Children's health
29 Sep 2004
Foetal alcohol spectrum disorder (FASD)
Foetal alcohol syndrome or spectrum disorder is a childhood condition of delayed development. It is caused by mothers drinking alcohol while pregnant.
Diseases
23 May 2004
Postnatal depression (postpartum depression)
Postpartum depression refers to debilitating and disabling mood disturbance after childbirth. It affects 10-15% of mothers following birth.
Diseases
21 May 2004
Domestic violence
Domestic violence refers to physical, sexual or emotional violence in the home. It is most commonly characterised by an adult male abusing his partner.
Children's health
29 Apr 2004
Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder in children (child ADHD)
Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, ADHD or ADD, is characterised by hyperactivity, short attention span and difficulty with concentration.
Children's health
28 Apr 2004
Stress (anxiety)
Stress or anxiety is a common condition. A person feels too much demand, because of their life circumstances or putting too much pressure on themselves.
Children's Health
19 Apr 2004
Obesity
Obesity is a weight condition characterised by a body mass index (BMI) > 30. It significantly increases health risks like type 2 diabetes and heart…
Diseases
02 Mar 2004
Rett syndrome (pervasive developmental disorder)
Rett syndrome is a neurological development disorder in baby girls, in which brain development deteriorates rapidly after a period of normal development.
Diseases
21 Feb 2004
Tourette's syndrome (Gilles de la Tourette syndrome; tics)
Tourette syndrome is a neurological disorder that causes repetitive vocalisations or movements like blinking. It usually begins in childhood or adolescence.
Chronic Pain
27 Dec 2003
Shingles (herpes zoster infection; HZ)
Shingles or herpes zoster is a blistering, itching, painful and burning rash. It is caused by infection with Varicella zoster virus (chickenpox).
