Twins account for 98 per cent of multiple births. Multiple births in Australia have remained relatively stable. In 2021, multiple births accounted for 2.7 per cent of births, which is a very slight ...

Keep cool: use air conditioning or a fan, wear light and loose-fitting clothing, and keep skin wet, using a spray bottle or damp sponge and by taking cool showers. Stay hydrated: during days of ...

to manage your asthma and provide instructions in case of an asthma flare-up. Follow your asthma action plan if the symptoms of an asthma attack appear. Signs that you need to use asthma first aid If ...

Check with your local emergency services that it is safe to return to your property after a bushfire. Wear protective clothing before entering your property after a bushfire. Where possible, try to ...

Keeping chickens as pets can be a rewarding experience. Chickens can carry germs such as Salmonella even when they appear healthy and clean. Learn how to look after your chickens and how to prevent ...

Pathology means the study of disease and its causes and progression. Pathology tests cover blood tests, and tests on urine, stools (faeces) and bodily tissues. If you’re sick, many of the decisions ...

If we regularly eat more kilojoules than our body needs, the excess will be stored as body fat. Achieving or maintaining a healthy weight is all about balancing energy we take in and energy we burn. A ...

Eating disorders Mental illness and psychological distress Preventing and responding to suicide Treatment, care and support Types of mental illness and psychological distress You have the potential to ...

A consumer medicine information (CMI) leaflet gives you important information about your medication. CMIs are available for any medication prescribed by your doctor or for medication available only at ...

Physical activity is good for everyone, regardless of your age and fitness level. The amount of physical activity you need varies, depending on your age. Physical activity can be anything you enjoy ...

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Not all air conditioners are safe to use when it is smoky outside, such as during a bushfire. Some air conditioners can draw in smoky air from outside, which can be harmful to your health. It’s ...