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ABC Health and Wellbeing - Alzheimer's Article
This article explains Alzheimer's Disease, and explores the many facets of this form of Dementia including, the symptoms, diagnosis, treatment and possible prevention strategies.
www.abc.net.au/health/library/stories/2006/05/25/1829495.htm

ABC Health Matters Article on Dental Disease
This article discusses dental disease, its current prevalence in society and whats being done about it.
http://www.abc.net.au/health/regions/features/dental/

ABC Health Matters article on falls in the elderly
This article explains all areas of falling, the preventative measures a person can take and general issues surrounding how a person feels about falling.
http://www.abc.net.au/health/regions/features/falls/

ABC Health Matters Bowel Cancer Pages
This webpage explains Bowel cancer, its causes, effects, preventative measures and treatments.
http://www.abc.net.au/health/library/bowelcancer_ff.htm

ABC Health Matters Eating Disorders Page
This webpage offers personal stories and questions and answers from people who have been affected by Anorexia Nervosa.
http://www.abc.net.au/health/yourstories/eatingdisorders.htm

ABC Health Matters Glaucoma page
This article discusses Glaucoma, its current prevalence, prevention methods and what may happen if you have glaucoma.
http://www.abc.net.au/health/thepulse/s1419031.htm

ABC Health Matters Hypertension Article
This article has been taken form the ABC Health Matters Library. It discusses Hypertension, its background, causes, effects, diagnosis and possible treatment strategies.
http://www.abc.net.au/health/library/hypertension_ff.htm

ABC Health Matters Mental Health Page
Offers articles on mental health topics, discussions, fact files and links to radio programs.
www.abc.net.au

ABC Health Matters Ross River Virus Page
This webpage explains the backgroung of the Ross River Virus, its causes, symptoms and prevention strategies.
www.abc.net.au/health/library/rossriver_ff.htm

ABC Health Matters Sinusitis Article
This article discusses Sinusitis, and the various treatments available.
http://www.abc.net.au/health/minutes/stories/s404196.htm

ABC Health Minute Back Pain Article
This article discusses back surgery, its benefits and shortfalls.
http://www.abc.net.au/health/minutes/stories/s1943537.htm

Cervical Cancer
A fact sheet from ABC's Health Matters that provides detailed information on Cervical Cancer including the causes, symptoms and treatment.
http://www.abc.net.au/health/library/cervicalcancer_ff.htm

Health Matters ABC - Parkinson's Disease Profile
This web profile examines Parkinson's Disease, its causes, symptoms, effects and possible treatment strategies.
www.abc.net.au/health/library/ff_parkinsons.htm

Healthy Living Sex and Relationships
A guide of stories, articles and links to information about related to healthy sex and relationships.
http://www.abc.net.au/health/healthyliving/sexrelationships/default.htm

Infertility
Information about infertility including treatment and choosing a clinic.
http://www.abc.net.au/science/slab/fertilty/story.htm

Obesity and erectile dysfunction
An article about the relationship between obesity and erectile dysfunction.
http://www.abc.net.au/health/minutes/stories/s1168639.htm

Preventing prostate cancer
An article about research findings for possible prevention of prostate cancer.
http://www.abc.net.au/health/minutes/stories/s860283.htm

Urinary Incontinence in Women
Transcript of National Radio Show's (ABC) The Health Report discussing urinary incontinence, in particular the personal experiences of Kate Nash, who suffers from urinary incontinence.
http://www.abc.net.au/rn/talks/8.30/helthrpt/stories/s1529193.htm

Varicose Veins
This article provides information about varicose veins, including possible causes and symptoms.
http://www.abc.net.au/health/library/varicoseveins_ff.htm