- Safe sex using condoms — read abstract
« Find out how condoms can help you practise safe sex.
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- Salt and blood pressure link re-confirmed — read abstract
« A review that concluded cutting down on salt has no clear benefit in reducing heart attacks and strokes was seriously flawed, experts say. »
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- Salt in food: experts call for action — read abstract
« Australian experts say there is now compelling evidence for a Government-led push to change food industry standards for maximum salt targets in foods. »
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- Salt levels in Australian bread still too high — read abstract
« Sodium (salt) content of Australian bread remained unchanged between 2007 and 2010 despite targets set to reduce salt, experts say. »
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- Salt levels in fast food vary by country — read abstract
« Fast food salt content varies from country to country, casting doubt over fast food companies’ claims that reduction of salt is technically difficult. »
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- Salt targets hard to swallow, Aussies find — read abstract
« Australians are finding it hard to restrict salt to below 2300 mg per day »
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- Salt: seek out the hidden sources — read abstract
« If you`re trying to cut down salt in your diet, you may have to give up tomato juice among other things. »
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- SARS test: Australian quest underway — read abstract
« Two teams of Australian researchers are working to develop a fast and reliable test for severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS) that can reliably distinguish SARS from other diseases with influenza-like symptoms. »
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- Saturated fat — read abstract
« Find out more about saturated fat, why it can be bad for your health, and how to avoid it. »
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- Scabies — read abstract
« Scabies is a condition caused by tiny mites that burrow under the skin and cause intense itching and sometimes a rash. »
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- Scabies self-care — read abstract
« Scabies (body lice) is caused by a mite (Sarcoptes scabiei), which triggers an allergic reaction and intense itching. Find out what products are available for scabies. »
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- Schizophrenia — read abstract
« Schizophrenia is a serious mental illness which affects about one person in 100 in Australia. Find out about the causes, symptoms and treatments. »
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- Schizophrenia Awareness Week — read abstract
« Schizophrenia Awareness Week aims to highlight issues that affect people living with a mental illness. »
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- Schizophrenia medicines — read abstract
« Medicines for schizophrenia can be broadly classified into older and newer antipsychotics. »
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- Schizophrenia: the cost in human life — read abstract
« A new report commissioned by mental health charity SANE has shown the enormous costs to the community of schizophrenia and associated suicides. »
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- School no nit policies queried — read abstract
« Children who have nits but no live head lice should not be banned from school, according to a British Medical Journal review. »
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- Sciatica: symptoms, causes and diagnosis — read abstract
« Sciatica is characterised by pain deep in the buttock often radiating down the back of the leg. Find out about the causes, symptoms and diagnosis. »
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- Sciatica: treatment — read abstract
« Most sciatica gets better within a few weeks. If not, there are treatments that may help relieve your sciatica pain. »
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- Scleroderma — read abstract
« Scleroderma is a generalised disease which produces fibrosis, degeneration and inflammation of skin and other tissue.
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- Sclerotherapy — read abstract
« Sclerotherapy is a useful treatment for unwanted, visible spider veins and varicose veins. »
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- Scoliosis — read abstract
« Scoliosis means an abnormal lateral (sideways) curvature of the spine. Find out about the diagnosis and treatment of this condition. »
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- Screening tests — read abstract
« Screening tests are conducted on apparently well (asymptomatic) people, just in case they have a problem. »
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- Scuba divers ignore medical conditions to dive — read abstract
« Some recreational scuba divers continue to dive despite having medical conditions that make it dangerous for them to do so. »
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- Seasonal affective disorder — read abstract
« Seasonal affective disorder, a type of depression striking in the autumn and winter months, can be treated with bright light therapy. »
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- Seizures: first aid — read abstract
« First aid and how to help when a person has a seizure. »
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- Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) for... — read abstract
« Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs): find out how these antidepressants work and about side effects and interactions with other medicines. »
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- Selenium supplements don't prevent cancer — read abstract
« Selenium supplements do not prevent cancer, studies involving one million people have shown. »
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- Self-harm support forum doing some good — read abstract
« Young people who self-harm find it easier to talk online to a stranger in an internet forum than to family or friends, a study suggests. »
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- Self-harm: one in 100 Australians may self-injure — read abstract
« One in every 100 Australians may self-injure, and those who self-injure have an increased risk of suicidal thoughts and attempts, a national survey found. »
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- Self-harming teens usually grow out of it — read abstract
« One in 12 Australian teenagers self-harms, mostly by cutting or burning, but few continue self harm into adulthood, a study suggests. »
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- Self-serve kids don't eat less — read abstract
« Allowing children to determine their own portion size does not make them eat less, study shows. »
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- Serotonin and noradrenaline reuptake inhibitors for... — read abstract
« Venlafaxine, duloxetine and desvenlafaxine are serotonin and noradrenaline reuptake inhibitors used to treat depression in adults. »
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- Severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS) precautions — read abstract
« As of mid-April, the World Health Organization (WHO) had recorded more than 3000 cases of severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS), including 120 deaths. »
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- Severity of mum's blues can predict effect on kids — read abstract
« Moderate to severe depression of mothers (maternal depression) lasting as little as one or 2 months increases their children`s risk of developing depression by the time they are 15 years old, Australian researchers say. »
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- Sex and the ageing process — read abstract
« Most older people are able to enjoy an active and satisfying sex life. »
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- Sex lives and video hire: Australians reveal all! — read abstract
« Australian couples have sex less than twice a week, with 3 times as many men as women expressing a desire to have sex daily, according to the recently released findings of the Australian Study of Health and Relationships. »
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- Sexual assault: health checks you should have — read abstract
« Although the risk of catching a sexually transmitted infection (STI) from a sexual assault is fairly low, the only way to be certain you do not have an STI is to be tested. »
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- Sexual risk-taking higher after breakup — read abstract
« After a relationship breakup, people are at 3 times the risk of sexually transmitted infections such as chlamydia and twice as likely to have an abortion, a study suggests. »
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- Sexually transmitted infections — read abstract
« Sexually transmitted infections (STIs): symptoms of different STIs and how they spread.
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- Shallow water dives can cause decompression sickness — read abstract
« Decompression sickness can occur even in shallow-water dives, particularly those involving multiple ascents, Australian research has shown. »
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- Shiftwork ups heart disease risk — read abstract
« Shiftwork is associated with an increased risk of heart disease, according to study. »
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- Shin pain (shin splints) — read abstract
« Shin pain or shin splints encompasses a few specific conditions causing pain down the shin or along the inside of the lower leg. »
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- Shingles — read abstract
« Shingles is a painful rash caused by the chickenpox virus. Initial symptoms can be intense pain, burning or tingling on an area of skin on the face or trunk. »
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- Shingles self-care — read abstract
« Shingles is a painful viral skin rash that usually appears on one side of your waist, but can affect your chest, back, legs or face. Find out what products are available for shingles. »
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- Shingles: essential facts — read abstract
« People who have had chickenpox can later develop shingles (herpes zoster), when the chickenpox virus re-activates. Shingles causes a painful rash. »
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- Short sleeps linked to weight gain — read abstract
« Shortened sleep hours per night have been linked to increased food intake and weight gain. »
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- Short-course steroids appear to be safe for bones — read abstract
« Children who are treated with repeated short courses of oral corticosteroids for acute asthma exacerbations have normal bone mineral density, Canadian research shows. »
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- Shoulder impingement syndrome — read abstract
« Shoulder impingement syndrome is caused by pinching of the supraspinatus tendon and bursa between the upper arm bone and roof of the shoulder. »
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- Shoulder pain — read abstract
« Find out about the causes and treatment of shoulder pain, including frozen shoulder, rotator cuff syndrome, dislocated shoulder and arthritis. »
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- SIDS: frequently asked questions — read abstract
« Find out answers to frequently asked questions about SIDS, and how sudden infant death can be prevented. »
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- SIDS: reducing the risk — read abstract
« Discover some ways of reducing the risk of SIDS or sudden unexpected death in infancy. »
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- Simple rules for child-rearing — read abstract
« 10 tips on bringing up children, one of the hardest and most important jobs any of us takes on. »
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- Sinus and nasal problems — read abstract
« Most sinus problems are due to allergy, infection, or a foreign substance inhaled up the nose. Find out what products are available for sinus and nasal problems. »
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- Sinusitis — read abstract
« Sinusitis can result from infection or allergy, and can be easily treated. »
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- Sjogren's syndrome — read abstract
« Sjogren's syndrome is a chronic (ongoing) disease in which a person's immune system attacks their lacrimal (tear) glands and salivary glands. »
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- Skeleton — read abstract
« View our illustrations of the human skeleton to see the bones and joints of the body. »
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- Skin biology and structure — read abstract
« View this anatomical image of the structure of your skin layer by layer. See the epidermis, stratum corneum, sebaceous glands, collagen, elastin and dermis. »
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- Skin cancer diagnosis — read abstract
« Your doctor will first look at the suspicious spot, mole or freckle and if skin cancer is suspected, a biopsy will usually be done. »
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- Skin cancer prevention vital in HIV — read abstract
« People with HIV should use sunscreen and avoid the sun, according to a US study. »
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- Skin cancer risk factors in Australia — read abstract
« Australia has the highest incidence of skin cancer in the world. Risk factors for skin cancer include having fair skin and having been severely sunburned in the past. »
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- Skin cancer salves ineffective and corrosive — read abstract
« Black and red salves are corrosive and there is no evidence for their use in skin cancer, the TGA says. »
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- Skin cancer statistics — read abstract
« Statistics of how common skin cancer is in Australia - which has the highest rate of skin cancer in the world. »
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- Skin cancer treatment options — read abstract
« The treatment of non-melanoma skin cancer has a high success rate, provided it is detected at an early stage. »
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- Skin cancer: causes — read abstract
« The main cause of skin cancer is exposure to ultraviolet (UV) radiation. Some people are at higher risk of skin cancer. »
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- Skin cancer: early detection — read abstract
« Regular skin self-examination is the best way to detect skin cancers early, when treatment is most likely to be successful. Find out what to look for.
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- Skin cancer: prevention — read abstract
« The best way to prevent skin cancer is to protect your skin from the sun and other sources of UV radiation (such as solariums). »
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- Skin cancer: the warning signs — read abstract
« There are some signs that warn of skin cancer, e.g. a spot that is different from other spots on the skin. »
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- Skin cancer: treatment — read abstract
« Most skin cancers are treated with surgery, but occasionally radiotherapy or chemotherapy, or 2 or all 3 of these treatments, are used. »
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- Skin cancer: what is it? — read abstract
« There are 3 main types of skin cancer: basal cell carcinoma (BCC), melanoma and squamous cell carcinoma (SCC). »
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- Sleep — read abstract
« Not sleeping (insomnia) is a problem that most people experience at some time or another. Find out more about this condition and how to prevent it. »
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- Sleep difficulties linked with poor relationships and... — read abstract
« Insomnia is linked with relationship problems, low energy levels, poor concentration and depression, a UK survey has found. »
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- Sleep disruption linked to diabetes — read abstract
« Disrupted sleep and circadian rhythms could raise the risk of type 2 diabetes among world travellers and late-night shift workers. »
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- Sleep problems and snoring — read abstract
« Insomnia is the inability to fall asleep or remain asleep for an adequate length of time. Find out what products are available for sleep problems and snoring. »
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- Sleep problems increase risk of disability — read abstract
« Insomnia affects one in 20 Australian adults and is linked with increased risk of disability, hospital admission and poor quality of life, a survey showed.
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- Sleep: top tips for restful sleep — read abstract
« As we get older, our normal sleep patterns change. »
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- Sleep: weekly nightmares plague Australian uni students — read abstract
« Nightmares were experienced by 89 per cent of university students - weekly in 16 per cent - and were often related to a traumatic experience, a survey found. »
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- Sleep: what happens to your body — read abstract
« Find out what happens to your body when you are asleep. Sleep has 2 distinct phases: REM and non-REM sleep. »
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- Sleeping babies on their back is best — read abstract
« Flattening of the back of the head has been an unexpected and increasingly common side-effect of laying infants on their back to sleep, US doctors say. »
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- Sleeping difficulties — read abstract
« Although difficulty sleeping is not a disease, it can be a symptom of other health problems. »
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- Sleeping pills increase risk of death — read abstract
« Sleeping pills may increase your risk of death, study finds. »
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- Sleeping solo a health benefit for couples — read abstract
« Evidence is accumulating that potential sleep loss from sharing a bed could lead to poor health outcomes. »
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- Slideshow: 10 reasons you need enough vitamin D — read abstract
« Vitamin D deficiency is related to a host of health problems and usually does not have any symptoms. Find out why you need enough vitamin D. »
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- Slideshow: 10 tips to quit smoking — read abstract
« Quit smoking by viewing this slideshow of tips, including nicotine patches, medicines, motivation and support. »
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- Slideshow: 10 weight maintenance tips — read abstract
« Maintaining weight loss can be hard - see some tips from myDr members. »
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- Slideshow: 12 tips for more physical activity — read abstract
« 12 tips to fit more physical activity into your daily life. »
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- Slideshow: Common asthma triggers — read abstract
« Common triggers for asthma - both allergic and non-allergic - and how to avoid them. »
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- Slideshow: Constipation - tips for relief — read abstract
« Constipation is a common problem that can cause abdominal bloating and discomfort. Discover some tips on how to stay regular. »
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- Slideshow: Diarrhoea - common causes — read abstract
« What could be causing your diarrhoea? There are many causes of this common symptom - see some of the more common ones in our slideshow. »
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- Slideshow: Dry eye self-help tips — read abstract
« Dry eyes: tips on how to help relieve the symptoms (eyes that feel dry, tired, gritty and uncomfortable). »
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- Slideshow: Hay fever self-help tips — read abstract
« Hay fever - also called seasonal allergic rhinitis - is a common problem. Get some tips on how to prevent and treat hay fever, or at least reduce its severity. »
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- Slideshow: Head lice - what to do — read abstract
« Head lice typically affect children. Click through our slideshow to find out about detecting, treating and preventing the spread of head lice. »
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- Slideshow: Hidden salt shockers in your diet — read abstract
« Find the hidden salt in your food. View our slideshow of some surprising high-sodium shockers. »
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- Slideshow: lowering cholesterol with lifestyle changes — read abstract
« High cholesterol levels can be helped by lifestyle changes - and in some cases medicines can be avoided. »
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- Slideshow: Menopause - common symptoms and self-help — read abstract
« 10 common menopause symptoms reported by women and some tips on how to help. »
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- Slideshow: Self-help for reflux — read abstract
« Gastro-oesophageal reflux (GORD/heartburn), can be eased by these self-help measures - check out the slideshow. »
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- Slideshow: Sun safety tips — read abstract
« Protect yourself from the sun's harmful UV rays to avoid sunburn, skin cancer and premature ageing. »
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- Slideshow: Top 10 causes of joint pain — read abstract
« What's causing your joint pain? Find out the most common causes of joint pain. »
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- Slideshow: Top tips for restful sleep — read abstract
« Sleep can sometimes elude us. These tips can help get you into better sleeping habits. »
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- Slideshow: Using prescription medicines safely — read abstract
« Get some handy tips on using prescription medicines safely. »
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- Slowing down your eating helps control obesity — read abstract
« Reducing the speed of eating and only eating when hungry are useful behavioural changes for the overweight and obese, according to Melbourne GP Dr Rick Kausman. »
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- Small baby girls reach normal growth by 20 — read abstract
« Baby girls with a birthweight of less than 1500 grams catch up height and weight by the time they turn 20, according to US researchers. »
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- Small intestine — read abstract
« This image is a cross-section of the inside of the small intestine showing the villi and the submucosal layers. »
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- Smile: it's good for your health — read abstract
« Happy, energetic and relaxed people are less likely to catch a cold than people who are depressed, nervous or angry, a US study has found. »
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- Smokers get quit message — read abstract
« The number of Australians who smoke each day has dropped slightly during the past 3 years, a Government report has found. »
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- Smoking and your dental health — read abstract
« Smoking not only damages your general health but also causes problems in your mouth. »
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- Smoking cessation — read abstract
« It is beneficial to stop smoking at any age.
Smokers have a one in two chance of dying from a smoking-related illness. Find out what smoking cessation products are available.
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- Smoking cessation products and services — read abstract
« Nicotine replacement, prescription tablets or non-medicine therapies can help you succeed in giving up smoking. »
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- Smoking fires up ectopic pregnancy risk — read abstract
« Smoking increases the risk of ectopic pregnancy, French research shows. »
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- Smoking grandmothers pass down cancer risk to grandkids — read abstract
« A child whose grandmother smoked has double the risk of childhood cancer as the grandchild of a non-smoker. »
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- Smoking in pregnancy may raise baby's future heart risk — read abstract
« Smoking during pregnancy is linked with lower levels of 'good' cholesterol in children and may raise heart and stroke risk in adult offspring, experts say. »
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- Smoking poses higher heart risk for women — read abstract
« Smoking increases the risk of heart disease more in women than it does in men, a landmark study of 2.4 million people has found. »
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- Smoking: cut down to quit, no better than cold turkey — read abstract
« The cut down to quit approach to smoking cessation is no more effective than quitting cold turkey, according to a study comparing the quit strategies. »
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- Smoking: quit by 15 weeks to reduce pregnancy complications — read abstract
« Pregnant women who stop smoking by 15 weeks reduce their risk of having a premature birth or delivering a small for dates baby. »
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- Smoking: what are the effects? — read abstract
« Find out the immediate effects of smoking tobacco and some of the long-term effects. »
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- Smoking: why you should stop smoking — read abstract
« Giving up smoking may take some time, but there are methods to help including counselling, nicotine replacement therapy and tablets. »
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- Snake bite: crepe bandages no use — read abstract
« Crepe bandages commonly included in first aid kits may not be effective in preventing the spread of snakebite venom. »
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- Soap dispensers transfer bacteria — read abstract
« Bacteria can be spread by contaminated liquid soap in refillable soap dispensers, researchers have shown. »
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- Social anxiety disorder — read abstract
« Social anxiety disorder (social phobia) causes people to feel anxious at the prospect of everyday social interactions and causes symptoms such as trembling and sweating. »
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- Soft drink consumption alarming in Aussie kids — read abstract
« Eighty per cent of Australian children are regularly consuming carbonated soft drinks and other sugar-laden beverages, and they mostly do it at home, study shows. »
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- Soft drink linked to asthma and COPD — read abstract
« Adults who drink half a litre or more of soft drink per day have increased asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) rates, a study has found. »
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- Some herbal menopause products lack potency — read abstract
« Most complementary products for menopausal women don`t contain the level of isoflavones they claim to, Australian research shows. »
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- Sore eyes — read abstract
« Conjunctivitis is the most common cause of sore eyes. Find out about conjunctivitis and symptoms that indicate a more serious eye problem. »
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- Sore throat — read abstract
« Sore throats are usually self-limiting and clear up in a few days, but in some cases you should seek medical advice. »
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- Sore throat treatments — read abstract
« Many medications are available without a prescription to ease the pain of a sore throat. »
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- Sore throat: self-care — read abstract
« A sore throat makes swallowing difficult and painful. Sore throat is common because it is associated with the common cold. Find out what products are available for sore throat.
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- Sore throat: what you need to know — read abstract
« Sore throat - find out about home remedies, pain relief, when antibiotics are needed and when to see the doctor. »
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- Soy does not prevent bone loss after menopause — read abstract
« Soy supplements are unlikely to prevent osteoporosis in women after the menopause, a US study concludes. »
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- Sperm damaged by WiFi laptops — read abstract
« Sperm may be damaged by Wi-Fi connected laptop computers, potentially reducing men's fertility, a study suggests.
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- Spermicides do not protect against HIV — read abstract
« Spermicides do not provide protection against HIV or other sexually transmitted infections, the World Health Organization has confirmed. »
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- Spider veins, bruises and scars — read abstract
« Spider veins (fine, purple, red or blue veins), bruises and scars are common skin problems. Find out what products are available for spider veins, bruises and scars.
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- Spina bifida occulta — read abstract
« Most people will not even be aware that they have spina bifida occulta unless it shows up on an X-ray which they have for some unrelated reason. It is usually just a small part of one vertebra low in the back which is missing. »
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- Spina bifida: a neural tube defect — read abstract
« Spina bifida is a Latin term meaning split spine. It is the name given to a group of birth defects which interfere with the development of the central nervous system: the brain, the spinal cord and the nerve tissues. »
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- Spina bifida: latex allergy — read abstract
« Many people with spina bifida are allergic to latex, which is a form of rubber. »
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- Spina bifida: mobility — read abstract
« While some people with spina bifida have limited movement, others are able to move virtually normally. »
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- Spina bifida: skin sensation — read abstract
« If a child with spina bifida has some loss of movement, there will be loss of skin sensation too. »
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- Spinal cord — read abstract
« View the basic anatomy of the spinal cord and see how the vertebra, disks and nerves integrate with it. »
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- Spinal cord tethering — read abstract
« In spina bifida the spinal cord is almost always tethered or stuck to the spinal canal. »
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- Spinal Injuries Awareness Week — read abstract
« Spinal Injuries Awareness Week aims to raise community awareness of spinal cord injury and its prevention and to celebrate the many achievements of wheelchair users. »
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- Spinal muscular atrophy: the intermediate form — read abstract
« Spinal muscular atrophy is one of the neuromuscular diseases. Muscles weaken and waste away (atrophy) due to degeneration of motor neurons, which are nerve cells in the spinal cord. »
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- Spiritual health eases despair — read abstract
« Spiritual well-being offers some protection against end-of-life despair in people for whom death is imminent, according to a US study of 160 terminally ill cancer patients in a Catholic palliative care hospital. »
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- Splinter removal — read abstract
« Some splinters are serious and should be removed by a medical professional. »
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- Sports bras help performance and health — read abstract
« Wearing a highly supportive bra can make all the difference to comfort for women experiencing too much bounce when exercising, researchers say. »
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- Sports drinks not worth their salt during exercise — read abstract
« Overconsuming sodium-containing sports drinks is associated with low salt levels after exercise and may have led to illness and deaths, a UK expert says. »
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- Sports injury prevention — read abstract
« Here are some tips for getting the most out of your fitness programme while preventing sports injuries. »
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- St John's wort — read abstract
« St John's wort is a herb used as a complementary medicine, often in the treatment of depression. Find out about its uses, side effects and interactions. »
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- St John's wort may reduce the pill's effectiveness — read abstract
« Women who use the herbal antidepressant St John`s wort while taking the contraceptive pill risk becoming pregnant. »
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- St Nirvana herbal slimming capsules safety risk — read abstract
« St Nirvana slimming capsules, labelled 100 per cent herbal, contain sibutramine and phenolphthalein - medicines withdrawn in Australia because of safety concerns - the TGA warns. »
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- Standard drinks — read abstract
« An Australian standard drink contains 10 grams of alcohol. By counting standard drinks you can keep track of your drinking. »
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- Stem cell research and cloning — read abstract
« What are stem cells and what kind of research can be carried out in Australia? What are the potential benefits to medical science, of stem cell research? »
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- Stem cell tourism dangers prompt website guide — read abstract
« A stem cell therapy guide has been launched to help patients ask clinics the right questions and evaluate the evidence. »
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- Stimulant use in school-age children with ADHD — read abstract
« One in eight Australian school-aged children with ADHD (attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder) have been prescribed stimulant medication. »
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- Stomach and duodenum — read abstract
« View this anatomical diagram of the inside of the stomach and duodenum. The stomach connects the oesophagus to the duodenum. »
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- Stopping HRT may not cause rapid bone loss — read abstract
« Postmenopausal women who stop using hormone replacement therapy (HRT) may resume bone loss but not at a very rapid rate, US research suggests. »
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- Stopping statin medications suddenly could be fatal — read abstract
« Patients who stop taking their statin medication while hospitalised for chest pain may have a rebound effect that could kill them. »
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- Strains and sprains: self-care — read abstract
« Strains and sprains, or soft tissue injuries, are common through playing sports and in everyday life. Find out what products are available for strains and sprains. »
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- Strength training exercises — read abstract
« Challenging your muscles with strength training exercises 2 or 3 times each week can improve the strength and tone of your muscles. »
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- Stress — read abstract
« Stress affects different people in different ways your attitude and personality play a big part in how it affects you, and how you cope with it. »
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- Stress a trigger for asthma in children — read abstract
« Research has shown that stressful life events can increase the risk of children`s asthma attacks over the subsequent few weeks. »
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- Stress keeps heart-damaging fats in the bloodstream longer — read abstract
« Short periods of psychological stress can cause the body to take longer to clear triglycerides, which are heart damaging fats, from the bloodstream. »
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- Stress makes multiple sclerosis symptoms worse — read abstract
« For patients with multiple sclerosis (MS), stressful life events seem to make their symptoms worse, finds a study in this week`s British Medical Journal (2003; 327: 646). »
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- Stress: how it affects your asthma — read abstract
« Find out how stress can affect your asthma, or that of your child. »
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- Stretching: an illustrated guide — read abstract
« Stretching exercises encourage lengthening of your muscles and their associated tendons, and oppose the shortening and tightening of muscles that can occur immediately after vigorous exercise, and as a product of ageing and inactivity. »
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- Stroke and hypertension — read abstract
« High blood pressure puts unnecessary stress on blood vessel walls which can cause the blood vessel to thicken and break down, eventually leading to a stroke. »
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- Stroke prevention: is it possible? — read abstract
« In certain high risk individuals the risk of major stroke can be reduced considerably. Here are some methods to reduce the risk. »
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- Stroke risk factors — read abstract
« Your risk of stroke is influenced by several factors, some of which you can control, others you can not. »
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- Stroke risk higher after brain injury — read abstract
« People who have a traumatic brain injury (TBI) are at a 10-fold increased risk of stroke within the first 3 months after their injury, a large study has shown. »
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- Stroke risk higher in hour after coffee in occasional... — read abstract
« Stroke risk is higher in the hour after drinking coffee among consumers who drink one or less cups a day, but not more frequent consumers, study found. »
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- Stroke risk rises with HRT oestrogen level — read abstract
« Women who start taking hormone replacement therapy (HRT) should be prescribed the lowest possible oestrogen dose, US researchers recommend. »
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- Stroke: being overweight or obese ups risk — read abstract
« Research has shown there is a progressing increase in stroke risk with increasing weight. »
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- Stroke: can it be cured? — read abstract
« There is no known drug which can eliminate the possibility of a stroke or offer a guaranteed cure. »
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- Stroke: does it 'just happen'? — read abstract
« A stroke is often referred to by doctors as a cerebrovascular accident but the term is not an accurate one. »
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- Stroke: how common is it? — read abstract
« Stroke affects more than 53,000 Australians every year and is Australia`s second single greatest killer after heart disease. »
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- Stroke: less pessimistic outlook predicts lower risk — read abstract
« People with low levels of pessimism are at reduced risk of having a stroke, according to a European study. »
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- Stroke: Michael's story — read abstract
« Michael recounts how he suffered a stroke while at work, aged 43. »
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- Stroke: signs, symptoms and treatment — read abstract
« A stroke (cerebrovascular accident, CVA, or cerebral vascular accident) occurs when a part of the brain is damaged or destroyed because it is deprived of blood, and therefore oxygen. »
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- Stroke: warning signs — read abstract
« By recognising the warning signs of a stroke and taking quick action, you could save your life and reduce the chance of permanent brain damage. »
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- Stroke: what happens afterwards? — read abstract
« Each person affected by stroke will have different problems and different needs. »
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- Stroke: what is it? — read abstract
« A stroke happens when blood going to the brain is interrupted. A stroke can happen in 2 main ways. »
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- Stroke: what risk factors can I control? — read abstract
« There are a number of risk factors for stroke which you as an individual can control. »
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- Strokes and high blood pressure — read abstract
« Hypertension (raised blood pressure) is an important risk factor for strokes. The lower your blood pressure the lower your risk of stroke. »
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- Study reveals women find it harder than men to quit smoking — read abstract
« A new research review has found that although women may have a comparatively higher risk of smoking-related diseases than men, they are generally less successful than their male counterparts when it comes to kicking the habit. »
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- Study shows goat milk formula safe for babies — read abstract
« Parents who choose goat milk infant formula for babies unable to be breastfed may be reassured by the first clinical study to show that growth is comparable to that of babies fed cow milk infant formula, paediatricians say. »
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- Study shows rise in child asthma halted — read abstract
« A halt in the rising prevalence of childhood asthma in Australia has been reported for the first time. »
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- Stuttering caused by abnormality in brain structure — read abstract
« A structural abnormality in the left hemisphere of the brain causes persistent developmental stuttering, German researchers say. »
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- Stye — read abstract
« A stye (sty) or hordeolum is an infection of a follicle or gland at the base of an eyelash. »
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- Sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS) — read abstract
« Sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS), or cot death, is when an apparently healthy baby dies for no obvious reason. »
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- Sugar-sweetened drinks make people obese — read abstract
« Consuming sugar-sweetened drinks, such as soft drinks and fruit juice, can amplify a person's existing genetic risk of obesity, researchers find. »
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- Sugary drinks boost heart risks even in healthy people — read abstract
« Sugary soft drinks, even in low to moderate quantities, have a detrimental effect on heart and blood vessel health and raise fasting blood glucose levels and blood C-reactive protein levels. »
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- Suicidal behaviour and self-harm — read abstract
« Suicide involves not only a tragic loss of a life, but also great sadness and soul-searching among the family and friends of the person who has died, and the community at large. »
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- Suicidal thoughts common in people with multiple sclerosis — read abstract
« Suicidal thoughts are common in people with multiple sclerosis. »
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- Suicide in teenagers — read abstract
« Find out about risk factors for suicide in teens and some of the warning signs. Also see our list of mental health resources for young people. »
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- Suicide risk in teens not dependent on antidepressant type — read abstract
« The risk of suicide in children who begin taking antidepressants is similar in the first year regardless of the type of antidepressant used. »
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- Suicide: what are the warning signs? — read abstract
« A number of factors increase a person's risk of suicide. Find out some of the warning signs of suicide and how to help someone at risk. »
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- Sun and skin: exploring the myths — read abstract
« We explore some of the myths that surround sun exposure and the risks of developing skin cancer. »
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- Sun care options — read abstract
« Sunburn and skin damage are caused by too much exposure of your skin to UV radiation, from the sun or a sunlamp. Find out what products are available for sun care. »
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- Sun protection with sunglasses — read abstract
« Experts recommend wearing sunglasses whenever the light is bright enough to make you squint, to help prevent cataracts and other eye damage. »
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- Sun safety tips — read abstract
« Helpful tips for playing it safe in the sun. »
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- Sunburn — read abstract
« Skin of any colour can be damaged by the sun's rays. Find out the symptoms, treatment and complications of sunburn. »
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- Sunburn: prevention and treatment — read abstract
« Sunburn is better prevented than treated. Read about some options for doing both. »
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- Sunscreen every day can help prevent sunspots — read abstract
« Queensland researchers have found that daily use of sunscreen slowed the occurrence of solar keratoses (SKs) among adults, while a beta carotene supplement had no influence. »
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- Support stockings — read abstract
« Support stockings help with tired, aching and swollen legs as well as varicose veins and leg ulcers. »
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- Surveys show fewer teenagers drinking alcohol — read abstract
« The number of under-age teenagers drinking alcohol has decreased over the past 3 years according to surveys conducted as part of the Australian Government`s National Alcohol Campaign, `Drinking, where are your choices taking you?’. »
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- Swallowing multiple magnets a danger — read abstract
« Swallowed magnets can cause problems in the gut or elsewhere if 2 or more magnets make their way to opposite sides of bodily tissue and then attract each other. »
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- Swimmer's ear (otitis externa) — read abstract
« Infection of the lining to the ear canal is a condition known as otitis externa or `swimmer`s ear`. Find out the symptoms, causes and treatment of swimmer's ear. »
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- Swine flu - influenza A (H1N1) — read abstract
« Swine influenza, known as swine flu or influenza A (H1N1) is a respiratory virus which caused a pandemic in 2009. Find out about swine flu symptoms, treatment and vaccination. »
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- Swine flu - protecting your family — read abstract
« How to protect yourself and your family from swine flu (influenza H1N1) and other influenza viruses. »
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- Swine flu alert as cases mount worldwide — read abstract
« Fears are mounting that an international outbreak of swine flu may spread to Australia. »
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- Swine flu more contagious than seasonal influenza — read abstract
« The strain of swine flu continuing to spread around the world is more contagious than seasonal influenza, the World Health Organization warns. »
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- Swine flu pandemic: pregnant women hit hardest — read abstract
« Pregnant women with swine flu were 13 times more likely to be admitted to an intensive care unit than were non-pregnant women during last year s H1N1 epidemic. »
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- Swine flu resistance to medicines increasing — read abstract
« Swine flu strains with resistance to antiviral medicines are increasing in Australia, suggesting a new threat from the virus, experts say. »
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- Swine flu vaccine: experts promote safety — read abstract
« Ongoing outbreaks of swine flu could continue through summer, and vaccination now could protect people against a resurgence of the virus in early autumn. »
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- Swine flu: 4 out of 5 people shun vaccine — read abstract
« Fewer than one in 5 adults received the swine flu vaccine last year. Experts warn this uptake must double to avoid a second wave of the virus this winter. »
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- Swine flu: chronically ill hit hardest — read abstract
« People who are obese and those with asthma, heart disease or diabetes are at especially high risk of developing complications from swine flu. »
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- Symptoms of Parkinson's disease — read abstract
« Although tremor and rigidity are the major symptoms we associate with Parkinson`s disease, there are a variety of other symptoms. »
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- Syncope (fainting) — read abstract
« Syncope (fainting or passing out) is a sudden, temporary loss of consciousness. Find out more about the causes, diagnosis and treatment. »
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- Synthetic marijuana prohibited — read abstract
« Eight synthetic cannabis-like drugs - so-called synthetic marijuana - have been reclassified as prohibited substances Australia-wide. »
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- Synthetic marijuana under scrutiny — read abstract
« So-called synthetic marijuana - marketed as Kronic, Purple Haze, Voodoo and Kaos - is a health risk, experts warn, and Australian governments are moving to ban it.
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- Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) — read abstract
« Systemic lupus erythematosus, (SLE or simply lupus) is one of the illnesses known as auto-immune diseases. »
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