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Anticoagulants
Anticoagulants are substances that work against the process of blood clotting. Normally, clotting only occurs when there is blood loss from a damaged blood vessel.…
04 Oct 2010
Imbalanced diet and inadequate exercise may underlie asthma in children
Even children of a healthy weight who have an imbalanced metabolism due to poor diet or exercise may be at…
28 Sep 2010
Television and Childhood
In an increasingly screen-based society, the potential harmful effects of television on lifestyle and behaviour in infants and children of all ages need to be carefully…
28 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.
20 Sep 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…
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…
17 Aug 2010
Atopic keratoconjunctivitis (AKC)
Atopic keratoconjunctivitis is an allergy that causes redness and itching in both eyes (red or pink eyes) in people with atopic dermatitis (eczema).
04 Aug 2010
Vernal keratoconjunctivitis (VKC)
Vernal keratoconjunctivitis is a type of allergic conjunctivitis that usually affects both eyes, causing discomfort, imflammation and red eyes.
03 Aug 2010
