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Updated January 2012
16 Resources Found
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Heartburn is a form of indigestion
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| Publisher: |
Better Health Channel
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| Description: |
Heartburn or reflux happens when the contents of the stomach back up into the oesophagus, causing a burning sensation. Most healthy people experience heartburn from time to time. Pregnant women can also experience heartburn. Overweight people can suffer from constant heartburn, which often leads to complications. Antacid is a suitable treatment for healthy people, but severe heartburn requires medical attention. |
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Nov 2011 |
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Stretch marks
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| Publisher: |
Better Health Channel
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| Description: |
Stretch marks are purple-red scars that appear in overstretched skin. Around half of all pregnant women will develop stretch marks (striae gravidarum). Some people develop stretch marks during puberty. Over time, the stretch marks lose their bright colouring and become silvery, shimmering lines. Stretch marks may be reduced with laser treatment and the regular application of creams containing retinoic acid or Retin-A. Retinoic acid must not be applied to the skin during pregnancy. |
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Aug 2011 |
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Weight management services
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| Publisher: |
Better Health Channel
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| Description: |
Managing your weight can reduce your risk of serious health problems including type 2 diabetes and heart disease. The range of weight management services available includes doctors, dietitians, commercial weight loss programs and kilojoule-controlled meals. Always consult your doctor before starting a diet or exercise program. |
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Jul 2011 |
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Prader-Willi syndrome
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| Publisher: |
Better Health Channel
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| Description: |
Prader-Willi syndrome is a rare genetic disorder that affects development and growth. Characteristics may include short stature, skeletal abnormalities, eye problems, intellectual disability and excessive eating, which often leads to obesity. There is no cure, but treatments can improve the child's quality of life. |
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May 2011 |
| Title: |
Weight loss drugs
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| Publisher: |
Virtual Medical Centre.com
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| Description: |
Weight loss drugs are designed to help people who are classified as obese lose weight. The main aims in the treatment of obesity are to lose weight, maintain weight loss and prevent any further weight gain. |
| Date: |
Mar 2011 |
| Title: |
Growth hormone for weight loss
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| Publisher: |
Virtual Medical Centre.com
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| Description: |
Growth hormone reduces obesity through its actions on two enzymes which control fat accumulation and the breakdown of stored triglycerides into free fatty acids. |
| Date: |
Mar 2011 |
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Cognitive behavioural therapy for weight loss (CBT)
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| Publisher: |
Virtual Medical Centre.com
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| Description: |
Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) is a type of psychological therapy that can be used to treat obesity by identifying thought patterns related to unhealthy eating, helping a person to increase their motivation to do exercise, giving them coping skills or changing their body image and self-esteem. |
| Date: |
Feb 2011 |
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Sibutramine (Reductil) - withdrawal in Australia
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| Publisher: |
Australian Government Department of Health and Ageing
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| Description: |
Following discussions with the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA), Abbott Australasia will cease supply of sibutramine (Reductil) in Australia from 9 October 2010. Sibutramine, marketed in Australia as Reductil, is a prescription medicine indicated for weight loss. |
| Date: |
Oct 2010 |
| Title: |
Healthy eating
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| Publisher: |
The Jean Hailes Foundation for Women's Health
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| Description: |
Poor eating has a direct impact on our health and being overweight can stop us from being our best. If you're not eating well, your body struggles to stay in balance. Rather than giving you energy, it can drain you - leaving you feeling tired. |
| Date: |
Sep 2010 |
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Updated advice to consumers regarding Hydroxycut products
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| Publisher: |
Australian Government Department of Health and Ageing
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| Description: |
Consumers should be aware that Hydroxycut products purchased via the internet may be sourced from overseas and may therefore contain ingredients which are not permitted in low-risk medicines in Australia. |
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Jul 2010 |
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Botanical Slimming Soft Gel capsules, also known as Meizitang
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| Publisher: |
Australian Government Department of Health and Ageing
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| Description: |
The TGA's laboratory analyses have detected the presence of sibutramine, an undisclosed prescription-only substance, in Botanical Slimming 100% Natural Soft Gel, also sold as Meizitang. |
| Date: |
Mar 2010 |
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Weightloss - myDr.com.au
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| Publisher: |
myDr
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| Description: |
People who are overweight or obese are more at risk of health problems. Reducing your weight reduces many of these risks. Find out what products are available for weight loss. |
| Date: |
Feb 2010 |
| Title: |
Reductil (sibutramine) product information
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| Publisher: |
Australian Government Department of Health and Ageing
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| Description: |
Advice from the Therapeutic Goods Administration about Reductil (sibutramine) product information, details safety issues regarding increased risk of heart attack and stroke. |
| Date: |
Jan 2010 |
| Title: |
Weight loss medications - myDr.com.au
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| Publisher: |
myDr
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| Description: |
If you are having difficulty losing weight through diet and exercise, there are medicines that may help. |
| Date: |
Dec 2008 |
| Title: |
Obesity: comments for consumers
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| Publisher: |
Australian Prescriber
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| Description: |
Obesity is a big problem in Australia. Many people are overweight because they eat the wrong food and do not exercise enough. While changing to a healthier lifestyle can help people lose weight, some people also need medical treatment. |
| Date: |
Apr 2006 |
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