Better Health Channel
betterhealth.vic.gov.au
betterhealth.vic.gov.au

Viewing 1-10 of 30 results

  1. Iodine

    Good sources of iodine include fortified bread and any type of seafood, including seaweed.

  2. Thyroid - hypothyroidism

    Hypothyroidism means the thyroid gland is underactive which causes the person?s metabolism to slow down.

  3. Thyroid - hyperthyroidism

    Hyperthyroidism can be diagnosed with a simple blood test that measures thyroid hormone levels.

  4. Thyroid gland

    If the thyroid gland is overactive or sluggish, the metabolism will be affected, leading to a variety of symptoms.

  5. Goitre

    Symptoms of a goitre can include enlargement of the throat, swallowing problems and breathing problems.

  6. Rabies

    Rabies is a highly fatal disease that affects the central nervous system.

  7. Australian bat lyssavirus infection

    The simplest form of prevention for lyssavirus is to avoid close contact with bats.

  8. Breastfeeding and your diet

    Breastfeeding women need to eat regularly and include a wide variety of healthy foods in their diet.

  9. Pregnancy and diet

    Good nutrition during pregnancy can help to keep you and your developing baby healthy.

  10. Salt

    Too much sodium (salt) can cause high blood pressure and many other health conditions.

Filter results by category

30 results