- Ear anatomy — read abstract
« View this anatomical diagram of your ear. See important structures, such as the eardrum, pinna, cochlea, stapes, stirrup, malleus, incus and semicircular canals. »
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- Ear problems — read abstract
« Common ear problems include otitis media, glue ear, ear wax and swimmer's ear. »
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- Ear problems: self-care — read abstract
« Common ear problems include otitis media and glue ear (which mostly affect children), ear wax build-up and swimmer's ear (otitis externa). Find out what products are available for ear problems. »
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- Ear problems: treatment — read abstract
« A number of different pharmacy medicines are available to help soften earwax, as well as to treat ear problems such as swimmer’s ear and otitis media. »
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- Eardrum perforation — read abstract
« Eardrum perforation can be caused by infection, a blow to the ear, injury from an object inserted in the ear, or exposure to a sudden loud noise. »
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- Earlier toilet training not necessarily better — read abstract
« There is little benefit for most children in starting intensive toilet training before 27 months, US paediatricians say. »
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- Early dummy reduces chance of breastfeeding success — read abstract
« Early dummy use reduces a newborn baby’s chance of successful breastfeeding, US researchers confirm. »
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- Ears: how to care for your ears — read abstract
« Learn how to care for and protect your ears. Read about cleaning your ears, protecting your ears from noise, water, ear infection and diseases and about hearing tests. »
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- Earwax — read abstract
« Wax in the ears is quite harmless and a normal part of the body's self-protection mechanism. »
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- Eat your vegetables to avoid wrinkles — read abstract
« A diet high in legumes, vegetables and olive oil may protect against skin wrinkling due to the sun. »
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- Eating breakfast may be key to sustained weight loss — read abstract
« An American study of nearly 3000 people has shown that eating breakfast regularly was a common characteristic of people who had successfully lost weight, and kept it off. »
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- Eating disorders — read abstract
« Anorexia nervosa and bulimia nervosa are 2 main forms of eating disorders. These illnesses mainly affect young females. »
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- Eating disorders may persist in adulthood — read abstract
« Teenagers with abnormal eating behaviours such as dieting and binge eating are at risk of continued problems in adulthood, a study shows. »
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- Eating fish in pregnancy helps prevent premature birth — read abstract
« Eating fish during pregnancy may help reduce your chances of having a premature birth, a Danish study has found. »
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- Eating fish linked to a lower heart rate — read abstract
« Men who eat fish several times each have a lower heart rate compared to men who eat fish on one or fewer occassions each week, according to French research of almost 10,000 men. »
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- Eating for a healthy heart — read abstract
« You can make a huge difference to the health of your heart, and your general well-being, just by making a few simple changes to your diet. »
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- Eating frequently may lower blood cholesterol — read abstract
« Eating 6 times a day or more may result in lower blood cholesterol »
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- Eating out safely — read abstract
« The Food Safety Information Council has stressed the importance of education on food handling and safety procedures. »
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- Eating well in pregnancy — read abstract
« Eating a nutritious and varied diet in pregnancy is the best way of caring for yourself and your baby. »
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- Echinacea causes one in 10 adverse reactions to... — read abstract
« Echinacea is involved in over 10 per cent of reported adverse reactions to alternative or complementary medicines in Australia. »
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- Ecstasy: effects on the body — read abstract
« 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. »
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- Ecstasy: preventing and reducing harms — read abstract
« Ecstasy is commonly taken at dance or "rave" parties and nightclubs, where people may engage in energetic dancing which can raise body temperature to dangerous levels. »
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- Ecstasy: what is it? — read abstract
« Ecstasy is a street name for the drug MDMA (methylenedioxymethylamphetamine). It is a type of stimulant. »
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- ECT effective against severe depression — read abstract
« Electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) is effective in treating adults with severe depression, a systematic review confirms. »
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- Ectopic pregnancy — read abstract
« Ectopic pregnancy is a serious condition, but it can be treated with minimum damage. »
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- Eczema — read abstract
« Find out about the symptoms, causes and triggers of eczema, a common skin problem affecting many people, particularly children. »
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- Eczema Awareness Week — read abstract
« Eczema Awareness Week is held each spring to highlight this common skin disease and its treatment. »
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- Eczema sufferers should avoid food-based skin products — read abstract
« Woman with eczema who had been using goat milk soap and moisturiser has anaphylactic reaction after eating goat's cheese. »
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- Eczema: fish reduces child eczema risk — read abstract
« Eating oily fish in the first year of life may play a role in reducing the risk of childhood eczema, a study suggests. »
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- Eczema: prevention and treatment — read abstract
« Avoiding irritants to the skin and using moiturising and medicated ointments and creams are the main treatments for eczema (atopic dermatitis). »
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- Eczema: Q and A — read abstract
« Eczema or atopic dermatitis is an itchy inflammation of the skin, often found in association with dry skin. »
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- Educating men can cut postnatal depression in women — read abstract
« Support and education for men during their partner`s pregnancy may reduce postnatal depression (PND) in women, new research suggests. »
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- Effect of stopping different bone-sparing medications... — read abstract
« Postmenopausal women who take alendronate (Fosamax) for two years then stop maintain their bone mineral density (BMD) in the following year, US researchers have shown. »
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- Effects of mumps a mystery to parents — read abstract
« Parents are unaware of the consequences of some vaccine-preventable diseases, according to a small Queensland study. »
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- Ejaculation: how it works — read abstract
« When a man is sexually stimulated, friction on the glans penis and other stimuli send signals through the nervous system that cause ejaculation. »
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- Elderly falls reduced by novel exercise program — read abstract
« A novel functional exercise program called LiFE reduces falls in the elderly by 31 per cent compared with a more structured exercise program. »
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- Elderly urged to reduce their chances of falling — read abstract
« Australia�s older population can reduce their chances of falling by taking up exercises with a strong balance component such as T`ai Chi, according to a report released by the Monash University Accident Research Centre (MUARC). »
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- Electrocardiogram - ECG — read abstract
« An electrocardiogram is a medical test, commonly called an ECG or EKG, that uses a machine to measure and record the electrical activity in the heart. »
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- Electroencephalogram (EEG) — read abstract
« An electroencephalogram (EEG) is a test that records electrical signals within the brain, and can be used to diagnose several conditions, including epilepsy. »
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- Emergency contraception - morning-after pill — read abstract
« Emergency contraception (the morning after pill) is used to prevent a pregnancy after unprotected intercourse. It works by stopping the fertilised egg implanting in the womb lining. »
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- Emergency contraception options — read abstract
« Emergency contraception prevents pregnancy after unprotected sex or when contraception has failed. Find out what products are available for emergency contraception. »
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- Emotional stress is bad for blood pressure — read abstract
« Dwelling on emotional issues may lead to high blood pressure problems, say US researchers. »
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- Emphysema: treatment — read abstract
« Treatment of emphysema is aimed at relieving symptoms and preventing the disease from progressing even further. »
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- Emphysema: what you need to know — read abstract
« Emphysema is an ongoing condition in which the walls of the alveoli in the lungs become gradually damaged. Read all about it. »
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- Endometriosis — read abstract
« Endometriosis is a condition where endometrial tissue, normally found inside the uterus, is found outside the uterus. »
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- Endometriosis: fast facts — read abstract
« Facts on endometriosis and its symptoms - a medical condition caused by escaped tissue from the womb lining lodging in the body cavity. »
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- Endometriosis: trans fats increase risk — read abstract
« Dietary fats may be linked to endometriosis, although the impact appears to vary greatly according to the type of fat most commonly consumed. »
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- Endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) — read abstract
« ERCP is an investigation used to view the gallbladder, bile ducts, pancreas and pancreatic duct. »
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- Endoscopy — read abstract
« In an endoscopy, a doctor looks down a thin lighted tube inserted into the body to see the internal structures. »
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- Engorgement and mastitis — read abstract
« Not all women experience true engorgement or mastitis; however, if you do it may really test your desire to breast feed. »
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- Eosinophilic oesophagitis becoming more common — read abstract
« Eosinophilic oesophagitis is an inflammatory condition that causes a choking sensation in the throat. »
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- Eosinophilic oesophagitis still on the rise — read abstract
« Eosinophilic oesophagitis - inflammation of the oesophagus often caused by food allergy - is increasing in Australia, expert says. »
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- Epidurals — read abstract
« Learn about the anaesthetic procedure often used in childbirth, known as an epidural. »
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- Epilepsy — read abstract
« Epilepsy is a condition in which the electrical and chemical activity of the brain loses its usual co-ordination for short periods. These periods are called fits or seizures. »
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- Epilepsy: diagnosis and treatment — read abstract
« Find out how epilepsy is diagnosed and treated, as well as common triggers for seizures and how to avoid them. »
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- Epilepsy: mild brain trauma can increase epilepsy risk — read abstract
« Children and young adults who experience mild traumatic brain injuries have an increased risk of developing epilepsy. »
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- Epilepsy: newer medicines safer in pregnancy — read abstract
« Taking newer epilepsy medicines, such as lamotrigine, oxcarbazepine, topiramate, gabapentin and levetiracetam, during the first trimester of pregnancy does not increase major birth defects, a study suggests.
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- Epilepsy: partial seizures — read abstract
« Find out about the different types of partial seizures that people with epilepsy may experience. »
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- Epsom salts safer for constipation — read abstract
« A colorectal surgeon has advocated returning to Epsom salts as a safe, effective treatment for constipation. »
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- Erectile dysfunction a risk with all prostate cancer... — read abstract
« All treatments for early prostate cancer, including hormone therapy and brachytherapy (radioactive 'seed' therapy), carry a risk of impotence (erectile dysfunction), an Australian survey shows. »
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- Erectile dysfunction and cycling — read abstract
« Does cycling affect the penis and cause erectile dysfunction and impotence? »
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- Erectile dysfunction: medications that may cause it — read abstract
« Here are some examples of medications that may cause impotence or erectile dysfunction. »
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- Erectile dysfunction: visiting your doctor — read abstract
« Find out what questions a doctor could ask when you discuss erectile dysfunction, also known as impotence. »
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- Erection: how it works — read abstract
« View this illustrated explanation of how a man's body chemicals and enzymes trigger an erection. »
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- Essure pbc (permanent birth control) — read abstract
« A new method of contraception is available for women seeking permanent contraception without the need for a general anaesthetic and major surgery. »
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- Evidence supports ginkgo's future in dementia — read abstract
« A large scale review of clinical trials involving ginkgo biloba therapy in people with dementia shows evidence of improved cognition and function. »
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- Excess coffee drinking linked to brain haemorrhage — read abstract
« Drinking more than 5 cups of coffee a day may increase the risk of brain haemorrhage, according to Norwegian research. »
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- Excessive fluid intake during exercise can be fatal — read abstract
« Exercisers must be warned that the overconsumption of
fluid (either water or sports drinks) before, during, or
after exercise is unnecessary and can have a potentially
fatal outcome, says a sports medicine expert in this
week`s issue of the Britis »
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- Exercise can curb cancer fatigue — read abstract
« Exercise is the best intervention to reduce cancer-related fatigue, but psychosocial and stress reduction techniques and treatment for anaemia can also help, according to a review of evidence about the condition and its treatment in adults. »
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- Exercise eases chronic pain in obesity — read abstract
« People with obesity have a 20 per cent increased risk of chronic pain in the low back and neck/shoulders, but regular exercise can help counter this, researchers have found. »
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- Exercise stress testing — read abstract
« Exercise stress testing assesses the performance and capacity of the heart during exercise and is used to help diagnose or investigate heart disease. »
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- Exercise to burn fat — read abstract
« Find out about which types of exercise are best to burn fat and help you lose weight. »
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- Exercise to prevent osteoporosis — read abstract
« Regular weight-bearing exercise and strength (resistance) training can help improve your bone density and decrease your risk of osteoporosis. »
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- Exercise: easing into it — read abstract
« Starting an exercise program can be daunting - get motivated and make it easier with these tips. »
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- Exercises conquer that chronic pain in the neck — read abstract
« Endurance and strength training programmes can reduce chronic neck pain and disability in office workers, Finnish researchers have found. »
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- Exercising and arthritis — read abstract
« Exercise can reduce joint pain and stiffness and increases flexibility, strength and endurance in people with arthritis. »
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- Exercising outdoors lifts mood and self-esteem — read abstract
« Just a 5-minute sojourn in a green space can do wonders for your mental health. »
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- Expert calls for melatonin approval — read abstract
« Melatonin has been found to be `remarkably effective` for jet lag by Cochrane reviewers. »
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- Expert committee gives advice on combined HRT — read abstract
« Expert Committee makes recommendations after the use of long-term combined HRT is called into question by a large US trial showing health risks outweigh benefits of taking it. »
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- Expert committee to examine complementary medicines — read abstract
« The Federal Government has announced the formation of an 18 member expert committee to examine complementary medicines in the healthcare system. »
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- Exposure to DES is a lifelong health risk — read abstract
« Tips to help identify and manage people exposed to diethylstilboestrol (DES) are contained in a new US report from the Centers for Disease Control. »
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- Eye anatomy — read abstract
« View this anatomical diagram of the eye, showing the eye structure, including the pupil, iris, cornea, retina and optic nerve. »
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- Eye injuries: prevention — read abstract
« While eye injuries are common, most are preventable. Read how to protect your eyes from injury at work, at home and at play. »
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- Eye lubricants — read abstract
« Eye lubricants, either in the form of drops or ointments, can help to alleviate dry eye. »
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- Eyelid and eyelash problems — read abstract
« Common eye problems include inflammation and infection of the eyelids and eyelashes, also called blepharitis and styes. Find out what products are available for eyelid and eyelash problems. »
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- Eyelids — read abstract
« Find out more about eyelid problems, including entropion and ectropion, which are quite common in older people. »
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- Eyes in the sun — read abstract
« People know of the dangers of sun to our skin. But many people do not know that too much sun can damage the eyes. »
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- Eyesight problems: when you need glasses — read abstract
« Many people with normal eyesight may need reading glasses some time after the age of 40. »
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