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Paediatric Cataracts

Paediatric Cataracts

Cataracts in children are relatively uncommon but, if not treated promptly, can result in permanent, severe visual loss. Most cataracts…

23 Oct 2007

Air Pollution Linked to Cardiovascular Risk Indices in Healthy Young Adults

Air Pollution Linked to Cardiovascular Risk Indices in Healthy Young Adults

Researchers in Taiwan have demonstrated for the first time that urban air pollution simultaneously affects key indicators of cardiovascular risk…

09 Oct 2007

Does This Child have Appendicitis? Watch Out for Key Signs

Does This Child have Appendicitis? Watch Out for Key Signs

A 5-year-old with abdominal pain, nausea and fever may have appendicitis or any of a number of other problems. But…

08 Oct 2007

Aminosalicylates

Aminosalicylates

Aminosalicylates (5-ASA) anti-inflammatory drugs are metabolised by bacteria in the bowel. They provide targeted treatment for inflammatory bowel disease.

27 Sep 2007

Introduction to Nutrition

Introduction to Nutrition

Nutrition is essential for growth and development, health and well-being. Eating a healthy diet contributes to preventing future illness and improving quality and length of…

17 Sep 2007

Does This Child Have Appendicitis?

Does This Child Have Appendicitis?

A 5-year-old with abdominal pain, nausea and fever may have appendicitis or any of a number of other problems. But…

07 Sep 2007

Breastfeeding

Breastfeeding

Breastfeeding is the act of a mother feeding her baby by excreting milk produced from her breast which is important for the healthy growth and…

06 Sep 2007

Teen Diets Can Hurt Their Lungs

Teen Diets Can Hurt Their Lungs

For most teenagers in the United States and Canada, fish and fruit are not high on their delicious list. Also,…

24 Aug 2007

Multiple Sclerosis (Video)

Multiple Sclerosis (Video)

Multiple Schlerosis or MS is a neurological condition. It is not known what causes MS and symptoms of MS like weakness, fatigue and visual problems.

14 Aug 2007