Epilepsy is a common condition of the brain where a person has a tendency to have recurrent unprovoked seizures. Safety precautions should be sensible and relevant to the person, with a balance ...

Diphtheria, tetanus, pertussis (whooping cough), polio, hepatitis B and Haemophilus influenzae type b (Hib) are 6 infectious diseases that are particularly dangerous to babies. Combined vaccinations ...

Many human illnesses are caused by infection with either bacteria or viruses. Most bacterial diseases can be treated with antibiotics, although antibiotic-resistant strains are starting to emerge.

Lawn bowls is a precision sport in which the goal is to roll slightly asymmetrical balls (called bowls) closer to a smaller white ball (the ‘jack’) than your opponent is able to do. Related to bocce ...

Brachioplasty or 'arm lift' cosmetic surgery is performed to reshape the underside of the upper arm from the armpit to the elbow. Brachioplasty can be performed to reconstruct the arms of people ...

End of life and palliative care services provide advice, referral and support for a person with a life-limiting illness, as well as their family, friends and carers.

Mental health first aid is the help you give to someone developing a mental health problem, experiencing a worsening of a mental health problem or in a mental health crisis. You can give this first ...

Your body changes during pregnancy. You may love some changes and feel uncomfortable with others. You may experience of a lot of physical changes during pregnancy, or only a few. You will probably ...

Learning basic first aid techniques can help you cope with an emergency. You may be able to keep a person breathing, reduce their pain or minimise the consequences of injury or sudden illness until an ...

Cholesterol is a waxy, fatty substance found in your blood. There are two main types: ‘good’ cholesterol (high-density lipoprotein; HDL) and ‘bad’ cholesterol (low-density lipoprotein; LDL).

Abrasions and incised wounds require different first aid treatment. A deep cut that severs an artery is a medical emergency. Skin heals at different rates, depending on factors such as the person’s ...

Listeria infection is uncommon but very dangerous for the elderly, people whose immune systems are not working properly and pregnant women and their unborn babies.