Hair loss treatments (archived)
(Online 05/03)
Baldness is a biological fate for many men -- so what are the treatment options?
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Review: Dyson Radix 6 handheld vacuum cleaner
(Online 04/07)
The most effective - and most expensive - handheld vac we've ever tested. Online 04/07
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Miracle weight loss (archived)
(Online 06/02)
Several people have asked us about Celluslim and Slim-Gel weight loss products, available through mail order. The ads make them sound plausible, but what's the real story?
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Diabetes: the silent epidemic
(Online 09/01)
At least half the people who have diabetes in Australia don't know they have it. Are you at risk? Can you prevent it? And what can you do if you have it?
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Test: VoIP headsets
(Online 06/06)
Heard the buzz about VoIP and want to know what all the fuss is about?
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Fact sheets
(Reviewed 07/08)
Get the quick essentials on consumer products and issues.
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Drug advertising
(Online 06/04)
Pharmaceutical companies are finding sneaky -- but effective -- ways of getting around laws that prevent direct advertising of prescription medicines to the public. Should we be worried?
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Campaigns update: March 2003 (archived)
(Online 04/03)
Find out the latest campaigning developments from our policy officers in the areas of health, IT, telecommunications and financial services. We are working on a number of key issues including the private health insurance 30% rebate; ensuring access to affordable drugs for developing countries; reform of the financial planning industry and telecommunications self regulation.
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Buying medicines online
(Online 02/04)
Buying your medicines online or by mail order is convenient and could save you money, but be aware of the risks.
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Cosmetic surgery (archived)
(Online 03/00)
Though cosmetic surgery is a growing industry in Australia, it's less regulated than mainstream medicine. The 2000 IIR Medico-legal conference in Sydney heard about some worrying discoveries.
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