Cancer
20 Sep 2010
Breast Health
Breast health is more than preventing breast cancer. Regular mammograms and feeling for lumps is important, as is a properly fitting bra and healthy eating.
Videos
20 Sep 2010
Allergies
Allergies that produce runny nose, watery eyes and dry throat, including hayfever, are often seasonal allergies that occur mainly in springtime.
Symptoms
06 Sep 2010
Mood swings in menopause
Mood changes can occur during and after menopause. They can take mild forms such as feeling irritated and upset, or more severe forms such as…
Symptoms
30 Aug 2010
Sex After Menopause
Changes in sexual feelings during and after menopause are caused by hormonal and psychosocial changes, and can be permanent.
Symptoms
25 Aug 2010
Hot flushes in menopause (hot flashes; night sweats)
Hot flushes (also known as hot flashes or night sweats if they occur at night) are the vasomotor symptom of menopause. They are the number…
Anatomy
17 Aug 2010
1 week pregnant: The last menstrual period
Week 1 of pregnancy begins with menstrual bleeding. Hormonal changes cause the uterus to shed its lining and ovaries to start maturing an egg for…
Anatomy
17 Aug 2010
2 weeks pregnant: Ovulation
Week 2 of pregnancy occurs around the time of ovulation, when the egg is released in the ovary. It's the best time to have sex…
Anatomy
17 Aug 2010
3 weeks pregnant: The beginning of human development
Week 3 of pregnancy is the time of fertilisation (conception). The lining of the womb is ready to provide an ideal environment for a fertilised…
Children's health
03 Aug 2010
Vernal keratoconjunctivitis (VKC)
Vernal keratoconjunctivitis is a type of allergic conjunctivitis that usually affects both eyes, causing discomfort, imflammation and red eyes.
