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Spinal muscular atrophy
Spinal muscular atrophy is a motor neuron disease. SMA affects muscles throughout the body, but the shoulders, hips and back are often most severely affected.
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 tick.
First aid for bites and stings
First aid tips for bites and stings from some of the most venomous creatures in the world – snakes, spiders, jellyfish, blue ringed octopus and cone snail – all of which are found in Australia.
Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease
Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease is a hereditary disorder marked by slowly progressive muscle weakness in the feet, lower legs, hands and forearms, and a mild loss of sensation in limbs, fingers, and toes.
Tooth anatomy
View this image of the structure of a normal tooth and see what's underneath the enamel of your teeth.
Video: Antibiotic resistance is a growing problem
A growing number of bacteria have become resistant to antibiotics. The World Health Organization warns that antibiotic resistance is one of the greatest threats to human health.
Tetanus
Tetanus infection can occur after seemingly trivial or unnoticed wounds, which is why it is so important to keep up with vaccinations.
First aid in an emergency
Find out what to do if you witness an emergency or see someone who is unconscious and needs help.