Chronic Pain
14 Sep 2009
Post-herpetic neuralgia (PHN; pain after shingles)
Post-herpetic neuralgia (PHN) or enduring pain after shingles is a complication of herpes zoster (shingles) that mainly effects the elderly.
Children's health
31 Aug 2009
Teething Troubles
Teething is the time when a baby's first few teeth begin to erupt. Teething may cause pain or irritability, and there are a few simple things…
Cancer
28 Aug 2009
Dry Mouth (Xerostomia)
Xerostomia (dry mouth) is the subjective feeling of oral dryness, which may or may not be associated with a problem with the salivary glands. It…
Cancer
28 Aug 2009
Dental hygiene (proper brushing and flossing techniques)
Developing good dental hygiene is extremely important in fighting against dental problems such as dental caries, gum disease and halitosis, which are mostly the result…
Cancer
31 Jul 2009
Making a decision on circumcision
Male circumcision is a surgical procedure which involves the removal of the foreskin (also known as the prepuce) of the penis.
Blood
30 Jul 2009
What are drugs? An introduction to pharmacology
A drug is a chemical that interacts with proteins in the body to affect a physiological function. This is the general idea behind all medicine.…
Children's health
30 Jul 2009
How Facial Hygiene Can Affect the Eyes
Preventing exposure of the eyes to foreign substances and damage as a result of such exposure is simple and can be achieved largely through keeping…
Hormones
29 Jul 2009
How Sexually Transmitted Infections Affect Sperm Health
Sexually transmitted infections (STIs) have a range of negative health affects, including reduced male fertility. Avoiding STIs is therefore an important measure men can take to maximise…
Children's health
15 Jul 2009
Influenza Vaccine (Flu Vaccine)
Flu vaccines are products given to people so that their immune systems are better able to recognise flu (influenza) infection, and therefore has a better chance…
