Glomerulonephritis is a disease that involves inflammation of the filtering units of the kidneys, known as glomeruli.
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Which exercises are the key to preventing falls?
Researched collected the data on over 20,000 people who had fallen; how they had fallen and how they exercised to find out which exercises are best to help prevent falls.
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.
Video: Brain awareness
Your brain is an amazing organ. Find out how to keep it healthy, alert and thinking well. Know the signs of concussion and how to protect against it.
Motor neurone disease
Motor neurone disease (MND) is a progressive neurological disorder which usually strikes people in middle and later life.
Cat scratch disease
The diagnosis of cat scratch disease is not always easy, particularly if the person doesn't remember being injured by a cat.
Video: Migraines – triggers and treatment
The debilitating effects of migraine affect the lives of 4.9 million Australians. What's the best way to avoid triggers and treat these serious headaches?
Spinal muscular atrophy
Spinal muscular atrophy is a motor neuron disease. SMA affects muscles throughout the body, but the shoulders, hips and back are often most severely affected.
