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Is cannabis abuse harmful?
Long term cannabis abuse affects the user detrimentally - both biologically, psychologically, and socially. Dr Matt Cullen explains.
How to do CPR
Bystander resuscitation saves lives, and these days mouth-to-mouth resuscitation is not absolutely necessary. Dr Norman Swan explains how to do it.
Gaslighting in relationships
A gaslighter will work constantly to undermine the confidence of their partner in the relationship and manipulate their perspectives.
How do you know if your partner is a narcissist?
Trying to work out whether your ex-partner, or your partner, is a narcissist is a pretty common concern for a lot of people.
Mosquito-borne diseases and prevention
Mosquito bites can be the cause of a number of illnesses, even in Australia. Here's how to protect yourself.
Travel HealthAccidental poisoning
Children's curiosity can lead to danger, such as accidental poisoning.
First Aid & Self-Care Kids' & Teens' HealthWhen to take your medicine
Many people who are taking tablets or other medicines are not sure about the best time to take them.
MedicinesAustralian health system: how it works
Australia's healthcare system - find out how it works, which health services are funded by the government and which services are privately funded.
First Aid & Self-CareHow to manage blood glucose using the Glycemic Index of foods
Choosing low GI carbohydrates is one of the keys to maintaining good blood glucose control.
Diabetes Food Allergy Gastrointestinal Health Healthy Eating Healthy Living Nutrition & WeightWhat are some of the impacts of bulimia?
Bulimia is an eating disorder, which involves bingeing and then purging, and there are all sorts of problems that can arise with bulimia.
Mental Health Nutrition & WeightWhat are Baker's cysts? A brief video from Dr Norman Swan
Baker's cysts are cysts that occur at the back of your knee. Do they need to be treated? Dr Norman Swan reports.
ArthritisRhesus-negative blood and pregnancy
If a pregnant woman is rhesus (Rh) negative and her fetus is Rh positive, the fetus (and any subsequent fetus) may be at risk of health problems.
Babies & Pregnancy Heart & StrokePalpitations: symptoms and diagnosis
Palpitations are sensations of excessively strong and/or irregular heartbeats. Find out more about the causes and treatment for palpitations.
Heart & Stroke SymptomsHeel pain - plantar fasciitis
Heel pain is most commonly caused by plantar fasciitis, a chronic overuse injury of the thick band of tissue on the sole of the foot, known as the plantar fascia.
Exercise & Fitness SymptomsDry eyes: 9 Tips to relieve symptoms
When your tears don’t provide adequate moisture for your eyes, you may notice symptoms of dry eyes. Here are some tips to relieve dry eyes.
Eye HealthThe impact of childhood trauma
Children who are exposed to long-term mental abuse, typically via neglect, sexual abuse or physical abuse, have a high degree of psychological impact.
Kids' & Teens' Health Mental HealthWhat is an anxiety disorder?
Anxiety is a physical and a cognitive experience. And, in an anxiety disorder, the physical and the cognitive merge to create a disorder.
Mental HealthHow to adjust to wearing a face mask
Some people find wearing face masks quite discomforting. Here are some suggestions to make it easier.
Coronavirus - COVID-19Novel coronavirus - COVID-19
Symptoms of COVID-19, caused by the 2019 novel coronavirus, include fever, cough and shortness of breath. Find out how to protect yourself.
Coronavirus - COVID-19 Respiratory HealthHow to get kids to eat vegetables?
New research shows offering a variety of vegetables is key to getting kids to eat them.
Kids' & Teens' Health Latest Health NewsVaginal thrush
Itching around the vagina is commonly caused by infection with a yeast called Candida albicans and is known as vaginal thrush.
Women's HealthVideo: What to say to an anti-masker
What can you say to an anti-masker? See what Dr Norman Swan says.
Coronavirus - COVID-19Video: How is a COVID-19 test done?
The test for COVID-19 is usually a nasopharyngeal swab. Dr Norman Swan explains how it's done.
Coronavirus - COVID-19 Tests & InvestigationsVideo: How to make kids wear face masks
How do you get kids to wear face masks? See what Dr Norman Swan has to say.
Coronavirus - COVID-19Consequences of weight stigma for men
Men who have experienced some level of body weight stigma are more likely to be faced with depressive symptoms, to binge eat, and to rate their health as poorer.
Latest Health News Men's HealthHow to make a cloth face mask
If you don’t want to buy face masks you can make your own cloth masks, which can be washed and reused. Find out how.
Coronavirus - COVID-19 Practice ConnectFace mask fails you don't want to make
It takes a bit of practice to wear a face mask effectively. Here are some face mask fails you don’t want to be making.
Coronavirus - COVID-19Keto diet
The keto diet is a low-carbohydrate, high-fat diet. The lack of carbs forces your body into a metabolic state called ketosis, where it burns stored fats for energy.
Nutrition & WeightHe doesn’t hit me, so why am I scared?
Feeling uneasy, tense, confused or scared may be a sign that there is something wrong with the way you are being treated in your relationship.
Mental Health Women's HealthAre dog owners more physically active?
The research is in! Having a canine companion improves your health, fitness and can even lead to a longer life.
Healthy Living Latest Health NewsWhy alcohol is not a good coping strategy during COVID-19
Alcohol sales have gone through the roof during this COVID-19 period, but is alcohol a good coping strategy?
Addictions Coronavirus - COVID-19 Mental HealthDaily actions to support mental health
What daily actions can you take to support your mental health? It’s all about balance.
Coronavirus - COVID-19 Mental HealthFlu vaccination
In 2020, all Australians should get a flu vaccine as early as possible, as the COVID-19 pandemic converges on our flu season.
Respiratory HealthAntibiotics
Antibiotics attack bacteria - germs responsible for certain infections. Each antibiotic attacks different types of bacteria and will be useful for treating particular infections.
MedicinesFoot pain - top 10 causes
Foot pain may be in the arch of the foot, along the outer side of the foot, on the sole or in the ball of your foot, or in the toes, heels or ankles.
Pain SymptomsWhen should you introduce a baby to solids?
Research has found that babies who were given solids before six months slept for longer every night, compared with those who were given just breastmilk.
Babies & Pregnancy Latest Health NewsCan diet changes improve depression and anxiety?
Yes and no. A review of diet study trials finds that positive dietary changes can reduce symptoms of depression, but less of a benefit is seen in addressing symptoms of anxiety.
Latest Health News Mental Health9 Signs your liver may be damaged
Liver disease doesn't usually cause any symptoms until the damage to the liver is fairly advanced. Here are 9 signs your liver may be struggling.
Gastrointestinal HealthAspirin - side effects, dosage and low-dose
Aspirin is used to treat pain and fever and also has a role in preventing heart attacks and strokes. Find out the side effects and who should not take aspirin.
MedicinesBack pain
Most Australian adults will experience low back pain at some time. Most uncomplicated low back pain resolves after a period of active recovery in 4 weeks.
Pain SymptomsEcstasy: effects on the body
The effects of ecstasy may start to be felt within 20 minutes to one hour after a pill has been taken, and may last for 6 hours.
Addictions