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Undetected Depression Common During Pregnancy
Depression is as common in women during pregnancy as it is after giving birth, but signs of depression like tiredness, trouble sleeping, emotional changes, and weight gain may also occur normally during pregnancy.
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Is it the flu - or just a bad cold?
It will soon be the season of sneezes and snuffles and we will all be taking measures to avoid the cold or ‘flu going around the office or the school. While some of the symptoms of these diseases are similar it is sometimes important to distinguish them.
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'Texting' tendonitis turning up in teens
After treating a patient for tendonitis in her forearm caused by overusing her right thumb to write text messages, a doctor is urging phone makers to ship their products with warnings about overuse.
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Sugar Cravings a Sign of Hunger
Consistently indulging in sweets is usually a sign that a person has become too hungry rather than indicating sugar addiction, diabetes, or lack of control, according to a sports nutritionist.

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After-hours clinic to relieve hospital pressure
A new after-hours GP clinic has opened at the Canberra Hospital.

The privately operated service is part of efforts to reduce waiting times at hospital emergency departments.

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Sunday, 12 October 2008

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