Conditions

Information about allergy types, as well as allergy testing, anaphylaxis, antihistamines and common related conditions such as asthma and hay fever.

Autoimmune diseases strike when the immune system attacks healthy cells in the body. Read about the causes, symptoms and treatment options.

General treatments such as improving diet, exercise, weight control and reducing smoking may help some back problems. Learn about relief.

Learn about bacterial infections, including what causes them, how they spread, and the symptoms and treatments available.

Blood disorders range from mild to life-threatening, and it is important to see a health professional if you suspect you may have one. Learn more about them here.

Bone disease can range from cancers, infections, or conditions. Read below to learn the different types of bone disease, symptoms and treatment options.

There are a number of different types of cancer. Find out about symptoms, treatment and how cancer can change the body.

Dementia affects a person’s thinking, behaviour and ability to perform everyday tasks. Learn about causes, symptoms, treatments, support and prevention.

Explore disability and developmental disorders such as ADHD, autism, cerebral palsy, cognitive impairments and neurodiversity.

Ear conditions may be caused by problems in the ear, the neck, sinuses or head. Babies and children are more vulnerable to ear infection. Learn more here.

An estimated 1 million Australians experience a type of eating or body image disorder. But treatment is available to help them lead healthier lives.

Find information on common eye diseases, such as conjunctivitis, glaucoma, refractive errors, cataracts, colour blindness, diabetic retinopathy and keratoconus.

Learn more about health topics that concern women and their families, such as menopause, breast cancer, endometriosis and pregnancy.

Gastrointestinal illnesses are very common. Some may last for only a day or two; others are long term. Learn here about their causes, symptoms and treatments.

Browse our index of articles on genetic disorders to learn about a specific condition. Information includes signs and symptoms of the condition, how it is diagnosed and where to go for support.

Hair problems can arise from genetic disorders, psychological disorders or different types of infections. Find more information on a number of different hair problems.

Learn more about the conditions that affect your heart and cardiovascular system, such as high blood pressure, angina and heart disease.

Endocrine diseases and disorders range in severity, and can be very common, like diabetes, or very rare, like gigantism. Learn more about a range of these conditions here.

There are many different kinds of infectious diseases. Find out about conditions such as shingles, chlamydia, measles, conjunctivitis, tonsillitis, bronchitis and more here.

Joint diseases and problems can severely limit a person's quality of life, so it's important know what the different types are. Learn more about them here.

The urinary system prevents waste from building up in your blood, preventing related health problems including blood in urine, infections, UTIs and more.

Liver disease can be caused by viruses like hepatitis, or other factors such as your alcohol intake. Learn about common liver diseases here.

Learn all about lung conditions and diseases, such as asthma, bronchitis, emphysema, whooping cough and more.

Men can improve their health with ways such as eating enough fruit and vegetables, maintaining a healthy weight and staying safe at work. Learn more.

Mental health conditions broadly refers to many conditions, including mood disorders, eating disorders and anxiety conditions.

Metabolic disorders disrupt the way your body converts what you eat and drink into energy. Learn about symptoms and treatment here.

Having a healthy mouth is important for your overall health. Learn how to keep your mouth healthy and when you should see a doctor.

Brain conditions consist of diseases, injuries, syndromes and infections. They have a huge variety of symptoms, treatments and prognoses, and you can learn more about them here.

Parasites can infect humans via many routes, such as through sexual intercourse, via a vector (e.g. mosquito), through ingestion, or simply from close contact with an infected person. Learn more about them here.

Sex is part of a healthy relationship, but can carry risks. Learn about safe sex, STIs, spotting symptoms, and what to do if you get infected.

There are many different kinds of rashes and skin conditions. Some are quick and easy to treat, while others are chronic or more difficult to get rid of. Find out more here.

Sleep disorders can seriously affect your health and safety. Find out more about managing sleep disorders.

Learn about vascular diseases, including blood clots, deep vein thrombosis (DVT), varicose veins and lymphoedema, and related symptoms and treatment.

Viruses can cause infections and spread by vomit, poo or tiny droplets from your nose or mouth. Learn about the symptoms and treatment.