Acid Reflux during Pregnancy
Have you experienced a burning feeling in your chest during pregnancy? Heartburn and indigestion is not uncommon for expectant moms. Here's all you need to know about acid reflux during pregnancy...
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Pneumonia
What is pneumonia and how serious is it? Find out all you need to know here ...
Rotavirus
Rotavirus is one of several viruses known to affect the intestinal tract causing gastroenteritis and diarrhoea. It can be treated easily. Here's what you need to know ...
Gastritis
When inflammation, irritation, or erosion of the protective lining of the stomach, gastritis develops, gastritis occurs. Find out how to recognise the signs here ...
Gastroenteritis
Gastro, which is often known as the 'stomach flu' can be a painful and oftentimes common condition. Most people are able to recover without treatment, but if you want to know more about this condition, read all about it here.
Lisdexamfetamine (Vyvanse®)
What is Lisdexamfetamine dimesylate? This medication is commonly used to treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and binge eating disorder (BED). Here's all you need to know ...
Hernia
What is a hernia? What causes a hernia? How serious is it? And how is it treated? We take an in depth look at hernias, the different types and how they are treated ...
Appendicitis
Do I have a bad case of gas or could I have appendicitis? We take a look at what signs to look out for and how to go about receiving treatment.
Malaria
One of the world's deadliest diseases if not sufficiently treated, malaria quickly affects a person's bloodstream and liver. Here's everything you need to know ...
Jaundice
The biggest flags for jaundice are a yellowing of the skin and the whites of the eyes. It's underlying causes and reasons can be different for babies and adults. Here's all you need to know ...
Hepatitis
What is hepatitis? How does it affect the body? Should I worry? We look into everything you need to know about the effects of inflammation on the liver.
Acid Reflux in Infants and Children (GERD in Infants and Children)
Acid reflux is something many infants and children alike experience. Read this article to find out if your infant or child may have GERD...
Scarlet Fever (Scarlatina)
Are you feeling unwell and noticed a bright red rash that looks like terrible sunburn and feels a lot like sandpaper? It could be scarlet fever. We take a look at what causes the infection and the best ways to treat uncomfortable symptoms.
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.
HIV/AIDS
Since the early 1980s, HIV/AIDS has been widely publicised as a destructive virus without a cure. The alarming rate of new infections year after year, and lack of access to treatment has made the disease even more difficult to manage. We take an in depth look at the specific stages of the virus, how it affects the body and the most effective means of treatment for the best quality of life.
Hand, Foot and Mouth Disease
Commonly seen in children, hand, foot and mouth disease is a highly contagious condition. Find out what to do if your child has it...
Coeliac (Celiac) Disease
Coeliac (Celiac) disease is something more and more people are being diagnosed with. Many people may not realise they have the condition, find out what you need to know...
Morning Sickness
One of the initial signs of pregnancy is morning sickness, also known as nausea / vomiting of pregnancy (NVP). What is it exactly and should you worry about the health of your pregnancy or developing baby?
Liver Disease / Hepatic Disease
The liver is a phenomenal organ with the ability to heal itself. However, in some cases, the constant damage and abuse to it can cause liver disease and even liver failure.
Diverticular Disease and Diverticulitis
A gastrointestinal condition, diverticulitis is a painful chronic condition, which will require lifelong management. Here's all you need to know.
Strep Throat (Streptococcal Pharyngitis)
Throat a little sore? If it’s not a viral infection such as the common cold or flu, it could be strep throat. Learn more about this bacterial infection here ...