Young Australians are growing horn-like lumps at the base of their skulls, a study of X-rays has shown. The bony lumps are thought to be due to poor posture when using handheld devices.
First Aid and Self-Care
Multiple sclerosis (MS)
Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a chronic (long-term) disease that affects the central nervous system. In MS, the protective sheath (known as myelin) that surrounds the nerve fibres in the brain and spinal cord becomes damaged. … What are the symptoms of multiple sclerosis?
Chickenpox
Chickenpox is a highly contagious disease caused by a viral infection. Most children with chickenpox develop an itchy rash that lasts for about 10 days.
Symptoms and causes of Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
Chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) — also called myalgic encephalomyelitis (ME) or ME/CFS — is a complex condition. It causes extreme fatigue, sleep problems, pain and other symptoms.
Australian health system: how it works
Australia’s healthcare system – find out how it works, which health services are funded by the governments and which services are privately funded.
Thyroid gland and thyroid hormones
Your thyroid gland makes hormones that control your metabolism. An overactive or underactive thyroid can cause symptoms.
Video: Measles – global outbreak
It’s predicted Australia may have 300 infections of measles in 2019, but endemic measles was eliminated in 2014. So why the increase in measles infections now?
Video: Private Health Insurance reforms
April 2019 will see a new system of categorising private health insurance and some changes to policies. What will the changes mean for you?
Video: Improving oral health in Australia
Ninety per cent of Australian adults and 40 per cent of children have experienced tooth decay. Poor oral health is a risk factor for heart disease, stroke and diabetes, but there are things you can do to improve it.
Tension headache treatments
Most of us have experienced a tension headache, which often feels like a tight band of pressure around the head. Treatment involves treating the pain and reducing stress and tension.
