- 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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- 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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- Warning on dietary supplements containing ephedra — read abstract
« Dietary supplements containing ephedra, a Chinese herb widely promoted both as a means of losing weight and boosting energy levels, have come under scrutiny. »
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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 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 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 one of the most serious bacterial infections that can affect children, especially those under 1, but it can be prevented with vaccination. »
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- Whooping cough epidemic: act quickly — read abstract
« A fatal case of whooping cough in a NSW baby has prompted the NSW Health Department to issue new warnings on vaccinating against the childhood illness. »
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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 beat men on muscle endurance — read abstract
« The endurance of women performing certain isometric exercises is almost twice that of men performing the same exercise, according to a study. »
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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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- Women's conference raises awareness of vulval cancer — read abstract
« Vulval cancer is not common, and lack of both public and professional awareness ensures that it remains largely invisible. »
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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 Asthma Day - Tuesday 6 May 2003 — read abstract
« New figures released today on World Asthma Day estimate that 1 in 20 people in the world now have asthma. »
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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 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 and what WHO is doing, and people around the world can do, to fight the tobacco epidemic. »
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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 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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