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June newsletter
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In the news
Chocolate - is it healthy?
Chocolate is made from cocoa beans. Components in cocoa beans such as antioxidants may help protect against degenerative illnesses like heart disease and cancer.
Chocolate also contains protein, fat, iron, caffeine and other substances. There is no evidence that chocolate causes acne.
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Stroke can occur in children
Stroke is rare among children and babies but it can occur. The causes of childhood stroke are not well understood, but are thought to include blood vessel problems in the brain and clots travelling from the heart.
Symptoms of a stroke in a child include seizures, fever, speech impairment and paralysis.
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Newly published fact sheets
Did you know ...?
- Scabies is caused by small mites called Sarcoptes scabiei that burrow into the skin. The skin reacts to the mites, causing red itching bumps or blisters to form.
- Myotherapy is a form of physical therapy used to treat or prevent soft tissue pain and restricted joint movement. The philosophy of myotherapy is founded on Western medical principles including anatomy, physiology and biomechanics. Techniques may include massage, stretching, acupressure and acupuncture.
- Most spiders are relatively harmless to humans. Australia has about 2,000 species of spiders. First aid for a venomous spider bite depends on the species of spider. If in doubt, always seek medical attention.
- Undescended testicles (testes) means that one or both testicles are missing from the scrotum and are lodged instead in the groin or inside the lower abdomen. Other terms for undescended testicles include empty scrotum, monorchism and cryptorchidism.
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