, especially in unborn and newborn babies. »
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- Iodine deficiency is back in Tasmania — read abstract
« Mild iodine deficiency is back in Tasmania 50 years after a public health campaign eliminated it. »
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- Iodine deficiency still common in pregnant women — read abstract
« Iodine deficiency is common in pregnant women in Australia, despite compulsory bread fortification, and few pregnant women know about the importance of iodine. »
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- Iodine fortification of bread introduced — read abstract
« Mandatory iodine fortification is expected to reduce inadequate iodine intake in the Australian population. »
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- Iron and your body — read abstract
« Iron deficiency can be due to inadequate amounts of iron in the diet and body stores, or to insufficient numbers of blood cells - anaemia. »
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- Iron deficiency anaemia — read abstract
« Iron deficiency anaemia is when lack of iron means that the blood does not contain enough haemoglobin. »
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- Iron deficiency anaemia in children — read abstract
« Iron deficiency anaemia is often due to insufficient iron in the diet. Find out about prevention and treatment. »
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- Iron intake for vegetarians — read abstract
« Anaemia caused by iron deficiency can be a nutritional problem for vegetarians, especially women. »
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- Iron may help fatigue in women even when haemoglobin OK — read abstract
« Iron supplementation may benefit fatigued women of childbearing age even if their haemoglobin level is within the normal range, a primary care study shows. »
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- Iron-deficiency anaemia — read abstract
« Anaemia is when you do not produce enough haemoglobin (which transports oxygen to your body cells), leading to you feeling tired and weak. A common cause is iron deficiency. Find out what products are available for iron deficiency anaemia. »
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- Irritable bowel syndrome self-care — read abstract
« Irritable bowel syndrome is common, with around 20% of people likely to suffer from it at some time. IBS involves abdominal pain with changes in bowel habits. Find out what products are available for IBS.
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- Irritable bowel syndrome treatment — read abstract
« Treating irritable bowel syndrome involves diet and lifestyle changes, plus medicines to alleviate diarrhoea, constipation and pain. »
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- Irritable bowel syndrome: causes and symptoms — read abstract
« Irritable bowel syndrome is a common disorder that causes symptoms such as abdominal pain, bloating and chronic diarrhoea and/or constipation. »
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- Irritable bowel syndrome: what you need to know — read abstract
« Irritable bowel syndrome is a disorder of the normal rhythmic movement of your gut (bowel) that can lead to pain, bloating and gas. »
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- ITB syndrome — read abstract
« ITB syndrome is inflammation of the iliotibial band, the strong band of thick tissue that runs down the outside of the thigh. »
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- Itch — read abstract
« Itching (medical term pruritus) can be one of the most distressing physical sensations we experience. »
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- IUDs may protect against cervical cancer — read abstract
« Intrauterine devices (IUDs) - a long-term form of contraception - may help protect against cervical cancer, a study suggests. »
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- IVF babies at more risk of birth defects — read abstract
« Children conceived with assisted reproductive technology have about twice the risk of having a major birth defect or low birth weight than children conceived naturally. »
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