General health

Independent and trusted CHOICE investigations into health conditions, medicines and health practitioners.

Top 10 Popular Articles

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Health facts and fiction

21 Dec 2009 | Read these long-held misconceptions about everything from diet and exercise, to air travel and antioxidants. More >>

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Glucosamine review

08 May 2008 | Does glucosamine help relieve the pain of osteoarthritis? The latest research casts some doubt on the matter. More >>

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Head lice treatments guide

21 Aug 2007 | Tenacious parasites are becoming increasingly resistant to conventional insecticide treatments. More >>

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Hazardous pesticides freely available

17 Jun 2011 | Cockroach baits, termite treatments, surface sprays and head lice treatments are some of the products containing ingredients that could seriously affect our health and that of our children. More >>

Memory-enhancing pills

21 Jul 2008 | There are pills on the market that claim these benefits, and more. They can set you back anything from $10 to $70 a bottle. But do they work? More >>

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Guide to laser eye surgery

03 Apr 2007 | Since it was first performed in Australia in the early 1990s, laser eye surgery has become very popular, with many thousands each year choosing it to correct their long- or short-sightedness. More >>

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Buy generic drugs and save

25 Nov 2008 | A generic drug is a copy of a branded drug. It's chemically equivalent to its branded counterpart but usually costs less. More >>

Promotion overdose

27 Aug 2008 | GPs are bombarded with marketing and promotions from drug companies. This can influence their prescribing habits — and this isn’t in the best interest of consumers.  More >>

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The dangers of mixing medicines

11 Sep 2009 | Our reliance on medicines has dramatically increased, and mixing them can prove a dangerous cocktail. CHOICE explains who’s at risk and why. More >>

Travel health guide

27 Nov 2007 | The last thing you need to worry about on a trip is illness. Here's how to keep safe and healthy while you're travelling.  More >>

Top 10 Recent Articles

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New Year resolution traps

04 Jan 2012 | We look at common New Year resolutions such as joining the gym, giving up smoking or saving money. More >>

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Vitamin D deficiency

18 Jan 2012 | Vitamin D deficiency has been described as a pandemic. We explain if you're at risk, and what you can do to get enough. More >>

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The rise of dental tourism

21 Nov 2011 | Australian consumers are increasingly looking to overseas dental treatment in order to save money on their dental bills. More >>

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Fighting dementia

01 Sep 2011 | Dementia is the single greatest cause of disability in Australians aged 65 years or older. It's predicted that by 2050 it will affect one million Australians. More >>

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Pregnancy multivitamins

01 Sep 2011 | There are plenty of specialist multivitamin on the market for conception, pregnancy and breastfeeding. Can they be beneficial or are they just a gimmick?  More >>

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Sleep deprivation

11 Aug 2011 | As Australians adopt busier lifestyles, we’re also becoming more sleep deprived. CHOICE outlines why you may need more zzzzs. More >>

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Medical imaging

07 Jul 2011 | From radiation risks to gap payments, CHOICE explores answers the questions about imaging technologies, including x-rays and CTs. More >>

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Alternative diagnostics

29 Jun 2011 | Some diagnostic tests offered by natural therapists are unreliable or just plain nonsense. CHOICE investigates some common ones. More >>

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Better chemical regulation

17 Jun 2011 | More than 80 chemicals and pesticides no longer registered for use in Europe are available for every day agricultural and veterinary use in Australia. More >>

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Healthy ageing

27 Apr 2011 | The key to independent living and quality of life is good health and it’s never too soon to start thinking about it.  More >>

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