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Hypertriglyceridemia
Hypertriglyceridemia is when there are high blood levels of triglycerides (fatty substances) and is associated with atherosclerosis.
01 Jan 2012
Retinal Vein Occlusion
Retinal vein occlusion refers to blockage of the vein that carries blood from…
01 Jan 2012
The truth about diets: Detox, cleansing and fad diets versus healthy balanced nutrition
Many Australians want to lose weight and can improve their health by doing so. They are often tempted to try a fad diet, which promises…
22 Dec 2011
Counterfeit drugs
Counterfeit drugs are fake medicines, or medicines which have been manufactured or packaged fraudulently.
08 Nov 2010
Testosterone Deficiency, Diabetes and Metabolic Syndrome
Testosterone deficiency (hypogonadism) is associated with many chronic health conditions, including type 2 diabetes mellitus and other metabolic disorders.
17 Jun 2010
Under-Nutrition Before and During Pregnancy
There are a range of adverse health effects associated with maternal under-nutrition (malnutrition and micronutrient deficiency) which can affect both the pregnant woman and developing…
03 Jun 2010
Cardiovascular Disease and Cholesterol
There are a number of risk factors that make cardiovascular disease more likely, including high cholesterol. Cardiologist Craig Juergens talks about what cholesterol does to…
09 Sep 2008
Cholesterol Testing
A cholesterol test is a simple blood test carried out to measure the levels of these two cholesterol types in the blood, and the levels…
19 Jun 2008
Milk and Milk Products (Dairy Products)
Children and adolescents should be encouraged to consume milk products because this is the period of their lives in which they are building their peak…
14 Jan 2008
