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- Skin cancer - risk factors
The major cause of skin cancer is over exposure to ultraviolet radiation from the sun or other sources, such as solariums.
- Heart health check - learn the risk factors (video)
Heart disease affects both women and men. Cardiologist Cathie Coleman from St Vincent's Hospital explains the risk factors for heart disease and what actions you can take to lower your risks.
- Heart disease - know and manage your risk factors (video)
Over 700,000 Australian's are currently living with coronary heart disease. There are actions you can take to help prevent heart disease and to manage your life after a heart attack.
- Stroke risk and prevention
Everyone can reduce their risk of having a stroke by making a few simple lifestyle changes.
- Bowen's disease
Bowen's disease produces persistent red scaly patches on the skin that are neither sore nor itchy.
- Bladder
Your bladder is a hollow organ that stores urine from the kidneys.
- Back pain – disc problems
Most disc problems resolve without specific treatment.
- Depression and ageing
Older people are at greater risk of developing mental health conditions because of the cumulative effect of numerous risk factors, including chronic illness and isolation.
- Molar pregnancy
Most molar pregnancies are diagnosed when bleeding early in pregnancy prompts an ultrasound scan.
- Eyes - age-related macular degeneration
Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is a type of vision loss where there is a distortion or absence of the central field of vision.