We unpack the most common causes of middle ear infections and the most effective treatments, including how grommets work
acne
Hand, foot and mouth disease
Hand, foot and mouth disease (HFMD) is a common childhood illness causing mouth sores and a skin rash. Read about the symptoms, treatment and how to prevent infection by this viral illness.
Polio: symptoms, causes and treatment
Polio is an infectious disease that can cause permanent muscle weakness, paralysis, and in severe cases, can be life-threatening.
Acne: self-care
Acne usually starts in teenage years. Skin pores become blocked with oil, trapping dead skin cells and bacteria, causing pimples. Find out what products are available for acne.
Melanoma
Melanoma is the most serious form of skin cancer. Most melanomas arise as a new spot on previously normal skin, rather than from a pre-existing mole.
Skin cancer treatment options
The treatment of non-melanoma skin cancer has a high success rate, provided it is detected at an early stage. Read about the different treatment options.
Diabetes: tips for children
Help your child manage diabetes with these 7 useful tips.
Fungal nail problems
Fungal nail infections: risk factors, symptoms, treatment and how to prevent fungal infections of the nails.
Causes and symptoms of Athlete’s Foot
Athlete's foot is a fungal skin infection that is also known as tinea pedis. It commonly causes skin itch, especially between the toes.
Jock itch (tinea cruris)
An itchy rash in the groin area could be jock itch. Find out the causes, symptoms and treatment, plus self-help tips for this fungal infection.
