Children's health
08 Jun 2004
Constipation
Constipation is a gastrointestinal condition characterised by lack of regular bowel movements. It may lead to anorectal disorders or diverticular disease.
Children's health
04 Jun 2004
Autism spectrum disorder (ASD)
Autism or autism spectrum disorder is a developmental disorder affecting the brain and impairing communication, social interaction and creative play.
Diseases
23 May 2004
Postnatal depression (postpartum depression)
Postpartum depression refers to debilitating and disabling mood disturbance after childbirth. It affects 10-15% of mothers following birth.
Diseases
21 May 2004
Domestic violence
Domestic violence refers to physical, sexual or emotional violence in the home. It is most commonly characterised by an adult male abusing his partner.
Children's health
29 Apr 2004
Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder in children (child ADHD)
Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, ADHD or ADD, is characterised by hyperactivity, short attention span and difficulty with concentration.
Children's health
28 Apr 2004
Stress (anxiety)
Stress or anxiety is a common condition. A person feels too much demand, because of their life circumstances or putting too much pressure on themselves.
Children's Health
19 Apr 2004
Obesity
Obesity is a weight condition characterised by a body mass index (BMI) > 30. It significantly increases health risks like type 2 diabetes and heart…
Diseases
21 Feb 2004
Aseptic meningitis (sterile meningitis)
Aseptic or sterile meningitis refers to inflammation of the brain and its lining (meninges) not caused by bacteria. It may be cause by a virus…
Cancer
30 Jan 2004
Bladder cancer: Squamous cell carcinoma of the bladder
Squamous cell carcinoma of the bladder accounts for 5% of all bladder cancers, the most common type of urinary system cancer. It mostly affects males.
