About dizziness, vertigo and balance Dizziness is one of the most common health problems for adults. Dizziness can be a range of sensations including feeling light-headed, faint, woozy, giddy, ...

About indigestion Once food is chewed and swallowed, it is pushed by muscular waves down the oesophagus and through a sphincter (or muscle ring) into the stomach. Sometimes, even in healthy ...

is a statewide telephone counselling and support service for all Victorian parents and carers of children from 0-18 years. Experienced social workers, psychologists and family therapists can give you ...

Staphylococcus aureus (S. aureus) is a common bacterium that lives on the skin and in some people’s noses. Golden staph can cause a range of mild to severe infections. Excessive use of antibiotics has ...

Irritable bowel syndrome can't be cured with medications or special diets but avoiding individual triggers can help prevent it.

The less sitting or lying down you do during the day, the better your chances for living a healthy life.

Cholesterol is a waxy, fatty substance produced naturally by your liver and found in your blood. Cholesterol is used for many different things in your body, but it can become a problem when there is ...

There are laws that set out how healthcare professionals can collect and store your health information and when they are allowed to share it.

9 health risks for boys and men and what to do about them Did you know deaths from injury and preventable diseases are more common for men than women in Australia? We’ve got some practical, expert ...

Gallstones are small stones made from cholesterol, bile pigment and calcium salts, which form in a person’s gall bladder. Medical treatment isn’t necessary unless the gallstones cause symptoms.

Pads and tampons aren’t a luxury. They are essential to health and wellbeing. Victorians should be able to access them whenever and wherever they need to. That’s why the Victorian Government is making ...

Handwashing helps prevent spread of infectious diseases A number of infectious diseases can be spread from one person to another by contaminated hands. These diseases include gastrointestinal ...