Abdominal pain is pain felt anywhere from below your ribs to your pelvis. Abdominal pain usually goes away without surgery and most people only need relief from their symptoms. If pain persists or if ...

Warm and wet weather can mean more mosquito biting and breeding, including the ones that can carry diseases that make you sick. Prepare, take care and be aware out there - especially of the condition ...

Varicose veins are knobbly, twisted and darkish-blue in appearance, and are most commonly found on people’s legs. Varicose veins are caused by faulty valves within veins, that allow blood to pool.

Many Australians, of all ages, are not doing enough physical activity for optimal health. Over a third of the total burden of disease experienced by Australians could be prevented by tackling ...

The right shoe can help keep your feet healthy and your body safe from injury. Shoes should cushion and support your feet, feel comfortable and fit well. Shop for shoes when your feet are at their ...

In 2013, heart, stroke and blood vessel diseases accounted for nearly one third (30 per cent) of all deaths in Australia. The biggest cause of death from heart disease and stroke is the progressive ...

Need treatment today? Need treatment today, but it's not life-threatening and you can't get a GP appointment, there are services available: Urgent Care Clinics – provide care for conditions that ...

Cortisol is a hormone made by the two adrenal glands (one is located on each kidney). Some disorders can be treated with synthetic corticosteroids. One of the main side effects of long-term treatment ...

The first few days after giving birth are a time for resting, looking after yourself and learning about your baby.

Los centros regionales de salud mental y bienestar son un servicio gratuito para personas mayores de 26 años. Ofrecen tratamientos, atención y apoyo para el bienestar cerca de su hogar. Obtenga ...

If we regularly eat more kilojoules than our body needs, the excess will be stored as body fat. Achieving or maintaining a healthy weight is all about balancing energy we take in and energy we burn. A ...

Face masks can prevent COVID-19 transmission. Face masks can stop or slow viruses from spreading. Face masks lower your chance of catching and spreading an airborne virus. That’s why wearing a ...