Children's health
02 May 2006
Being targeted by stereotypes and prejudice affects self-control and academic performance
Controlling what you eat, how often you study or whether you engage in addictive or criminal behaviour might be harder if you belong to a group targeted by negative stereotypes or prejudice, according to a University of Toronto study, published in the March issue of Psychological Science, which has begun…
Bone
30 Apr 2006
Opioids for Analgesia
Opioids for analgesia: Using Opioids for analgesia and information on different opioids.
Children's health
27 Apr 2006
Protecting against sexually transmitted infections (STIs)
Protecting against sexually transmitted infections (STI): Preventing STIs is much better than treating them, because when diseases are prevented people do not get sick and…
Diseases
26 Apr 2006
Polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS)
Polycystic ovarian syndrome refers to increased levels of androgens (primary male hormones) and menstrual irregularities in women.
Diseases
26 Apr 2006
Endometriosis
Endometriosis is an inflammatory condition in which endometrial tissues grow outside of the uterus. It is associated with pain during menstruation and sex.
Children's health
18 Apr 2006
Pain & Stress
Pain and stress are closely connected in many ways. Stress is the body's physical response when it is put under a lot of pressure and…
Children's health
18 Apr 2006
Pain and Nutrition
There is a strong relationship between pain and nutrition. Ongoing pain is associated with major stress on both the mind and the body. By spending…
Bone
12 Apr 2006
Chronic pain syndrome
Chronic pain syndrome refers to any pain that lasts longer than reasonable for the involved tissues to heal. It can develop after acute pain from…
Bone
09 Apr 2006
Nerve Blocks (Regional Anaesthesia)
Medical information about nerve blocks regional anaesthesia for treatment of pain
