Children’s curiosity can lead to danger, such as unintentional poisoning.
first aid
What is the treatment for hypothermia?
What do you do if you come across someone with hypothermia? Dr Norman Swan explains the dos and don’ts of first aid for hypothermia.
Heat stroke and heat exhaustion
When your body can’t keep itself cool you can develop heat illnesses, ranging from heat cramps to heat exhaustion and, most serious of all, heat stroke.
Going hiking? Tread carefully
Well-prepared hikers know what to wear, what to pack and how to pack it – including any necessary medicines. This is a checklist of information for anyone planning a hike of any distance in Australia or overseas.
Video: Measles – global outbreak
It’s predicted Australia may have 300 infections of measles in 2019, but endemic measles was eliminated in 2014. So why the increase in measles infections now?
Video: Private Health Insurance reforms
April 2019 will see a new system of categorising private health insurance and some changes to policies. What will the changes mean for you?
Video: Improving oral health in Australia
Ninety per cent of Australian adults and 40 per cent of children have experienced tooth decay. Poor oral health is a risk factor for heart disease, stroke and diabetes, but there are things you can do to improve it.
Video: Brain awareness
Your brain is an amazing organ. Find out how to keep it healthy, alert and thinking well. Know the signs of concussion and how to protect against it.
Motor neurone disease
Motor neurone disease (MND) is a progressive neurological disorder which usually strikes people in middle and later life.
Cat scratch disease
The diagnosis of cat scratch disease is not always easy, particularly if the person doesn't remember being injured by a cat.