Children's health
27 Aug 2013
Nasal sprays and washes for cold and flu
Nasal irrigation (washing the nasal cavity with fluid) can be used to remedy cold and flu symptoms like a blocked nose and is usually used…
General
27 Aug 2013
Hand hygiene technique: Hand washing with soap and water
This article explains the correct technique to wash your hands, an easy and effective way to prevent the spread of infection.
Eye Care
06 Aug 2012
Diabetes and eye diseases
Diabetes is a condition that affects the body’s ability to control sugar levels. This can be due to autoimmune damage to the pancreas (Type 1),…
Children's health
26 Jul 2012
Medicine or Drug Overdose
A drug overdose occurs after a person consumes too much of a drug, medication or poison. Overdose can occur accidentally when a person inadvertently takes…
Cancer
21 Jun 2012
Types of kidney cancer
There are many types of renal (kidney) cell cancers (RCCs). Each type of tumour is derived from a different cell type within the kidney and…
General
28 May 2012
Psoriasis Subtypes
Psoriasis is a disease which affects multiple systems within the body, predominantly the skin and the joints. Skin disease which can present in multiple different…
Blood
23 Apr 2012
Diabetic retinopathy
Diabetic retinopathy is the most common of all diabetic eye diseases and typically affects both eyes. It is a severe condition which may cause vision…
General
12 Mar 2012
Living with Hyperhidrosis (Excessive Sweating)
Hyperhidrosis is a condition characterised by excessive perspiration in response to non-thermoregulatory stimuli; that is, in response to stimuli other than heat.
Exercise
22 Feb 2012
Guide to living well with menopause
Menopause is a time of significant and often unpleasant changes in a woman’s life. The majority of women (up to 85%) experience symptoms related to…
