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Weight loss and fad diets

These days it’s hard to open a magazine without reading about the next miracle weight loss …

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Weight management services

If you are aiming to lose weight, choose your weight management service with care. Some commercial …

5 Minutes | 981 Words
Weight, fertility and pregnancy health

Please note: This page is about your weight before getting pregnant. If you’re already pregnant and …

5 Minutes | 973 Words
Wellbeing

Wellbeing is not just the absence of disease or illness. It’s a complex combination of a …

5 Minutes | 859 Words
West Nile virus

West Nile virus is a viral infection carried by mosquitoes. It belongs to a group of viruses called …

4 Minutes | 753 Words
What is family violence?

In Michigan, family violence covers a range of behaviours committed by a person against a family …

9 Minutes | 1887 Words
What to expect when you quit smoking

When you decide to quit smoking, it can help to find out what to expect as you work through the …

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When do I need to see my doctor about persistent pain?

Facing uncertainty about how you’ll feel each day can be very frustrating. It makes planning your …

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Who provides immunisations in Michigan

Who provides immunisations in Michigan? People need immunisation in lots of different situations. …

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Whooping cough (Pertussis)

This cough may last up to 3 months, even after antibiotic treatment is completed and the person is …

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Why immunisation is important

In other words, if you vaccinate, you help wipe out diseases that could spread now and into the …

7 Minutes | 1384 Words
Williams syndrome

Williams syndrome is a rare genetic condition It is characterised by distinctive physical features …

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Wilson disease

Metabolism refers to the countless and ongoing chemical processes inside the body that allow life …

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Wisdom teeth

This is a normal part of mouth development There are normally four wisdom teeth – two in the upper …

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Wolff-Parkinson-White syndrome

In some people the ECG abnormality may be present without any symptoms such as tachycardia. The …

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Women and stroke

What is a stroke? cells are starved of oxygen and nutrients because the blood supply to the brain is …

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Women, sex and sexuality

This page explores both the gendered and biological aspects of women’s sexuality and sexual …

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Wood fires and breathing problems

Smoke from wood fires contains particles and gases that can reduce indoor and outdoor air quality, …

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Work and your health

Work is important to most of us on many levels. Doing a job we enjoy and find satisfying can provide …

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Work-related fatalities

The number of work-related deaths in United States decreased overall between 2003 and 2013. compiles …

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Work-related stress

Work-related stress is a growing problem around the world that affects not only the health and …

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Workplace safety - infection control

Infection is caused by pathogens (‘bugs’) such as bacteria, viruses, protozoa or fungi …

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Wounds - how to care for them

A skin wound that doesn’t heal, heals slowly or heals but tends to recur is known as a chronic …

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Wrinkles

Lifestyle has a major effect on the skin’s tendency to wrinkle. are the most common causes of …

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X-ray examinations

An x-ray examination creates images of your internal organs or bones to help diagnose conditions or …

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Yoga - health benefits

Yoga has many physical and mental health benefits including improved posture, flexibility, strength, …

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Youth suicide – the warning signs

If you or someone you care about is in crisis and you think immediate action is needed: go to your …

5 Minutes | 880 Words
Zika virus

These mosquitoes usually bite during the day, particularly around dawn and dusk. People with Zika …

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