Children's health
05 May 2009
Flu Prevention
Preventing influenza this flu season involves an influenza vaccine (flu shot) and staying healthy by sleeping well and eating a healthy diet.
Children's health
05 May 2009
Flu Treatment
There is no treatment for influenza infection. Flu symptoms like headache, fever and sore throat can be relieved with cold and flu medicines and bed…
Children's health
05 May 2009
Depression: Introduction
Depression is a common mental illness that cause constant very low moods. It is treated with antidepressants (medicines) and counselling or psychotherapy.
Blood
29 Apr 2009
Scars
A scar (also known as a cicatrix) is fibrous tissue that is visible following healing of a wound. The formation of scars is a normal…
Blood
27 Apr 2009
Gaucher’s disease
Gaucher disease is a genetic disorder that leads to the build up of fatty deposits in multiple organs, including the spleen, liver, bone marrow and…
Children's health
24 Apr 2009
Pregnancy Test
Pregnancy test: A pregnancy test is used to determine if a woman is pregnant. This is done by analysing a sample of a woman's urine…
Cancer
23 Apr 2009
Solarium Use and Health Effects (Solaria)
Solaria are light chambers used for indoor cosmetic tanning. Like the rays of the sun, light rays emitted from solaria contain UV rays, and thus…
Children's health
08 Apr 2009
Generic medicines and branded medicines
Generic medication and branded medication: AÂ branded drug is the original product that has undergone and passed the rigorous tests and evaluations involved in developing a…
Children's health
07 Apr 2009
Generic Antiepileptic Drugs and Branded Antiepileptic Drugs
Generic antiepileptic drugs and branded antiepileptic drugs: A generic drug is a copy of the original brand product manufactured to treat a disease. For some…
