Children's Health

Children's health 26 Jun 2005

Anaphylaxis

Anaphylaxis is a sudden, severe allergic reaction which needs emergency medical treatment. Without treatment, swelling can prevent breathing and cause death.

Children's health 08 Jun 2005

Undescended testes (cryptorchidism)

Cryptorchidism refers to undescended testes. Usually the testes descend from the abdomen to the scrotum before or in the first year after birth.

Cancer 14 May 2005

Fever

Fever or increased body temperature is a symptom of many diseases including cold and flu, ear infection, respiratory infection and scarlet fever.

Children's health 12 May 2005

Developmental coordination disorder (DCD)

Developmental coordination disorder (DCD) refers to delayed development of gross motor skills. It makes children clumsy or physically awkward.

Blood 15 Apr 2005

Health Benefits of Quitting Smoking

WHO estimates that about 5 million people around the world die from smoking every year. With the extensive knowledge we possess regarding the detrimental health effects…

Cancer 15 Apr 2005

Preventing Cancer: Ultraviolet Radiation

UV radiation from the sun and solaria (tanning beds) causes skin cancer. Limiting exposure to UV light is the best way to prevent skin cancer.

Cancer 15 Apr 2005

Nutrition and Cancer

The nutritional needs of a cancer patient depend on several factors, including the stage (treatment, recovery and living after recovery), symptoms, type and frequency of…

Cancer 15 Apr 2005

Preventing Cancer – Physical Exercise

The benefits of physical exercise include a overall healthier body, as well as preventing the development of cancer and other serious diseases.

Blood 07 Apr 2005

Pain

Pain is an unpleasant sensory and emotional experience common to many different conditions. If you visit your health practitioner complaining of pain, they will ask…