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  • Health cover explained: What is a pre-existing condition? What is a pre-existing condition? And how can it affect your private health insurance? Let’s find out. https://www.hcf.com.au/health-agenda/health-care/common-conditions/pre-existing-conditions-health-insurance
  • Indigenous health: outback hero helps patients with kidney disease We talk to experts about the variations in e-cigarettes and examine the research around vaping side effects. https://www.hcf.com.au/health-agenda/health-care/research-and-insights/indigenous-health-kidney-disease-treatment
  • Stroke rehabilitation changed by robots Robotic technology is helping people who have had a stroke regain their movement, physical strength and independence. https://www.hcf.com.au/health-agenda/health-care/research-and-insights/robots-helping-recover-from-stroke
  • Huntington’s disease treatment breakthrough Huntington’s disease: a breakthrough treatment might slow or even stop the degenerative disease. We talk to an expert on how this exciting treatment could work. https://www.hcf.com.au/health-agenda/health-care/research-and-insights/huntingtons-disease-breakthrough
  • Robots teaching social skills to children with autism For children with autism, robots can be a powerful tool, helping them develop empathy and life skills. These robots are working with children with autism. https://www.hcf.com.au/health-agenda/health-care/research-and-insights/robots-helping-kids-with-autism
  • Air pollution: effects and solutions Air pollution can contribute to asthma and respiratory problems. Here are some ways we can improve air quality and reduce health problems from air pollution. https://www.hcf.com.au/health-agenda/health-care/research-and-insights/affects-of-air-pollution
  • Life expectancy in Australia Life expectancy in Australia has been increasing since 1970. But why is that and what can we do to improve our own life expectancy? https://www.hcf.com.au/health-agenda/health-care/research-and-insights/life-expectancy-in-australia
  • Day hospitals and elective surgery: What you need to know Day hospitals offer specialist services that may be the option for the surgery you’ve been waiting for. https://www.hcf.com.au/health-agenda/health-care/treatments-and-procedures/day-hospital-procedures
  • Tackling our health crisis The Australian Partnership Prevention Centre is working on solutions to halt the increasing trend of chronic health conditions. https://www.hcf.com.au/health-agenda/health-care/research-and-insights/tackling-health-crisis
  • Is your body older than your actual age? From faster, cheaper research to potential cures for cancer, new gene-editing techniques are dramatically changing what’s possible. https://www.hcf.com.au/health-agenda/health-care/research-and-insights/is-your-body-older-than-your-actual-age