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Female pattern hair loss

The hormones cause your hair follicles start to produce thin, colourless hair instead of thick, coloured hair.

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Drinking water and your health

by H Australia · 2025 · Cited by 1 — As a general rule: males need about 10 cups (2.6 litres or 2600mL) of fluids every day. females need about 8 cups (2.1 litres or 2100mL) of fluids a day — add ...

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Drugs and alcohol

by H Australia · 2025 — Alcohol and illicit drug use is a leading cause of preventable disease in Australia. This includes using illegal drugs, and misusing prescription drugs.

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Hepatitis B - prevention, symptoms and treatment

Key facts. Hepatitis B is a viral infection that affects the liver. Symptoms of hepatitis B include dark urine, nausea and fatigue.

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Pleurisy

Pleurisy, also called 'pleuritis', is inflammation of your pleura — the membranes that line your lungs. Pleurisy can cause sharp chest pain that feels worse ...

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Tips for safe and responsible drinking

by H Australia · 2025 — How much alcohol am I having? What's a standard drink anyway? Could I be drinking too much? Why should I reduce my alcohol intake? How can I drink safely ...

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