A-Z of health information

A brain injury can change the way a person experiences and expresses their sexuality.

Brain surgery is performed for a number of reasons, including alterations in brain tissue, brain blood flow and cerebrospinal fluid.

Brain cancer symptoms and treatment depend on which part of the brain is affected.

Gliomas are brain tumours associated with the three types of glial cell in the brain.

People who skip breakfast may lack sufficient vitamins and minerals including iron, calcium, zinc and vitamin B2.

Breast implants are inserted under the skin to create larger breasts.

Women should become familiar with the normal look, feel and shape of their breasts, so they will notice any abnormal changes.

Breast cancer is the most common cancer in women in Australia (apart from non-melanoma skin cancer) and the second most common cancer to cause death in women.

There are different types of breast cancer, and around 70 per cent are sensitive to the female sex hormone oestrogen.

The vast majority of breast changes are not breast cancer, but you should always see your doctor if you notice changes in your breasts.