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Health Issues Every Woman Should Know About
Mar 23, 2022
Women's health is important for a variety of reasons. One reason is that women are often the caregivers for their families. They take care of their children, spouses, elderly parents and other family members. This can be physically and emotionally...Natural Cancer Treatments to Consider
Mar 16, 2022
Cancer is a disease that is characterised by the uncontrolled division of abnormal cells that can invade surrounding tissues or spread to distant parts of the body through the blood or lymphatic system. Cancer can develop in any part of the body. There...World Salt Awareness Week: Why Less Salt is Better
Feb 28, 2022
Salt is an important nutrient that supports the nerves and muscles in the body. Plus, it balances the electrolytes in the human body by keeping the amount of water in and around the cells in check. However, too much dietary salt, which is common in...Join the March Charge & Save Lives
Feb 16, 2022
Two in five Australians will be diagnosed with some form of cancer by the age of 85, and it is estimated that one in six males and one in seven females will die of the disease. According to research, the leading cause of cancer death in the country...Wear a Teal Ribbon and Fight the Battle Against Ovarian Cancer
Feb 09, 2022
Take part in Teal Ribbon Day 2022 to help increase the survival rate of women with ovarian cancer, which is the eighth most common cause of cancer deaths among Australian women, according to Cancer Council Australia, and the deadliest form of cancer...Can Melanoma Be Treated Naturally?
Dec 30, 2021
Melanoma is a kind of skin cancer that develops in melanocytes, which are the cells that create melanin, a natural pigment that gives skin its colour. As the cancer cells spread from the melanocytes to form into surrounding tissues, it develops in...About Melanoma: Causes, Symptoms, Treatments & Prevention
Dec 29, 2021
Have you noticed that a previously normal mole on your face has doubled in size or taken an irregular shape? Perhaps you've developed some unusual moles lately? Having a lot of moles on your face or body isn't a problem as long as they don't change...The Facts About HPV: Symptoms, Causes, Diagnosis, Treatments & Prevention
Dec 15, 2021
You may have heard about (or read about) human papillomavirus infections, which are quite common among young adults, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). HPV infections are very common among sexually active people, but...Decembeard 2021: Have a Hairy Christmas and Save Lives
Nov 17, 2021
Bowel Cancer Australia estimates that approximately 8,400 men are diagnosed with bowel cancer every year, with 9% of them under 50 years old. In addition, the disease causes about 2,400 premature cancer deaths per year. Decembeard is an annual campaign...What is Crohn's Disease?
Oct 26, 2021
Crohn's disease is a long-term condition that causes inflammation of the digestive system. Crohn's can affect any part of the digestive system but most commonly affects the end of the ileum - the last part of the small bowel before it joins the large...What is Chronic Disease Management?
Sep 08, 2021
Any health issue that lasts more than a year and requires ongoing treatment is classified as a chronic health condition. Chronic diseases are the leading causes of death and disability in the world, plus they are associated with the growing healthcare...Improving the Lives of Children With Cancer
Aug 18, 2021
The Cancer Council reports that 70% of cancers in children are curable if detected early. For small tumours that have not spread, treatment is often successful and less intensive. In light of that, September is dedicated to increasing awareness about...How Do I Support Someone Through Cancer?
Aug 09, 2021
Cancer is a disease that definitely doesn't discriminate. It can affect anyone, of any age, gender, race or sexuality across the globe and has been a popular area of research for many decades, maybe even centuries. A cancer diagnosis is life-changing...Nicotine Dependence: Symptoms and Causes
Jun 21, 2021
Nicotine is a highly addictive substance that comes from tobacco plants. It is present in cigarettes, cigars and pipe tobacco. And when taken in by the body, high levels of nicotine can lead to life-threatening diseases such as lung cancer, heart disease, diabetes, emphysema...All You Need to Know About Prostate Cancer
May 27, 2021
The prostate gland is a tiny but very important organ in the male reproductive system that helps maintain the production of healthy sperm cells. It sits between the bladder and the penis and is responsible for producing seminal fluid, which carries...Join World Cancer Day 2021 and Stop the Big C
Jan 21, 2021
The global death rate of cancer has reached close to 10 million, according to the 2018 data of the World Health Organization (WHO), with lung and breast cancers accounting for two million deaths. In the observance of World Cancer Day 2021 on the 4th...Get Ready for National Skin Cancer Action Week 2020
Nov 09, 2020
You have no control over the sun, nor can you adjust its amount of UV rays; what you have is the power to protect your skin and prevent skin cancer. Melanoma is the third most common type of cancer affecting many Australians, with close to 14,000 diagnosed...Men’s Health Week 2020: Give Him the Support He Needs
Jun 08, 2020
It’s men’s health month! In June each year, the whole world brings every man into focus and raises awareness on health issues affecting them. Because it’s rare for the male species to pause and check their health, thinking there are more important...Join Bowel Cancer Awareness Month 2020
May 28, 2020
June is not only popular among soon-to-be brides. In fact, it means more to a greater number of people who have been in a battle with bowel cancer for some time now, or have lost loved ones to it. Also known as colorectal cancer, the disease starts...National Skin Cancer Action Week 2019
Oct 21, 2019
Every year, Cancer Council Australia and the Australasian College of Dermatologists come together for National Skin Cancer Action Week. And this year, the awareness week will be on 17-23 November 2019. What is National Skin Cancer Action Week? National...
