Hand, foot and mouth disease
Hand, foot and mouth disease (HFMD) is a common childhood illness that is caused by a viral infection. The most
Polio: symptoms, causes and treatment
What is polio? Polio (which is short for poliomyelitis) is an infectious disease that can cause permanent muscle weakness, paralysis,
Immunising your child
Why should I immunise my child? Being immunised (vaccinated) protects your child against catching childhood diseases and other contagious conditions.
Meningitis in children
What is meningitis? Meningitis means inflammation of the meninges — the lining around the brain and spinal cord. It is
Meningitis
Meningitis is inflammation of the membranes (called meninges) surrounding the brain and the spinal cord. It is usually caused by
How has fast food changed over the past 30 years
Fast food has remained a popular food choice for decades. Yet despite the push for having healthier options on the
Does having red hair and moles multiply skin cancer risk?
Australia has the highest rate of skin cancer in the world – more than 2000 Australians die from the condition
Environment, not genetics, to blame for tooth decay
What’s a typical trip to the dentist like for you? Some lucky folks get a check-up, a clean and they’re
Team sports and depression in young people
Weekends spent playing team sports – especially soccer, netball and cricket in Australia – are a common experience of childhood.
Threadworms (pinworms)
What are threadworms? Threadworms are tiny, very thin white worms up to 13 millimetres long that live in the intestine