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  • Ask Dr Google: Where should you go for health advice? 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/ask-dr-google-health-advice-websites
  • How to keep your health cover if you're struggling financially Your health is our priority, so we’ve made important changes to make sure you’re covered for COVID-19 and to give you financial support if you need it during these difficult and challenging times. https://www.hcf.com.au/health-agenda/health-care/treatments-and-procedures/keep-health-insurance-cover-coronavirus
  • 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
  • Be an active participant in your health care Why being your own health advocate can improve your wellbeing https://www.hcf.com.au/health-agenda/health-care/research-and-insights/health-advocate
  • Innovation in chronic condition care Health Care Homes is an innovative program helping Australians manage chronic conditions. We explain how it can help people better manage their healthcare. https://www.hcf.com.au/health-agenda/health-care/research-and-insights/health-care-homes
  • 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
  • A new weapon against cervical cancer How online doctor services and telehealth advances are changing our relationship with our GPs in Australia. https://www.hcf.com.au/health-agenda/health-care/research-and-insights/weapon-against-cervical-cancer
  • How doctor–patient relationships are changing How online doctor services and telehealth advances are changing our relationship with our GPs in Australia. https://www.hcf.com.au/health-agenda/health-care/research-and-insights/how-doctor-patient-relationships-are-changing
  • Gestational diabetes: What is it and how does it affect pregnancy? Gestational diabetes is a growing issue for pregnant women – here’s how the condition is diagnosed, what causes it and how to reduce complications for you and your baby. https://www.hcf.com.au/health-agenda/health-care/common-conditions/what-is-gestational-diabetes-pregnancy-affect
  • 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