Video: Heat illnesses
Stay safe in the heat. Know the symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat stroke.
Lyme-like bacteria found in Australian paralysis tick
Bacteria from the same group as the organism that causes Lyme disease, (the Borrelia group), have been discovered in an Australian paralysis
First aid for bites and stings
Australia is home to some of the most venomous creatures in the world. Snakes, spiders, jellyfish and molluscs, such as
Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease
What is Chacot-Marie-Tooth disease? Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease (CMT) is the most common inherited neuromuscular condition, affecting approximately 1 in in every
Tooth anatomy
This diagram of a healthy tooth cut in half lengthways shows the layers of the tooth and its internal structure,
Video: Antibiotic resistance is a growing problem
Tiny bacteria. Giant problem. There was a time when tuberculosis was an epidemic. When mothers & babies would routinely die
First aid in an emergency
Do you know what to do if you witness an emergency or see someone who is unconscious and needs help?
Video: Superbugs may be developing resistance to hand sanitisers
Doctors and hospital staff disinfect their hands regularly with an alcohol based hand rub to limit the spread of bacteria
Video: Dental Health Week
Video transcript Dr Norman Swan We all want straight white teeth and a beautiful smile, but cosmetics aside, Dental Health