Children should walk as much as possible for health reasons. But at the same time, they need to learn how to be safe around cars - including driveways, car park...
A peanut allergy is when your child’s immune system reacts to a normally harmless protein in peanuts. Allergic reactions can be mild such as skin welts, ...
It can be upsetting if your child tells a lie. However, the reality is that lying is common for children. And it’s not because they’re bad - childre...
You sure know about pain when you feel it. But fully understanding pain is another matter. Here are the facts behind some myths.
Myth (1) – Medications targe...
In 2017 pap smears for screening and prevention of cancer of the cervix will come to an end. They’ll be replaced with HPV tests, which are considered mo...
Bacteria don't deserve to only have a bad reputation. Most are harmless. Less than 1 % cause illness and disease. And trillions of other bacteria on your skin, ...
Best exercise for weight loss
It’s essential to combine exercise with a healthy diet if you want to lose weight. But what type of exercise is best?
Aerobi...
FLU IS HIGHLY CONTAGIOUS
Influenza is a highly contagious respiratory infection. Last year it hit Australia hard with more than 68,000 laboratory confirm...
Depression can happen at any stage of life. However, it's more likely during pregnancy and the first year of motherhood. Fortunately, you can help reduce the ri...
It's always good to take responsibility for your own health. But it's also recommended to speak with a healthcare professional when doing so. Do-it-yourself (DI...
