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November newsletter
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In the news
 Pap tests for all women
All women between 18 and 70 years who have ever been sexually active should have a Pap test every two years. This includes lesbians, some women who have had a hysterectomy and women with disabilities.
- Pap smears detect abnormalities in the cells of the cervix before they develop into cancer.
 Water tanks and dams - safety tips
The highest quality water available should be used for drinking. Rainwater tanks are often the safest source but there are contamination risks that can cause severe gastric illnesses. After a bushfire drinking water may be contamined by ash, debris and fire retardants.
 Cooking ideas!
With the festive season around the corner, our recipe section offers great ideas to hundreds of nutritious, easy to prepare and tasty recipes.
Newly revised fact sheets
Did you know ...?
- Chiropractors use spinal adjustments to improve many health problems that are related to nerve, skeleton and muscle problems.
- Wisdom teeth are the rear molars that erupt sometime around the late teens or early 20s. These teeth can sometimes cause overcrowding, or can impact into the gum or neighbouring teeth.
- Most packaged foods have a 'use-by' or 'best before' date stamped on the box, wrapper or bottle. This date gives you an idea of how long the food will last before it loses quality.
- Massage works by soothing soft tissue and encouraging relaxation. Modern studies show that massage can successfully treat a range of disorders, including back pain, anxiety and high blood pressure.
- Donating blood for research helps to further medical knowledge on a wide range of blood-related medical conditions and diseases. These include blood clots, heart attack, stroke and certain types of cancer.
Test your knowledge!
Try our health quiz to separate weight loss myths from fact. Learn the facts about diet, nutrition and weight loss.
 Weight loss myths - quiz.
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