Gastro
17 Feb 2009
Acid Reflux and Heartburn
Heartburn or acid reflux is a symptom of the disorder gastro-oesophageal reflux disease (GORD). It is described as a gripping discomfort situated below the breast…
Hormones
01 Dec 2008
Morning After Pill (Emergency Contraception)
Emergency contraception refers to any method of preventing pregnancy, including the morning after pill, following unprotected sexual intercourse or contraceptive failure. Emergency contraceptives provide a safe and effective…
Blood
26 Nov 2008
Virtual Medical Centre Presentation
Watch a presentation video on Virtual Medical Centre.
Cancer
14 Nov 2008
Molar pregnancy (gestational trophoblastic disease, GTD)
Gestational trophoblastic disease (GTD), also known as molar pregnancy, are benign or malignant pregnancy-related tumours, arising in placental tissues.
Children's Health
17 Aug 2008
Pilates in Pregnancy
Pilates is an ideal exercise during pregnancy as it is designed to strengthen the deep abdominal and pelvic floor muscles.
Children's health
16 Aug 2008
Sexuality after childbirth
Sexuality After Childbirth information: Sexual changes after childbirth are common. Here is some information on when to engage in sex after childbirth, and changes in…
Diseases
14 Aug 2008
Gestational diabetes mellitus (pregnancy diabetes)
Gestational diabetes mellitus is glucose intolerance diagnosed during pregnancy. It is usually temporary but may affect mother and baby's health.
Exercise
10 Jun 2008
Obesity and Fertility
Obesity may be defined as a body mass index (BMI) of 30 or higher. It is a medical condition in which excess body fat builds…
Children's health
08 May 2008
Too much or too little weight gain poses risks to pregnant mothers, babies
Women who gain more or less than recommended amounts of weight during pregnancy are likely to increase the risk of problems for both themselves and their child, according to a new report by the RTI International-University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Evidence-based Practice Center. The report, which was supported…
