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Living with chronic pain
11/03/2010
Chronic pain can't usually be cured. But with the right help, there are good odds you can learn to manage this pain and minimize its impact on your life.
Healthy holidays
10/12/2009
A hard-earned break can do wonders for your health and wellbeing, but there can also be hidden perils. Here are some points to ponder before you pack your bags.
Young adults with an autism spectrum disorder
18/11/2009
Most of us struggle with the transition to adulthood, but for people on the autism spectrum this period presents unique challenges.
Anger: taming the fury
24/09/2009
There's growing evidence anger can be harmful to your health. But what's the best way to manage this fiery emotion?
Aged care: the depressing reality
20/08/2009
Up to half of all people in residential aged care may have depression but the condition often goes unrecognised and untreated, experts say.
Genetic testing and your health
15/07/2009
The ability to probe your health at the genetic level is bringing about a fundamental shift in healthcare. What issues should you consider before you take the plunge?
Functional foods: healthy choice or hype?
17/06/2009
Functional foods, foods with extra 'healthy' ingredients added, are being touted as the answer to a range of conditions from high cholesterol to iodine deficiency. But are they real health food or just hype?
Flu: your questions answered
21/05/2009
Dr Norman Swan and other experts help answer some of your questions about flu and pandemics.
Web diagnosis: healthy searching
18/03/2009
Have you ever tried to second-guess your doctor using the internet, or Googled a symptom and convinced yourself you have a terrible disease? The internet has been a blessing and a curse for doctors and patients alike.
Talking sex
12/02/2009
Negotiating sexual boundaries is tough, even when you're an adult, but for teenagers and young people it's even more difficult.
Allergies - the answers you need
25/11/2008
When it comes to allergies there seem to be as many questions as there are answers. Here we ask the experts to answer five common allergy questions.