Children's health
05 May 2009
Flu Treatment
There is no treatment for influenza infection. Flu symptoms like headache, fever and sore throat can be relieved with cold and flu medicines and bed…
Diseases
02 May 2009
Swine influenza (swine flu; H1N1 influenza A)
Swine flu, medically named H1N1 influenza A, was first detected in humans in April 2009. The virus infects the respiratory system and can be fatal.
Children's health
27 Jul 2008
Cold and Flu Prevention
Cold and flu can be prevented, even during winter. A flu shot helps prevent flu, but there is no vaccine for the common cold so…
General
22 Jul 2008
Looking After Your Skin in Winter
Looking after your skin in winter: During the winter months the skin is subject to the damaging and drying effects of cold, windy weather and…
Anatomy
31 Jul 2006
Acquired immune system (B cells and T cells)
The acquired immune system's lymphocytes (T cells and B cells) attack antigens like bacteria and viruses, and create antibodies that prevent re-infection.
Anatomy
25 Jul 2006
Human immune system
The immune system has two parts: the acquired system (lymphocytes and antibodies that attack diseases), and the innate system (skin and other barriers).
Anatomy
24 Jul 2006
Innate immune system
The innate immune system includes skin and other barriers which prevent disease entering the body, and inflammatory and other responses which fight disease.
Anatomy
27 Jun 2006
Respiratory system (pulmonary system) anatomy
The respiratory system includes the nose, lungs and pipe-like organs which connect them enable breathing and removal of waste products like carbon dioxide.
Children's health
21 Feb 2006
Influenza (flu)
The flu is a highly contagious respiratory infection caused by influenza virus. Influenza outbreaks are common, particularly during winter months.
