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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Hair loss - 5 minute Choice
(Online 05/03)
If you're male and 'losing it', there's a high probability you've got male pattern baldness.
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Fact sheets
(Reviewed 07/08)
Get the quick essentials on consumer products and issues.
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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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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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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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Depression
(Online 08/00)
Depression is far more common than people realise, and far more serious. It needs treatment. Dr Alison Vickers offers advice on the range of medication, professional help and self-help strategies that work.
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