Diarrhoea is when your bowel movements become watery, foul-smelling and the need to go to the toilet is urgent and frequent. Find out what products are available for diarrhoea.
Gastrointestinal Health
Hepatitis B
Hepatitis B infection can be either acute (short-lived) or chronic (long-term). Chronic hepatitis B can lead to complications such as liver cirrhosis.
What are the risks of binging on junkfood?
Junk food binges are bad for the gut bacteria. Studies have shown that altering the bacteria in the large intestine is linked to depression, increases risk of obesity and increases risk of adverse immune reactions.
Organ donation
Organ and tissue donation saves the lives of hundreds of Australians every year. Find out who can donate organs and how to register your decision on the Australian Organ Donor Register
Constipation: self-care
Constipation is when your bowel motions take more effort than usual and your stools can be small and hard. Find out what products are available for constipation.
Crohn’s disease
Crohn’s disease is a type of inflammatory bowel disease that causes symptoms such as diarrhoea and cramping abdominal pain. While there is currently no cure, there are treatments available.
Bowel Cancer Awareness Month
June is Bowel Cancer Awareness Month. Australia has one of the highest rates of bowel cancer in the world, but the good news is 9 out of 10 bowel cancers can be treated, if caught early enough.
Constipation: treatment options
Find out the treatment options for constipation. What's suitable for you will depend on the cause, severity and duration of your constipation.
Special diets for autism lack evidence
Parents of children with autism often try dietary changes or supplements to help improve the condition but a new review concludes that there is little solid evidence that any work.
Hepatitis C: Fibroscan and liver biopsy
Find out what’s involved when you have a fibroscan or a liver biopsy to assess the degree of liver fibrosis, and why cirrhosis is important.
