Diseases
15 Jan 2010
Macular degeneration
Macular degeneration affects the nerves in the macula, the central portion of the eye's retina. It affects high acuity vision needed for sharp focus.
Children's health
14 Jan 2010
Circumcision
Get basic facts on circumcision, including the benefits and risks of having it done. Get trustworthy information written by health professionals.
Children's health
14 Jan 2010
Nutrition and Brain Health
The effect of certain foods on brain development, mood disorders, cognition (thinking), disease states and aging has promised to be an essential area of research,…
Hormones
08 Jan 2010
Sperm Health
Some known causes of male infertility include low sperm count or non-functioning sperm. Sperm health can be affected by several factors.
Diseases
04 Jan 2010
Cataracts
A cataract is an eye problem in which the lens becomes cloudy or opaque, causing blindness and visual loss. It can be treated with cataract…
Blood
23 Dec 2009
Ring in the New Year
New Year’s Eve: It was the best of times, it was the worst of times … New Year’s Eve is possibly the biggest party of the year, often leading to the biggest hangover of the year. Do you recognise the words “I’m never drinking again”? We’ve all said them and…
Children's health
22 Dec 2009
Tips for Spending More Time with Family
Spending time with the family doing enjoyable things together contributes to emotional health and wellbeing, but the past several decades have seen considerable changes in…
Infections
22 Dec 2009
Healthy and safe sex on New Year’s Eve
New Year's Eve is traditionally associated with all-night parties. For many people it may involve a midnight kiss and subsequent sexual activity, which might occur…
Children's health
22 Dec 2009
Diet over the festive season
The festive season is a time when we get together with family and friends, and often have more social gatherings than at other times of…
