Neurofibromatosis type 1 (NF1) is a relatively common inherited condition affecting approximately one in 3000 people.
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Oral thrush
Oral thrush is an infection with a type of fungus called Candida. Find out the symptoms, risk factors, treatment and how to prevent it.
Shingles
Shingles is a painful rash caused by the chickenpox virus. Initial symptoms can be intense pain, burning or tingling on an area of skin on the face or body.
Childhood smarts a healthy trait
Higher intelligence in childhood may be associated with a lower risk of death later in life.
Toenail problems
Toenail fungus is more common than you may think… around 10% of the Australian adult population is affected by onychomycosis (Tinea unguium).
Slip, slap, slop early to save your skin
Regular use of sunscreen at an early age has demonstrable benefits later on, especially if you’re the type to burn.
Children’s foot health
Tips for taking care of your child`s feet. Information about babies' and toddlers' feet, walking, normal development and problems, choosing shoes and more.
Video: Are headphones harming children’s hearing?
There’s a link between listening to music on headphones and high-frequency hearing loss in children.
Knock knees
Knock knees (genu valgum) is common in young children. The legs usually straighten as the child grows.
Pigeon toes
Many children have intoeing, or pigeon toes, a condition in which the feet point inwards when walking. Most of the time, intoeing naturally corrects itself as your child grows.