- Walk Safely to School Day — read abstract
« Walk Safely to School Day is an annual community event when all primary school children are encouraged to walk or commute safely to school. »
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- Walk to Work Day — read abstract
« National Walk to Work Day is an annual event that aims to help employers and employees to build regular walking into their daily routine. »
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- Walking breaks lower glucose and insulin — read abstract
« Interrupting sitting time with short walking breaks can lower postprandial glucose and insulin levels, a small study has found. »
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- Warming up and cooling down for exercise — read abstract
« Warming up before exercise and cooling down and stretching after it are important parts of an exercise programme. »
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- Warts — read abstract
« Warts are most commonly found on the hands, fingers, elbows, forearms, knees, face and the skin around the nails. »
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- Warts: self-care — read abstract
« Warts are benign growths of skin caused by the human papillomavirus and transmitted by direct skin-to-skin contact. Find out what products are available for warts. »
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- Wash away salmonella risk of duckling cuddles — read abstract
« Cuddly chicks and adorable ducklings are very appealing to young children, but with the delight comes serious risk of Salmonella infection, according to a letter in the current issue of the Medical Journal of Australia. »
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- Water advice to drink 8 glasses a day a myth — read abstract
« Advice to drink 6-8 glasses of water per day even when not thirsty has no scientific basis and could cause harm, experts claim. »
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- Water excess a risk for Kokoda trekkers — read abstract
« Exercise-associated hyponatraemia - low blood salt levels linked to exercise and drinking too much water - is a concern among Kokoda trekkers, study suggests. »
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- Water safety — read abstract
« Here are some tips for playing it safe in the water. »
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- Water workouts stave off back ache in pregnancy — read abstract
« Water aerobics seem to reduce back pain and the number of days off work during pregnancy without increasing urinary or vaginal infections. »
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- Watercraft injuries a seasonal hazard — read abstract
« Recreational boating and watercraft accidents are common at Christmas and can result in serious injury and loss of limb due to boat propellers. »
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- Weak calf muscles may be behind venous ulcers — read abstract
« Strengthening the calf muscles, by exercise such as walking, should benefit patients with venous ulcers or previous DVT. »
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- Weight control with lifestyle changes — read abstract
« Read about how you can maintain a healthy weight by making some simple lifestyle changes, and reduce your risk of long-term health problems. »
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- Weight gain linked to aggressive prostate cancer — read abstract
« Men who gain weight in adulthood have a higher risk of more aggressive prostate cancer and death, Australian researchers suggest. »
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- Weight gain not an issue for teenage pill-takers — read abstract
« A 9-year study shows that weight gain is not an issue for teenagers on the pill. »
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- Weight loss advice to eat big breakfast questioned — read abstract
« Weight loss advice to eat a substantial breakfast to reduce calorie intake during the day is flawed, researchers propose. »
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- Weight loss can cut breast cancer risk — read abstract
« Even moderate weight loss in overweight women can reduce levels of female sex hormones that are associated with breast cancer risk. »
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- Weight loss diets compared in Diogenes study — read abstract
« The optimum balance of proteins, fats and carbohydrates for a weight loss diet, has been found by the multinational Diogenes study in Europe. »
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- Weight loss helps bad backs — read abstract
« People with back injuries should not lift objects slowly and should never bend to lift far away from the body or lift something off the floor. »
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- Weight loss helps polycystic ovaries — read abstract
« Up to one in 4 women have polycystic ovarian disease (PCOD), a holistic health conference will hear this month. »
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- Weight loss medications — read abstract
« If you are having difficulty losing weight through diet and exercise, there are medicines that may help. »
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- Weight loss reduces angina attacks in the overweight — read abstract
« Overweight angina patients can reduce their frequency of attacks by losing weight, according to UK researchers. »
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- Weight loss undone by appetite hormones — read abstract
« Weight regain after dieting may be due to hormone changes that stimulate appetite and can persist for a year after weight loss, a study suggests. »
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- Weight loss: leading chains serve 'irresponsible' advice — read abstract
« Leading Australian weight loss chains dish out inconsistent and irresponsible advice, Choice investigation finds. »
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- Weight maintenance tips from myDr members — read abstract
« Tips for maintaining a healthy weight from myDr users. »
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- Weight: why is a healthy weight important? — read abstract
« Reducing weight to a healthy weight range reduces your risk of health conditions such as heart disease, diabetes, heartburn or gallstones. »
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- Weightloss — read abstract
« People who are overweight or obese are more at risk of health problems. Reducing your weight reduces many of these risks. Find out what products are available for weight loss.
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- Western diet implicated in onset of inflammatory bowel... — read abstract
« A high saturated fat intake and high sugar intake have emerged as key dietary factors in the onset of inflammatory bowel disease. »
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- Westernised asians prone to diabetes — read abstract
« Even slightly overweight Australians of Asian descent are prone to diabetes, a professor has warned. »
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- When to see your doctor — read abstract
« The decision to see your doctor about a particular problem is not always easy, but some symptoms should not be ignored. »
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- When to take your medicine — read abstract
« Many people who are taking tablets or other medicines are not sure about the best time to take them. »
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- White-tail spider bite not so black — read abstract
« White-tail spider bites are very painful, but unlikely to cause the untreatable ulcers attributed to them over the past 20 years. »
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- Whole grains cut bowel cancer risk — read abstract
« Whole grains and cereal fibre give the greatest effect in reducing bowel cancer, a study shows. »
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- Wholemeal diet keeps cancer at bay — read abstract
« Healthy adults should aim for at least 2 serves of wholemeal or wholegrain food a day to help reduce the risk of colorectal cancer, The Cancer Council NSW has said. »
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- Whooping cough — read abstract
« Whooping cough (pertussis) is a serious bacterial infection that can affect children, especially those under 1, but it can be prevented with vaccination. »
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- Whooping cough infant death sparks renewed push for vaccine... — read abstract
« The death of an infant from complications of whooping cough has led doctors to renew calls for babies to be vaccinated at birth. »
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- Whooping cough overview — read abstract
« Whooping cough is a highly infectious disease that causes sudden attacks of coughing that often end in a high-pitched whooping sound. »
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- Whooping cough rise blamed on new vaccines — read abstract
« Whooping cough protection may be less with new acellular pertussis vaccines than with whole-cell vaccines, and an 18-month booster dose may be needed, experts say. »
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- Whooping cough rising in vaccinated children — read abstract
« Whooping cough (pertussis) is being increasingly seen in vaccinated primary school-aged children, experts say, suggesting a risk to younger siblings and a need for booster vaccination at age 18 months. »
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- Whooping cough self-care — read abstract
« Whooping cough is an infection caused by bacteria, is more common in children under 5 years, and can have serious consequences. Find out what products are available for whooping cough. »
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- Women advised to consult their GP about HRT risks — read abstract
« The so-called million women study published this month in The Lancet has confirmed last year� ?? ??s US findings that hormone replacement therapy (HRT) increases the risk of breast cancer. »
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- Women recover from anaesthetic more quickly than men — read abstract
« A study has found that women emerge more quickly than men from general anaesthesia. »
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- Women with type 1 diabetes are prone to sexual dysfunction — read abstract
« Women with type 1 diabetes are prone to sexual dysfunction, especially decreased lubrication, according to Belgian doctors. »
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- Work-life balance for women an Olympic feat? — read abstract
« For married women, the Olympics is a boon for work-life balance compared to their usual weekends, research has shown. »
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- Working when sick bad for health and business — read abstract
« Working when you are sick, known as presenteeism, is bad for both health and productivity, an expert says. »
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- Workplace blues linked to depressive disorders — read abstract
« Research shows discord in the workplace may lead to depressive disorders and anti-depressant use. »
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- World AIDS Day — read abstract
« World AIDS Day is celebrated across Australia to raise community awareness about HIV/AIDS. »
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- World Alzheimer's Day — read abstract
« Alzheimer associations across the globe unite on World Alzheimer's Day with the aim of making a difference for people with dementia, their families and carers. »
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- World Asthma Day — read abstract
« World Asthma Day is an annual event organised by the Global Initiative for Asthma (GINA) to improve asthma awareness and care around the world. »
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- World Blood Donor Day — read abstract
« On World Blood Donor Day, countries worldwide celebrate with events to raise awareness of the need for safe blood and to thank voluntary unpaid blood donors for their life-saving gift. »
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- World Breastfeeding Week — read abstract
« World Breastfeeding Week is celebrated in over 170 countries to protect, promote and support breastfeeding. »
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- World Continence Week — read abstract
« In World Continence Week, the Continence Foundation of Australia and its branches organise activities to raise awareness of bladder and bowel health. »
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- World Diabetes Day — read abstract
« World Diabetes Day is the primary global awareness campaign for diabetes; the 2009-2013 theme is diabetes education and prevention. »
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- World First Aid Day — read abstract
« On World First Aid Day, Australian Red Cross asks us to take the time to thank a first aider and to participate in first aid training. »
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- World Glaucoma Week — read abstract
« World Glaucoma Week aims to raise awareness of glaucoma – an eye condition that commonly goes undiagnosed because there are often no warning signs. »
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- World Haemophilia Day — read abstract
« World Haemophilia Day is celebrated around the world on 17 April to increase awareness of haemophilia and other inherited bleeding disorders. »
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- World Hepatitis Day — read abstract
« World Hepatitis Day aims to raise awareness of hepatitis B and hepatitis C. Hepatitis Australia urges people to "love their liver" and find out more about viral hepatitis. »
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- World Lupus Day — read abstract
« World Lupus Day is a forum for lupus organisations worldwide to share information and to call for greater recognition of lupus as a significant public health issue. »
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- World Malaria Day — read abstract
« World Malaria Day commemorates global efforts to control malaria and to achieve zero malaria deaths by 2015. »
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- World No Tobacco Day — read abstract
« World No Tobacco Day aims to inform the community about the dangers of tobacco use. »
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- World Parkinson's Disease Day — read abstract
« On World Parkinson’s Disease (PD) Day, Parkinson's organisations around the world organise events to raise awareness of PD and the needs of people with this disease. »
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- World Suicide Prevention Day — read abstract
« World Suicide Prevention Day calls to public attention one of the world’s largest causes of premature and unnecessary death - suicide. »
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- World's Greatest Shave — read abstract
« Be brave and shave! Every March, thousands of people shave, colour or wax their hair to help raise funds for the Leukaemia Foundation. »
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- World's largest diabetes prevention trial recruiting — read abstract
« Australian doctors are calling for people aged 50 and above who are at risk of developing type 2 diabetes to enrol in the world s largest-ever diabetes prevention trial. »
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- Worms — read abstract
« Threadworms: find out about symptoms, diagnosis, treatment and how to avoid re-infection. »
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- Worms - threadworms — read abstract
« Threadworms are the most common form of worm infection in Australia. Worms are easily treated with pharmacy medicines. Find out what products are available for worms.
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- Wound care — read abstract
« Different types of wounds require different types of care, depending on whether they have resulted from surgery, punctures, burns, tears or ulcers. »
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- Writing for health — read abstract
« People with chronic illness were asked to write about their experiences - an exercise that resulted in an improvement in their health. »
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