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                http://www.choice.com.au</link></image><lastBuildDate>Thu, 23 May 2013 16:07:44 GMT</lastBuildDate><category>Food and health</category><item><title>Endocrine disrupting chemicals</title><link>
                    http://www.choice.com.au/reviews-and-tests/food-and-health/general-health/safety/endocrine-disrupting-chemicals.aspx</link><description><![CDATA[ <img src="/~/media/Images/Reviews/Food and health/General health/safety/endochrine-disruptors/endochrine-disruptors-lead.ashx?bc=ffffff&amp;w=160" alt="EDCs" width="160" height="109" /><p>Learn how to identify and avoid common chemicals in everyday products that could be doing you harm.</p>]]></description><category>General health</category><pubDate>Thu, 23 May 2013 15:19:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Prescription medicine</title><link>
                    http://www.choice.com.au/reviews-and-tests/food-and-health/general-health/medicines/prescription-medicine.aspx</link><description><![CDATA[ <img src="/~/media/Images/Reviews/Food and health/General health/medicines/Prescription medicine/Prescription_lead.ashx?bc=ffffff&amp;w=160" alt="Prescription medicine" width="160" height="109" /><p>We reveal how the price of prescription medicines in Australia compares to that in other countries.</p>]]></description><category>General health</category><pubDate>Wed, 08 May 2013 11:21:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Migraine and headache pain relief</title><link>
                    http://www.choice.com.au/reviews-and-tests/food-and-health/general-health/conditions/headaches.aspx</link><description><![CDATA[ <img src="/~/media/Images/Reviews/Food and health/General health/Discount-pharmacies/pharmacy_lead.ashx?bc=ffffff&amp;w=160" alt="pharmacy_lead" width="160" height="109" /><p>If you’re concerned about overusing painkillers, there are some effective alternatives.</p>]]></description><category>General health</category><pubDate>Thu, 18 Apr 2013 10:46:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Saving on hearing aids</title><link>
                    http://www.choice.com.au/reviews-and-tests/food-and-health/general-health/conditions/Saving-on-hearing-aids.aspx</link><description><![CDATA[ <img src="/~/media/Images/Reviews/Food and health/General health/hearing_aids/2013/hearing-aids-lead.ashx?bc=ffffff&amp;w=160" alt="Hearing aids" width="160" height="109" /><p>One in six Australians suffers hearing loss, but top-end aids can cost a small fortune. We've surveyed the market to find out how and where you can save.</p>]]></description><category>General health</category><pubDate>Wed, 20 Feb 2013 15:07:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Anxiety</title><link>
                    http://www.choice.com.au/reviews-and-tests/food-and-health/general-health/conditions/Anxiety.aspx</link><description><![CDATA[ <img src="/~/media/Images/Reviews/Food and health/General health/anxiety/anxiety-lead.ashx?bc=ffffff&amp;w=160" alt="Anxiety" width="160" height="109" /><p>Treatments for anxiety may include psychological therapies, medication and self-help.</p>]]></description><category>General health</category><pubDate>Fri, 01 Feb 2013 14:40:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Contraception options</title><link>
                    http://www.choice.com.au/reviews-and-tests/food-and-health/general-health/medicines/contraception-options.aspx</link><description><![CDATA[ <img src="/~/media/Images/Reviews/Food and health/General health/medicines/question-of-contraception/contraception-lead.ashx?bc=ffffff&amp;w=160" alt="contraception-lead" width="160" height="109" /><p>We take a look at the contraceptive options available in Australia, including long-acting reversible methods, hormonal injections, IUD, the pill and emergency contraception.</p>]]></description><category>General health</category><pubDate>Tue, 15 Jan 2013 16:21:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Alternative medicines</title><link>
                    http://www.choice.com.au/reviews-and-tests/food-and-health/general-health/therapies/supplements-good-and-bad.aspx</link><description><![CDATA[ <img src="/~/media/Images/Reviews/Food and health/General health/Supplements/Supplements-lead.ashx?bc=ffffff&amp;w=160" alt="Supplements-lead" width="160" height="109" /><p>Some so-called “health supplements” could in fact be doing you harm. </p>]]></description><category>General health</category><pubDate>Sun, 13 Jan 2013 09:48:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Sunglasses buying guide</title><link>
                    http://www.choice.com.au/reviews-and-tests/food-and-health/general-health/optical/Sunglasses.aspx</link><description><![CDATA[ <img src="/~/media/Images/Reviews/Food and health/General health/sun_saftey/2012/sunglasses-lead.ashx?bc=ffffff&amp;w=160" alt="sunglasses-lead" width="160" height="109" /><p>How important are sunglasses to your health and what do you need to look for?</p>]]></description><category>General health</category><pubDate>Sun, 21 Oct 2012 15:11:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Can a chiropractor replace your GP?</title><link>
                    http://www.choice.com.au/reviews-and-tests/food-and-health/general-health/therapies/can-chiropractors-replace-doctors.aspx</link><description><![CDATA[ <img src="/~/media/Images/Reviews/Food and health/General health/Health-practitioners/Chiropractors/chiropractors-lead.ashx?bc=ffffff&amp;w=160" alt="chiropractors" width="160" height="109" /><p>As with all medical practices, there are risks involved with chiropractic. So do the benefits for children outweigh the risks?</p>]]></description><category>General health</category><pubDate>Thu, 23 Aug 2012 15:46:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Online health tests</title><link>
                    http://www.choice.com.au/reviews-and-tests/food-and-health/general-health/conditions/E-diagnosis.aspx</link><description><![CDATA[ <img src="/~/media/Images/Reviews/Food and health/General health/E-Diagnosis/Self-Diagnosis_lead.ashx?bc=ffffff&amp;w=160" alt="Self-Diagnosis_lead" width="160" height="109" /><p>We've selected online health tests from reputable sources to help determine your current health status and future health risks.</p>]]></description><category>General health</category><pubDate>Fri, 22 Jun 2012 09:41:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Chemicals in clothing</title><link>
                    http://www.choice.com.au/reviews-and-tests/food-and-health/general-health/safety/Chemicals-in-clothing.aspx</link><description><![CDATA[ <img src="/~/media/Images/Reviews/Shopping/chemicals_in_clothing/Clothing_polo_lead_340x232px.ashx?bc=ffffff&amp;w=160" alt="Clothing_polo_lead_340x232px" width="160" height="109" /><p>While product safety is a hot legislative topic in other countries, it isn’t in in Australia. </p>]]></description><category>General health</category><pubDate>Tue, 19 Jun 2012 16:01:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Diabetes</title><link>
                    http://www.choice.com.au/reviews-and-tests/food-and-health/general-health/conditions/diabetes.aspx</link><description><![CDATA[ <img src="/~/media/Images/Reviews/Food and health/General health/Diabetes/Diabetes_APR2012_LEAD_WEB.ashx?bc=ffffff&amp;w=160" alt="Diabetes_APR2012_LEAD_WEB" width="160" height="109" /><p>We look at the different types of diabetes, as well as pre-diabetes, and the latest research into causes and prevention. </p>]]></description><category>General health</category><pubDate>Tue, 08 May 2012 14:31:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Dishing up on cancer</title><link>
                    http://www.choice.com.au/reviews-and-tests/food-and-health/general-health/conditions/diet-and-cancer.aspx</link><description><![CDATA[ <img src="/~/media/Images/Reviews/Food and health/Diet and exercise/Cancer_causes_and_cures/cancer_risks_treatments_LEAD_APR2012_WEB.ashx?bc=ffffff&amp;w=160" alt="cancer_risks_treatments_LEAD_APR2012_WEB" width="160" height="109" /><p>Information about foods and drinks that could cause cancer is continually updated. We bring you the latest.</p>]]></description><category>General health</category><pubDate>Thu, 26 Apr 2012 11:15:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Guide to online health advice</title><link>
                    http://www.choice.com.au/reviews-and-tests/food-and-health/general-health/conditions/online-health-info.aspx</link><description><![CDATA[ <img src="/~/media/Images/Reviews/Food and health/General health/Dr-Google/DrGoogle_LEAD.ashx?bc=ffffff&amp;w=160" alt="DrGoogle_LEAD" width="160" height="109" /><p>We explain how to evaluate the content of health websites and determine whether information is reliable.</p>]]></description><category>General health</category><pubDate>Wed, 14 Mar 2012 13:48:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Hip replacement surgery</title><link>
                    http://www.choice.com.au/reviews-and-tests/food-and-health/general-health/therapies/hip-replacement-surgery.aspx</link><description><![CDATA[ <img src="/~/media/Images/Reviews/Food and health/General health/Dodgy Prosthetics/Prosthetics_lead_web.ashx?bc=ffffff&amp;w=160" alt="Prosthetics_lead_web" width="160" height="109" /><p>Given the recall of faulty hip replacement devices implanted in thousands of patients, we tell you what you need to know before surgery.
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                    http://www.choice.com.au/reviews-and-tests/food-and-health/general-health/health-practitioners/mental-health-therapists.aspx</link><description><![CDATA[ <img src="/~/media/Images/Reviews/Food and health/General health/Psychologists and Therapists/2012/therapist-story008_LEad_web.ashx?bc=ffffff&amp;w=160" alt="therapist-story008_LEad_web" width="160" height="109" /><p>Mental health therapists can help people with problems ranging from depression, anxiety or grief to schizophrenia and other psychoses.</p>]]></description><category>General health</category><pubDate>Mon, 13 Feb 2012 11:29:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Vitamin D deficiency</title><link>
                    http://www.choice.com.au/reviews-and-tests/food-and-health/general-health/conditions/vitamin-d-deficiency.aspx</link><description><![CDATA[ <img src="/~/media/Images/Reviews/Food and health/General health/VitaminD/vitD_2012_web.ashx?bc=ffffff&amp;w=160" alt="vitD_2012_web" width="160" height="109" /><p>Vitamin D deficiency has been described as a pandemic. We explain if you're at risk, and what you can do to get enough.</p>]]></description><category>General health</category><pubDate>Wed, 18 Jan 2012 13:50:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>New Year resolution traps</title><link>
                    http://www.choice.com.au/reviews-and-tests/food-and-health/general-health/health-myths/new-year-resolutions.aspx</link><description><![CDATA[ <img src="/~/media/Images/Reviews/Food and health/General health/Health-myths/New Years Intentions/CH1211_NYRes_lead_WEB.ashx?bc=ffffff&amp;w=160" alt="CH1211_NYRes_lead_WEB" width="160" height="109" /><p>We look at common New Year resolutions such as joining the gym, giving up smoking or saving money.</p>]]></description><category>General health</category><pubDate>Wed, 04 Jan 2012 10:56:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>The rise of dental tourism</title><link>
                    http://www.choice.com.au/reviews-and-tests/food-and-health/general-health/travel-health/dental-tourism.aspx</link><description><![CDATA[ <img src="/~/media/Images/Reviews/Food and health/General health/Dental tourism/Medical-tourism_Lead.ashx?bc=ffffff&amp;w=160" alt="Medical-tourism_Lead" width="160" height="109" /><p>Australian consumers are increasingly looking to overseas dental treatment in order to save money on their dental bills.</p>]]></description><category>General health</category><pubDate>Mon, 21 Nov 2011 09:10:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Fighting dementia </title><link>
                    http://www.choice.com.au/reviews-and-tests/food-and-health/general-health/conditions/dementia.aspx</link><description><![CDATA[ <img src="/~/media/Images/Reviews/Food and health/General health/Dementia/Dementia-LEAD-340wx232h.ashx?bc=ffffff&amp;w=160" alt="Dementia-LEAD-340wx232h" width="160" height="109" /><p>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.</p>]]></description><category>General health</category><pubDate>Thu, 01 Sep 2011 14:19:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Pregnancy multivitamins</title><link>
                    http://www.choice.com.au/reviews-and-tests/food-and-health/general-health/medicines/pregnancy-multivitamin-supplements.aspx</link><description><![CDATA[ <img src="/~/media/Images/Reviews/Food and health/General health/Fertility vitamins/CH0911_Conception_lead.ashx?bc=ffffff&amp;w=160" alt="Pregnancy and fertility vitamins" width="160" height="109" /><p>There are plenty of specialist multivitamin on the market for conception, pregnancy and breastfeeding. Can they be beneficial or are they just a gimmick?
</p>]]></description><category>General health</category><pubDate>Thu, 01 Sep 2011 09:30:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Sleep deprivation</title><link>
                    http://www.choice.com.au/reviews-and-tests/food-and-health/general-health/conditions/sleep-deprivation.aspx</link><description><![CDATA[ <img src="/~/media/Images/Reviews/Food and health/General health/Sleep deprivation/sleep_lead_w340pxXh232px.ashx?bc=ffffff&amp;w=160" alt="sleep_lead_w340pxXh232px" width="160" height="109" /><p>As Australians adopt busier lifestyles, we’re also becoming more sleep deprived. CHOICE outlines why you may need more zzzzs.</p>]]></description><category>General health</category><pubDate>Thu, 11 Aug 2011 09:30:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Cough, cold and flu treatments</title><link>
                    http://www.choice.com.au/reviews-and-tests/food-and-health/general-health/medicines/cough-cold-and-flu-treatments.aspx</link><description><![CDATA[ <img src="/~/media/Images/Reviews/Food and health/General health/doctor_patient_relationship/lead/WomanSneezing_iStock-lead.ashx?bc=ffffff&amp;w=160" alt="WomanSneezing_iStock-lead" width="160" height="109" /><p>Pharmacy shelves are stacked with remedies for winter colds, coughs and flu. Which – if any – will work for your particular symptoms?</p>]]></description><category>General health</category><pubDate>Thu, 21 Jul 2011 11:12:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Medical imaging</title><link>
                    http://www.choice.com.au/reviews-and-tests/food-and-health/general-health/health-practitioners/medical-imaging.aspx</link><description><![CDATA[ <img src="/~/media/Images/Reviews/Food and health/General health/health imaging/Medical-imaging-lead-340x232.ashx?bc=ffffff&amp;w=160" alt="Medical-imaging-lead-340x232" width="160" height="109" /><p>From radiation risks to gap payments, CHOICE explores answers the questions about imaging technologies, including x-rays and CTs.</p>]]></description><category>General health</category><pubDate>Thu, 07 Jul 2011 11:14:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Alternative diagnostics</title><link>
                    http://www.choice.com.au/reviews-and-tests/food-and-health/general-health/therapies/dodgy-diagnostics.aspx</link><description><![CDATA[ <img src="/~/media/quack medicine.ashx?bc=ffffff&amp;w=160" alt="Duck and stethoscope" width="160" height="109" /><p>Some diagnostic tests offered by natural therapists are unreliable or just plain nonsense. CHOICE investigates some common ones.</p>]]></description><category>General health</category><pubDate>Wed, 29 Jun 2011 12:16:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Better chemical regulation </title><link>
                    http://www.choice.com.au/reviews-and-tests/food-and-health/general-health/safety/apvma-wwf.aspx</link><description><![CDATA[ <img src="/~/media/Images/Reviews/Food and health/General health/hazardous_pesticides/2011/chemicals_lead.ashx?bc=ffffff&amp;w=160" alt="hazardous pesticides" width="160" height="109" /><p>More than 80 chemicals and pesticides no longer registered for use in Europe are available for every day agricultural and veterinary use in Australia.</p>]]></description><category>General health</category><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jun 2011 16:03:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Healthy ageing</title><link>
                    http://www.choice.com.au/reviews-and-tests/food-and-health/general-health/conditions/healthy-ageing.aspx</link><description><![CDATA[ <img src="/~/media/Images/Reviews/Food and health/General health/Healthy ageing/healthy-ageing-Bondi-Beach-exercise-LEAD.ashx?bc=ffffff&amp;w=160" alt="healthy ageing" width="160" height="109" /><p>The key to independent living and quality of life is good health and it’s never too soon to start thinking about it. </p>]]></description><category>General health</category><pubDate>Wed, 27 Apr 2011 16:32:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Travel vaccinations</title><link>
                    http://www.choice.com.au/reviews-and-tests/food-and-health/general-health/travel-health/travel-vaccinations.aspx</link><description><![CDATA[ <img src="/~/media/Images/Reviews/Food and health/General health/travel_vaccinations/vaccination_lead.ashx?bc=ffffff&amp;w=160" alt="travel vaccinations" width="160" height="109" /><p>If you're travelling off the beaten track, you need the right advice on travel vaccinations.</p>]]></description><category>General health</category><pubDate>Wed, 13 Apr 2011 14:28:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Dubious pharmacy products</title><link>
                    http://www.choice.com.au/reviews-and-tests/food-and-health/general-health/health-practitioners/dubious-pharmacy-products.aspx</link><description><![CDATA[ <img src="/~/media/Images/Reviews/Food and health/General health/Pharmacy 2011/pharmacy-interior-lead.ashx?bc=ffffff&amp;w=160" alt="pharmacy" width="160" height="109" /><p>From the dubious to the downright ineffective, CHOICE visits the high-profile offenders to find out more.</p>]]></description><category>General health</category><pubDate>Wed, 09 Mar 2011 07:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Depression</title><link>
                    http://www.choice.com.au/reviews-and-tests/food-and-health/general-health/conditions/depression.aspx</link><description><![CDATA[ <img src="/~/media/Images/Reviews/Food and health/General health/depression/UNHAPPY-iStock.ashx?bc=ffffff&amp;w=160" alt="UNHAPPY-iStock" width="160" height="109" /><p>Fortunately, a range of effective and affordable treatments is available, ranging from talking therapies to certain drugs, and may be more affordable than you imagine.</p>]]></description><category>General health</category><pubDate>Fri, 15 Oct 2010 10:15:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Blood pressure monitors review and compare</title><link>
                    http://www.choice.com.au/reviews-and-tests/food-and-health/general-health/conditions/blood-pressure-monitors.aspx</link><description><![CDATA[ <img src="/~/media/Images/Reviews/Food and health/General health/blood pressure monitors/2010/lead/Blood-pressure-monitor-lead.ashx?bc=ffffff&amp;w=160" alt="CHOICE reviews blood pressure monitors" width="160" height="109" /><p>One in seven Australian adults suffer from some form of high blood pressure. If you’re one of them, monitoring your condition regularly at home with a blood pressure monitor can be useful.</p>]]></description><category>General health</category><pubDate>Wed, 07 Jul 2010 10:58:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Organ donation</title><link>
                    http://www.choice.com.au/reviews-and-tests/food-and-health/general-health/safety/organ-donation.aspx</link><description><![CDATA[ <img src="/~/media/Images/Reviews/Food and health/General health/organ_donation/Organ-donation-lead.ashx?bc=ffffff&amp;w=160" alt="Organ-donation-lead" width="160" height="109" /><p>It's not enough to sign a register or a tick a box to signal your intent, talk to your family about your wishes. </p>]]></description><category>General health</category><pubDate>Tue, 15 Jun 2010 14:41:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Discount medicines</title><link>
                    http://www.choice.com.au/reviews-and-tests/food-and-health/general-health/medicines/discount-medicines.aspx</link><description><![CDATA[ <img src="/~/media/Images/Reviews/Food and health/General health/Discount-pharmacies/pharmacy_lead.ashx?bc=ffffff&amp;w=160" alt="discount medicines" width="160" height="109" /><p>Our CHOICE price comparison shows dramatic savings on both prescription and non-prescription medicines, depending on which pharmacy you shop at.</p>]]></description><category>General health</category><pubDate>Thu, 03 Jun 2010 15:46:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Screening tests</title><link>
                    http://www.choice.com.au/reviews-and-tests/food-and-health/general-health/safety/screening tests.aspx</link><description><![CDATA[ <img src="/~/media/Images/Reviews/Food and health/General health/screening_programs/2010/screen health/Screen-health3.ashx?bc=ffffff&amp;w=160" alt="Screen of bodies" width="160" height="109" /><p>To help decide which tests are worth taking, it's helpful to understand the criteria the public health system uses to assess possible screening tests. Many tests detect diseases before your symptoms occur.</p>]]></description><category>General health</category><pubDate>Wed, 31 Mar 2010 11:15:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Doctor/patient relationships</title><link>
                    http://www.choice.com.au/reviews-and-tests/food-and-health/general-health/health-practitioners/doctor-patient-relationship.aspx</link><description><![CDATA[ <img src="/~/media/Images/Reviews/Food and health/General health/doctor_patient_relationship/lead/Doctor-patient.ashx?bc=ffffff&amp;w=160" alt="Doctor patient relationships" width="160" height="109" /><p>Had a lousy experience with a doctor? We look at some of the main bugbears and doctors' patient-from-hell stories.
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                    http://www.choice.com.au/reviews-and-tests/food-and-health/general-health/health-myths/health-facts-and-fiction.aspx</link><description><![CDATA[ <img src="/~/media/Images/Reviews/Food and health/General health/Health-myths/health myths/iStock_myths_lead.ashx?bc=ffffff&amp;w=160" alt="iStock_myths_lead" width="160" height="109" /><p>Read these long-held misconceptions about everything from diet and exercise, to air travel and antioxidants.</p>]]></description><category>General health</category><pubDate>Mon, 21 Dec 2009 06:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Choosing a nursing home guide</title><link>
                    http://www.choice.com.au/reviews-and-tests/food-and-health/general-health/health-practitioners/nursing-homes.aspx</link><description><![CDATA[ <img src="/~/media/Images/Reviews/Food and health/General health/nursing_homes/2006/leads/iStock_nursing_home.ashx?bc=ffffff&amp;w=160" alt="Man with nurse" width="160" height="109" /><p>Most of us don’t want to think about nursing home care while we’re still relatively healthy and independent; we tend to leave it until an emergency forces us to face the issue, utterly unprepared.</p>]]></description><category>General health</category><pubDate>Tue, 22 Aug 2006 16:10:00 GMT</pubDate></item></channel></rss>