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05.03.2024
Right information needed so women and girls can advocate for their health
When Balveen was diagnosed with endometriosis at the age of 20, she had just undergone her second surgery. After enduring years of pain and heavy bleeding that she believed was normal, she was exhausted and suddenly faced with questions about her
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29.02.2024
Inside Look: How virtual tools are REMODeling diabetes care at PA Hospital
Five years dedicated to advancing care for patients with Type 2 Diabetes (T2DM) has led PA Hospital endocrinologist, Dr Anish Menon and a team of dedicated clinicians at the PAH Burke Street Centre to reimagine the approach to diabetes management.
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05.04.2024
9 types of contraception you can use to prevent pregnancy
Nine types of contraception available to help prevent unwanted pregnancy.
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04.04.2024
Sexual health: myths vs truths
When it comes to sexual health, there are a lot of myths out there. Whether you heard about it from a friend or read it on a dodgy website, believing a furphy about sexual health can come with some serious consequences. We’ve busted some of the
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02.04.2024
How to survive festival season
Music festivals take place across Australia throughout the year. On any given weekend, you can often find Queenslanders gearing up for a weekend of music and hanging out with their mates. Most of those people are going to have a great time at their
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27.03.2024
10 hacks for catching up with friends without drinking
Whether you drink alcohol or not, you can sometimes feel pressured to have a drink. Most Queenslanders drink alcohol at levels that have few adverse effects, but about one third drink alcohol on a single occasion at levels that put them at risk.
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26.03.2024
Kristine shares her road from DV to restoring her life
For nearly one in two women in their mid-20s to 40s who have experienced family, domestic or sexual violence, navigating the healthcare system to seek support can be overwhelming. At a time when they are trying to survive, knowing where to turn –
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25.03.2024
What is RSV and why can it be dangerous for young children?
Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) is highly infectious, very common and can cause serious illness in younger children.
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20.03.2024
Age like a boss: winning strategies for a healthier you
Research suggests by modifying our lifestyle, we can influence how long and well we live.
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18.03.2024
What's really in a vape?
If you’re looking for just the facts about what’s really in a vape, you’ve come to the right place. E-cigarettes are electronic devices that heat a liquid (vape juice, e-liquid, e-juice) to produce a vapour that looks a lot like smoke, which
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13.03.2024
Women’s health at every age
When it comes to looking after their health, we want Queensland women to feel empowered to care for their mind and bodies at every age. We’ve compiled the top health tips for each age group and the key check-ups and screenings women should know