The most important thing to remember is that your two or three year old is still a baby. Temper tantrums are common in this age group. They may play with other children for a short time, but aren't ...

Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease (CMT) is an umbrella term for a range of certain inherited genetic conditions that affect the peripheral nervous system. The peripheral nervous system controls your ability ...

Body dysmorphic disorder (BDD) is a mental illness characterised by constant worrying over a perceived or slight defect in appearance. Repetitive behaviours are performed in response to these concerns ...

Palliative care is provided by a team of healthcare professionals with a range of skills to help you manage your life-limiting illness. Your palliative care team works together to meet your physical, ...

There are various non-cancerous conditions that can affect the testicles. The testicles are also prone to injury because they are not protected by muscle or bone. It is important to seek prompt ...

A skin wound that fails to heal, heals slowly or heals but tends to recur is known as a chronic wound. The treatment recommended by your doctor depends on your age, health and nature of your wound.

Some people are troubled by excessive worrying that seems difficult to control. This type of worrying is known as generalised anxiety disorder. Self-help strategies include relaxation, mindfulness ...

Pelvic inflammatory disease (PID) symptoms For some, it can be hard to tell if you have PID because there may not be any obvious symptoms. That’s why it’s important to have regular health checks and ...

Water used for drinking needs to be safe to prevent disease and ill health. Private drinking water supplies from rainwater tanks, bores and dams need to be carefully maintained to prevent ...

There are a number of common sources of mercury in our environment. Certain species of fish, fluorescent lamps and low-energy light bulbs, mercury-containing thermometers, some batteries and amalgam ...

About 39 per cent of Victorian women aren’t active enough and more than 12 per cent are completely sedentary. Common exercise barriers include lack of time, lack of motivation, low income and ...

Varicose veins are knobbly, twisted and darkish-blue in appearance, and are most commonly found on people’s legs. Varicose veins are caused by faulty valves within veins, that allow blood to pool.