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  1. Liver - fatty liver disease

    The damage caused by fatty liver disease can often be halted or reversed through simple lifestyle changes.

  2. Vitamin B

    The 8 B-group vitamins are essential for various functions within the body.

  3. Spina bifida

    Folate can prevent up to 70 per cent of spina bifida cases if taken daily for one month before conception and during the first three months of pregnancy.

  4. Cereals and wholegrain foods

    Common cereal foods include bread, breakfast cereals and pasta.

  5. Arthritis and diet

    No special diet or 'miracle food' can cure arthritis, but some conditions may be helped by avoiding or including certain foods.

  6. Fishing - eat your catch with care

    People who fish in the Lower Yarra and Maribyrnong rivers need to be careful about eating their catch because of the risk of chemical exposure.

  7. Nutrition for women

    Your healthy diet will need to meet your unique physical needs, fit with your lifestyle, and reduce your risk of disease.

  8. Gallbladder - gallstones and surgery

    Medical treatment for gallstones may not be necessary unless the gallstones cause symptoms.

  9. Diet and heart disease risk

    A diet low in saturated fats and high in fibre and plant food can substantially reduce your risk of developing heart disease.

  10. Collagenous colitis and lymphocytic colitis

    Collagenous colitis and lymphocytic colitis are types of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD).

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