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- Iodine
Good sources of iodine include fortified bread and any type of seafood, including seaweed.
- Thyroid - hypothyroidism
Hypothyroidism means the thyroid gland is underactive which causes the person?s metabolism to slow down.
- Thyroid - hyperthyroidism
Hyperthyroidism can be diagnosed with a simple blood test that measures thyroid hormone levels.
- Thyroid gland
If the thyroid gland is overactive or sluggish, the metabolism will be affected, leading to a variety of symptoms.
- Goitre
Symptoms of a goitre can include enlargement of the throat, swallowing problems and breathing problems.
- Breastfeeding and your diet
Breastfeeding women need to eat regularly and include a wide variety of healthy foods in their diet.
- Australian bat lyssavirus infection
The simplest form of prevention for lyssavirus is to avoid close contact with bats.
- Rabies
Rabies is a highly fatal disease that affects the central nervous system.
- Salt
Too much sodium (salt) can cause high blood pressure and many other health conditions.
- Pregnancy and diet
Good nutrition during pregnancy can help to keep you and your developing baby healthy.