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  1. Porphyria

    Porphyria can affect the skin, nervous system, gastrointestinal system or all of these, depending on the specific type.

  2. Water quality in tanks, bores and dams

    Make sure your private drinking water supply is safe.

  3. Handwashing - Why it's important

    Washing your hands with soap and warm water can help stop the spread of infectious diseases.

  4. Guillain-Barré syndrome

    Most people with Guillain-Barré syndrome experienced some form of viral or bacterial infection before the onset of symptoms.

  5. Henoch-Schonlein purpura

    Henoch-Schonlein purpura causes a purple spotted skin rash which lasts around one to four weeks, and is often marked by relapses.

  6. Botulism

    Botulism is considered a medical emergency. If untreated, it may cause death.

  7. Medications - non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs

    Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory medicines should always be used cautiously and for the shortest time possible.

  8. Lupus and medication

    Lupus most commonly appears in women of childbearing age.

  9. Mushroom poisoning

    Mushrooms are a type of fungus. Australia has many varieties of wild-growing fungi, many of which are edible. However, a few types are poisonous or even deadly.

  10. Gut health

    The health of your gut microbiome impacts both your physical and mental health.

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