Children's health
01 Mar 2012
Preventing Bed Wetting
Bed wetting is defined as intermittent episodes of wetting the bed at night in children over 5 years of age
Children's health
07 Feb 2012
Toilet Training (Potty Training)
Toilet training is an important developmental milestone and can be a challenging step for both parents and toddlers.
Children's health
11 Jan 2012
Alarm for bed wetting
There are several options available for treatment of bedwetting. The use of a bed wetting alarm is generally the first step for families who are…
Children's health
08 Jan 2012
Alcohol Consumption: Long-Term Health Consequences
While the effect of alcohol on some health outcomes is fairly straightforward there is still much more research that needs to be done to determine…
Children's health
07 Jan 2012
Alcohol consumption: Short-term health consequences
As the amount of alcohol consumed in a single sitting is increased, the BAC increases proportionately. Once the BAC has surpassed 0.05%, inhibitions are reduced…
Children's health
14 Dec 2011
Safety in the festive season
Christmas is a time for fun and family. However, the traditions of Christmas, from the tree to the turkey, can create dangers which may put…
Children's health
30 Nov 2011
Bed wetting (nocturnal enuresis)
Nocturnal enuresis refers to bed wetting in a child over 5 years of age. It can negatively affect emotional health but can be treated in…
Children's health
08 Nov 2011
Greek lentil soup
This recipe makes a tasty lentil soup, perfect for a low-fat, low-calorie lunch on a cold winter's day. Containing lentils and tomatoes, it's suitable for…
Children's health
17 Oct 2011
Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD): Overview
Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) is a group of gastrointestinal conditions including ulcerative colitis and Crohn's disease. It has symptoms like diarrhoea.