Up to half a million Australians have type 2 diabetes and don't know it. In most people, it starts silently, but it's important to be aware of early warning signs. Diabetes Week is about early detection, so if you have any symptoms, see your doctor.
Hormone Health
Video: Breast cancer treatment – is chemotherapy always necessary?
A US trial known as TAILORx looks at using a new gene test to see whether chemotherapy adds any extra value to hormone treatment, in women with early breast cancer that is hormone positive and HER 2 negative who are at middling risk of recurrence.
Man flu – fact or fiction?
Does the well-known ‘man flu’ have medical merit or is it a result of men overreacting to common flu symptoms?
Itch
Itching (medical term pruritus) can be one of the most distressing physical sensations we experience.
Sleep: what happens to your body
Find out what happens to your body when you are asleep. Sleep has 2 distinct phases: REM and non-REM sleep.
Iodine
Iodine is important for your thyroid gland, and iodine deficiency can cause problems, especially in unborn and newborn babies. Find out how to ensure your iodine intake is adequate.
Female reproductive organs
Diagrams (front and side views) of the female reproductive organs and how they work.
Male reproductive system
View our diagram of the male reproductive organs, including the penis, testicles, prostate, urethra and vas deferens.
Contraception: sterilisation implants (Essure)
Essure sterilisation implants are a type of permanent contraception for women. Find out how they work and their advantages and disadvantages.
Gastro-oesophageal reflux: what causes it?
In gastro-oesophageal reflux, the lower oesophageal sphincter is weakened or relaxes when it shouldn’t, allowing stomach acid to flow up into the oesophagus. This can cause symptoms such as heartburn.
