Bowel
02 Jan 2006
Preventing Allergies
A lot of research over recent years has focused on the prevention of the development of allergies in children as the number of people with…
Children's health
15 Dec 2005
Food allergy
Food allergies are common in children and adults. Peanuts, milk and dairy products, eggs, meat and fish are the most common food allergens.
Blood
14 Dec 2005
LDL (Low Density Lipoprotein) Cholesterol Lowering
Low density lipoprotein cholesterol lowering therapies are used to treat high cholesterol levels and reduce the progression of heart disease.
Children's health
24 Sep 2005
Jaundice
Jaundice results from excesive blood bilirubin levels, and may be a symptom of liver failure or disease, or bile duct disorders such as gallstones.
Blood
15 Sep 2005
Hypercalcaemia
Hypercalcaemia refers to high blood calcium levels. It can be mild or severe, and is a common and life threatening cause of bone pain in…
Blood
30 Aug 2005
Full blood count (FBC; full blood test; complete blood count; CBC)
A full blood count (FBC) is a very common procedure and often the starting point for medical investigations. FBCs test for blood disorders or abnormalities, and…
Blood
30 Aug 2005
Full Physical Examination (A Check-Up)
A physical examination or health check up is performed by a doctor who looks, feel and listens to detect early signs of disease.
Cancer
12 Jul 2005
Preventing Cancer – Overweight and Obesity
Preventing Cancer, Obesity: The Cancer Council considers Obesity as a factor in increasing the risk of cancer. Obesity is now the Second leading cause of…
Diseases
02 Jun 2005
Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS)
Irritable bowel syndrome or IBS is a chronic gastrointestinal disorder which causes constipation, diarrhoea, abdominal pain and other symptoms.
