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Patient Health Information & Resources Centre

The following list of links provide you with rapid access to a selection of Australian and international online sources of high quality, up-to-date medical, health & lifestyle news, information and resources. These information centres are available to you twenty four hours a day, seven days a week.

These websites provide a general resource service to the public, including patients, their families and friends; as well as professional health and medical specialists involved in the diagnosis, treatment, and support of people with a medical condition.

These websites provide information on healthcare, lifestyles, drugs, diseases, research, treatments, trials, symptoms, support and breaking medical news.

Membership to these online medical & healthcare information centres is available to everyone and is completely free.

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ABC Health & Wellbeing News

Poisoned water raises long term health fears
Tasmanian health officials want more to do more testing on residents of a small north-east town, where the water supply has been tainted with high levels of arsenic, cadmium and lead.

Dentists' group wants Medicare scheme to stay
A dental health think-tank says Federal Labor's deal with the Greens requires the reversal of a policy to close down a Medicare dental scheme.

Screen technology 'rewiring' human brains
A neuroscientist says people's brains are being 'rewired' because of their exposure to screen technology.

Legionnaires' risk for travellers to Bali
The WA Health Department is warning travellers returning from Bali to look out for symptoms of Legionnaires' disease.

Murder-suicide paramedic 'should have been helped'
A Sydney coroner investigating the death of a paramedic, who killed his mother and then himself, has found the New South Wales Ambulance Service should have offered him psychiatric help.
      
 
VMC Health News Headlines

Ancient chinese herbal recipe eases side effects of chemotherapy
A combination of Chinese herbs in use for more than 1,800 years reduced the gastrointestinal side effects of chemotherapy in mice, while actually enhancing the effects of the cancer treatment, Yale Un

Even modest weight gain can harm blood vessels
Mayo Clinic researchers found that healthy young people who put on as little as 9 pounds of fat, specifically in the abdomen, are at risk for developing endothelial cell dysfunction. Endothelial cells

"Smart" adult stem cells repair hearts
Mayo Clinic investigators, with Belgian collaborators, have demonstrated that rationally "guided" human adult stem cells can effectively heal, repair and regenerate damaged heart tissue. The

Growing up without sibs doesn't hurt social skills
Growing up without siblings doesn't seem to be a disadvantage for teenagers when it comes to social skills, new research suggests.

Smokers trying to quit: Don't stop thinking about cigarettes
Blocking thoughts of cigarettes helps reduce smokers' intake at first, but means they smoke more than usual when they stop suppressing, according to new research published in Psychological Science, a
   
 
WebMD Feature Stories

Too Sick to Work?
You wake up feeling crummy. Should you drag yourself to work and risk infecting coworkers? Or should you phone in sick, even though your boss desperately needs you to pitch in during a stressful week?

FAQ: How Health Care Reform Will Affect You
The journey toward health care reform reached a historic milestone March 22 when the House approved legislation that would extend coverage to 32 million more Americans and impose new restrictions on the insurance industry.

Massage Techniques and Types: Swedish, Deep Tissue, and More
If you’re new to massages, all the types and techniques can be a little overwhelming. WebMD answers common massage questions and explains the different styles.

Young Skin Care: Natural Makeup and Cosmetic Ingredients That Matter
Tips for healthy skin care for your teen.

What Chemicals Are in Your Personal Care Products?
Many personal care products contain controversial chemicals. What do experts say about making healthy choices?
      
 
 
 
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