Pneumonia
What is pneumonia and how serious is it? Find out all you need to know here ...
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Meningitis
Any condition that directly affects the brain and spinal cord can ignite intense fear and anxiety in anyone. Meningitis infections should always be taken seriously. We take you through the different types and causes of meningitis, and what to do to ensure you make a full recovery.
Epilepsy
Epilepsy is a chronic neurological disorder typically associated with seizure episodes. We look at the various types of seizures that occur when a person is epileptic and how to go about best managing the disorder.
Fever (Temperatures)
Often a sign that something is wrong in the body, a fever is a typical symptom of a variety of different illnesses. What happens when body temperature increases and when should you worry about having a fever? Here's all you need to know...
Stroke
We all know that a person having a stroke is in a serious and life-threatening situation, but do we really know what to do in the event of an emergency? We take an in depth look at what 'having a stroke' really means, what causes it, how it is treated and what recovery is certain to entail.
Toxic Shock Syndrome (TSS)
A sudden high fever and a sharp drop in blood pressure are some of the main warning signs for toxic shock syndrome. Learn more about how to recognise this potentially life-threatening condition and how to go about getting prompt medical treatment.
Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy (CTE)
Chronic traumatic encephalopathy, better known as CTE, has cropped up many a time in mainstream media linking the disease to professional boxers and American football players, but what is it exactly? Is it really a health condition that’s only high risk for professional athletes involved in contact sports? It turns out, CTE is not a diagnosable condition for potential sufferers during their lifetime, so how much do we really know about the disease at this point in time?
Precautions and considerations for taking vitamin D
Too much vitamin D can be harmful to your body.
How to recognise the signs of choking
What are the tell-tale signs of someone choking? We breakdown how to recognise the differences between a partial and complete airway obstruction.
Signs and symptoms of pneumonia
Often a complication of infections such as colds or flu (influenza), pneumonia signs and symptoms to affect the respiratory system (nose, throat, bronchial tubes and lungs). Here's what to look out for.
How does lupus affect the body?
Lupus, as a condition, can affect multiple areas of the body. We break down some of the more common portions that the condition typically affects.
What are the signs and symptoms of meningitis?
How does a meningitis infection affect the body? These are the most common signs and symptoms to look out for ...
What are the signs and symptoms of epilepsy?
An epileptic seizure can be a scary experience. Here's how to recognise the critical signs and symptoms ...
What are the early signs of dementia?
There are some vital signs of dementia that can be detected during the initial stages of the condition that will allow for early diagnosis and treatment...
Signs and symptoms associated with fever
Fever is normally accompanied by various other symptoms. Here's what to look out for ...
Signs and symptoms of stroke
What are the most common signs and symptoms of stroke? Find out all you need to know here ...
Signs and symptoms of toxic shock syndrome
Once bacterial begins actively circulating the bloodstream, what kinds of toxic shock syndrome signs and symptoms can you expect to experience? Find out here ...
Complications of heat-related illness
When does heat-related illness (or hyperthermia) reach a critical stage? These are the signs and symptoms to look out for when medical intervention is required ...
What is malignant hyperthermia?
A rare, but severe and potentially fatal condition, here's a brief overview of what you need to know about malignant hyperthermia ...
Signs and symptoms of urinary tract infections
What are the signs and symptoms of a urinary tract infection (UTI)? Are there differences in how an infection displays symptoms in the different genders and age groups? We break it down for you here...