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Blood donation
Blood is a bodily fluid which is circulated around the body via small vessels. Blood contains nutrients and oxygen which are needed to maintain healthy…
25 Jan 2008
Gastric banding: The LAP-BAND system
The LAP-BAND System is a device that helps obese people lose weight. It is placed around the first part of the stomach during (laparoscopic) surgery.
23 Jan 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
Gastric Banding
Gastric banding is a proven weightloss technique. Here we look at Gastric banding, how it works, benefits and risks of Gastric banding.
11 Jan 2008
Obesity linked to pain
Obesity is the key public health issue for the 21st century. With around 1 in 5 adults now obese, Australia…
10 Jan 2008
Obesity and Pain
There now appears to be a strong link between obesity and pain. Studies show that obese people are much more likely to feel light to…
10 Jan 2008
The Top Health Stories of 2007
The editors of Harvard Medical School’s Harvard Health Letter have chosen the top health stories of 2007. Here are this…
13 Dec 2007
Nutrition for school children
Maintaining a balanced diet and regular exercise is important for everyone, especially school-aged children. They need to eat a variety of foods from each food…
13 Dec 2007
Hayfever (seasonal rhinitis)
Seasonal rhinitis or hay fever is an exaggerated response to an allergen (e.g. pollen), causing inflammation of the nose, itchy eyes and sneezing.
20 Nov 2007
