A-Z of health information

In Australia, hepatitis C is most often spread through the sharing of drug injecting equipment. New all oral combination treatment has greatly improved health outcomes for people with hepatitis C.

Some herbs have potent ingredients and should be treated with the same care and respect as pharmaceutical drugs.

Use herbs to enhance the flavour of virtually any dish, including desserts.

Both reducible and non-reducible hernias need to be surgically repaired - this is a common operation.

Heroin is a depressant of the central nervous system, which means it slows down brain function and particularly the control of breathing.

Medication treatments for heroin dependence include methadone, buprenorphine and naltrexone.

Hiccups that last for days, weeks or even years may be symptomatic of underlying disease.

The hip joint is complicated to allow a wide range of motion while still supporting the weight of the body.

Hirsutism in women is the excess growth of dark and coarse hair over areas of the body where it ordinarily wouldn’t grow, such as the face and back. About one woman in 10 is affected.

How hospitals reduce the risk HIV, hepatitis B and C - includes blood donation and transfusions, infection control and prevention for hospital workers, patients and visitors and where to get help.