Children's health
31 Aug 2009
Teething Troubles
Teething is the time when a baby's first few teeth begin to erupt. Teething may cause pain or irritability, and there are a few simple things…
Cancer
28 Aug 2009
Dry Mouth (Xerostomia)
Xerostomia (dry mouth) is the subjective feeling of oral dryness, which may or may not be associated with a problem with the salivary glands. It…
Children's health
26 Aug 2009
Pit and Fissure Sealants
A fissure sealant is a material that essentially covers the grooves of teeth. Protecting deep grooves reduces the chance of tooth decay on the top…
Blood
20 Aug 2009
Pregnancy: Vaginal Bleeding
Vaginal bleeding can occur early in the pregnancy (spotting) or late (antepartum haemorrhage) and should be investigated by a medical professional.
Cancer
23 Jul 2009
Effect of Environmental Factors on Sperm Health
Environmental factors which have evidence of an association with male infertility, include heat, radiation, chemicals and trauma.
Children's health
22 Jul 2009
How much weight to gain during pregnancy
Added weight during pregnancy results from the growing baby, the amniotic fluid and placenta which surround and protect the foetus, additional fat stores, growing breast…
Cancer
17 Jul 2009
Lasers and your Health
The light generated by a laser is produced by nuclear mechanisms and has a number of unique and desirable characteristics but it also poses a…
Cancer
16 Jul 2009
Cryopreservation
Cryopreservation refers to the process of freezing human gametes, embryos and/or ovarian or testicular tissues, with a view to thawing the cells for use in…
Children's health
10 Jul 2009
Nutrition for Healthy Eyes
The eyes, like all other organs of the body, depend upon nutrients, vitamins and minerals to maintain their health and proper function. Thus, the way…
