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The truth about diets: Detox, cleansing and fad diets versus healthy balanced nutrition
Fitness 22 Dec 2011

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…
Sticking to your New Year's resolutions
Cancer 16 Dec 2011

Sticking to your New Year's resolutions

The New Year is a time of good intention. However, despite good intentions, many individuals fail to fulfil their New Year’s resolutions, because changing health…
Safe sex, alcohol and the work Christmas party
Family 08 Dec 2011

Safe sex, alcohol and the work Christmas party

Relaxing and getting to know work colleagues is a well-deserved reward for a year of hard work. But bear in mind that the combination of…
Cosmetic surgery: An introduction
Children's health 24 Nov 2010

Cosmetic surgery: An introduction

Cosmetic surgery refers to a surgical procedure undertaken to reshape and change the appearance of a body part. It may change the structure, position, colour…
Cosmetic Surgery: Making a Decision
Children's health 17 Nov 2010

Cosmetic Surgery: Making a Decision

All people considering having cosmetic surgery must weigh up the potential risks and benefits of the surgery as well as their personal circumstances. It is…
Counterfeit drugs
Cancer 08 Nov 2010

Counterfeit drugs

Counterfeit drugs are fake medicines, or medicines which have been manufactured or packaged fraudulently.
Television and Childhood
Children's health 28 Sep 2010

Television and Childhood

In an increasingly screen-based society, the potential harmful effects of television on lifestyle and behaviour in infants and children of all ages need to be carefully…
Caffeine Consumption in Adults
General 06 Jul 2010

Caffeine Consumption in Adults

Research shows that most adults can consume up to 400mg of caffeine per day, without negatively affecting their health. In Australia, it is recommended that…
Testosterone Deficiency, Diabetes and Metabolic Syndrome
Blood 17 Jun 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.