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Petrol Sniffing
Petrol sniffing has had a devastating impact in some communities. Apart from the effects it has on young people’s health, it has also led to increased violence, juvenile crime, property damage, poor school performance and family and social disruption. Sniffing petrol creates health problems because the led found in some petrol accumulates in the body. […]
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Sun Sense
Don’t blister, sister! Don’t get burnt, brother! Australia has the highest rate of skin cancer in the world. This is because of our long, hot summers, our depleted ozone layer, and the fact that all Australians spend a lot of time outdoors in the sun. While skin cancer can be treated effectively if it’s detected […]
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Here Comes the Sun (Skin Cancer)
Keep your skin safe this summer ” protect yourself from the sun. Australians have the highest rate of skin cancer in the world. And no matter what you might think, everyone ” no matter what their skin colour ” is at risk. “Although skin cancer rates among Indigenous Australians are lower, there’s no question that […]
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Cancer answers
Cancer is one of the most feared – and the most misunderstood – diseases. Although it’s often thought to be a disease that old people get, cancer rates among young people are getting higher. And Indigenous Australians are at a greater risk than the rest of the population. The most common cancers in Indigenous communities […]
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Aaron Fa’aoso
Tell us about your diet.I’m always conscious of eating the right foods and trying to stay off the grog. Definitely all the vegiess and all the leans meats, basically I’ve switched to a white meat diet, just chicken and fish. As an actor, why is it important for you stay in shape?You have to be […]
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Toe the Line (Foot Health)
Get ready for summer ” feet first. One of the best things about summer is being able to wear open shoes like thongs or sandals. But if you’ve got gnarly toes, wearing summer shoes can mean a lot of embarrassment and discomfort. One of the most common foot problems is fungal nail infection. This can […]
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Concussion
Concussion is a term used to describe a minor head injury, not usually life-threatening, and common to rugby league, rugby union and Australian Rules football players. Concussion is generally caused by either a direct blow to the head or from a sudden change in direction that causes the brain to hit against the inside of […]
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Liver Safe Life
Hepatitis C is spreading fast, but there are ways to protect yourself. Hepatitis C is the most reported infectious disease over the last 10 years in Australia, with an estimated 16,000 new infections every year. There are estimated to be approximately 242,000 people with hepatitis C in Australia, but more recently a survey indicated that […]
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Flu Jab
Flu can be a killer. Winter is flu season and it’s on the way. Many people think that because flu is so common, that it’s not serious. But it is. The flu can really kill people. It can be a real problem if you’re in a high-risk group such as older people, people who already […]
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The Big Chill
Brrrr! Depending on where you live, the winter months can bring about dramatic changes in climate and temperature. For those of you from areas that experience cold winters, take extra special care when outdoors. Being exposed to cold weather, even for a short period of time, can be dangerous if you are not adequately prepared. […]
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A Lesson In Love
Name: Kevin Kropinyeri Being a parent is all about sacrifice. And being a good father, particularly a young one, takes enormous sacrifice and character. For Kevin Kropinyeri, the sacrifices he made for his family were not so tough because the gift he received in return was far greater. “I find that I have a more […]
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Back to Basics (Spine Damage)
The wrong schoolbag can damage your back. Recent research has revealed that up to 70 per cent of students may be damaging their spines by carrying their schoolbag incorrectly. Macquarie University in NSW recently surveyed a group of students, and found that 70-75 per cent of them displayed some form of lower or upper body […]
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Asthma
ASTHMA Asthma is a condition that affects the breathing tubes (bronchioles) in the lungs. During an asthma attack the muscles in these tubes tighten, causing the bronchioles to contract and shrink. A person suffering from an asthma attack finds it very difficult to breathe, and this can often be accompanied by a wheezing noise and/or […]
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Breathe easy
Bronchitis is an inflammation of the bronchial tubes, the air passages that run from your windpipe to your lungs. It affects many Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander adults and children. Bronchitis is contagious and can be spread by direct or indirect contact. It may be caused by a virus, bacteria, smoking or the inhalation of […]
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Malady in Motion (Motion Sickness)
Motion sickness ” it’s enough to make you want to stay at home. Most of us have experienced motion sickness at some stage in our lives ” that awful feeling of nausea and dizziness that wells up inside you when you’re in the car, on a boat or even on a ride at an amusement […]
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Hear This! (Hearing Loss)
Keep an eye on your kid’s ears to prevent the risk of hearing loss. Hearing loss among Aboriginal children is a serious problem. In some areas, nearly all school-age children have some level of hearing impairment. This is commonly a result of a chronic middle ear infection, also known as otitis media or glue ear. […]
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