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  • Treating depression: a new approach One in five Australians is living with depression. Online therapy is emerging as an effective and accessible treatment option. https://www.hcf.com.au/health-agenda/body-mind/mental-health/treating-depression-a-new-approach
  • Do home remedies really work? When the temperature soars, your usual workout may not be as comfortable or easy. We ask the experts for their advice on keeping cool while staying fit in summer. https://www.hcf.com.au/health-agenda/body-mind/physical-health/home-remedies
  • OCD: myths vs facts Obsessive compulsive disorder affects around half a million Australians. Find out how and where to seek help and treatment for OCD. https://www.hcf.com.au/health-agenda/body-mind/mental-health/ocd
  • What is chemotherapy? Chemotherapy is the most common way to treat cancer. We find out what happens during chemotherapy treatment including side effects and how it’s administered. https://www.hcf.com.au/health-agenda/health-care/treatments-and-procedures/what-is-chemotherapy
  • Menopause treatments What is menopause? We explain the hormone changes after menopause, and menopause treatments that may ease your symptoms. https://www.hcf.com.au/health-agenda/health-care/common-conditions/relieving-menopause-symptoms
  • Generic versus brand-name medicines: what’s the difference? We find out the difference between generic and brand-name medications to help you make the best decision at your pharmacy. https://www.hcf.com.au/health-agenda/health-care/treatments-and-procedures/generic-versus-brand-name-medicine
  • The future of medicine: the flu and antibiotics Infection expert Dr Frank Bowden turns his microscope to the risk of a modern-day influenza pandemic and the fading effectiveness of antibiotics. https://www.hcf.com.au/health-agenda/health-care/research-and-insights/the-future-of-medicine
  • Supplements https://www.hcf.com.au/health-agenda/health-care/treatments-and-procedures/supplements
  • How to avoid medication interactions Prescribed medication is an exact science so it’s important not to mix it with anything that affects how it works. https://www.hcf.com.au/health-agenda/health-care/treatments-and-procedures/how-to-avoid-medication-interactions
  • Menopause: is HRT a safe option? https://www.hcf.com.au/health-agenda/health-care/treatments-and-procedures/menopause-is-hrt-a-safe-option