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  • What is ‘normal’ blood pressure? A quick guide What is normal blood pressure and why is it important to monitor? Learn how to understand your readings and what the numbers reveal about your health. https://www.hcf.com.au/health-agenda/body-mind/physical-health/what-is-normal-blood-pressure
  • What’s a heart health check and do you need one? Learn how a heart health check can help you stay healthy now and into the future, and how to book your free check. https://www.hcf.com.au/health-agenda/body-mind/physical-health/what-is-a-heart-health-check
  • How faecal transplants work Faecal transplants could be the key to treating many chronic illnesses. We speak to experts on what the potential is for faecal microbiota transplantation. https://www.hcf.com.au/health-agenda/health-care/research-and-insights/faecal-implants
  • Gestational diabetes: how does it affect your pregnancy and baby? You may have heard of friends having gestational diabetes during pregnancy, or maybe you’ve just been diagnosed. It’s good to know that despite some serious risks, it can be managed with the supervision of your GP and medication. https://www.hcf.com.au/health-agenda/health-care/common-conditions/what-is-gestational-diabetes-pregnancy-affect
  • How MRIs work Professor John Slavotinek, Dean of Clinical Radiology at the Royal Australia and New Zealand College of Radiologists explains. https://www.hcf.com.au/health-agenda/health-care/treatments-and-procedures/how-MRIs-work
  • How CT scans work Professor John Slavotinek, Dean of Clinical Radiology at the Royal Australia and New Zealand College of Radiologists explains. https://www.hcf.com.au/health-agenda/health-care/treatments-and-procedures/how-CT-scans-work
  • Macular degeneration: what you need to know Find out if you’re at risk of being affected by this eye disease, how it’s diagnosed and how you can lower your risk factors. https://www.hcf.com.au/health-agenda/health-care/common-conditions/macular-degeneration-what-you-need-know
  • Kidney disease: a silent killer https://www.hcf.com.au/health-agenda/health-care/common-conditions/kidney-disease
  • Diabetes: common signs and symptoms Are you thirsty, tired and spending a lot of time in the bathroom? These could be diabetes symptoms – but there are ways to treat and live with the condition. https://www.hcf.com.au/health-agenda/health-care/common-conditions/what-is-diabetes-signs-and-symptoms
  • Should you limit your X-ray exposure? Do X-rays contain harmful levels of radiation? We look at how X-rays work, what they are used for and explain the different levels of radiation. https://www.hcf.com.au/health-agenda/health-care/treatments-and-procedures/xray-exposure