Relief of symptoms is one of the major aims of the palliative care team. As a carer, you can help the person you are caring for by assisting them in recognising and managing their symptoms. Only do ...

Kissing can transmit many germs, including those that cause cold sores, glandular fever and tooth decay. Saliva can transmit various diseases, which means that kissing is a small but significant ...

Being overweight, obese or underweight can affect a woman’s fertility. Obesity can lower fertility in men. You have a greater chance of getting pregnant and having a healthy baby if you are close to a ...

Patient-centred care actively gives you and your family a say in the decision-making process when planning care and treatment. Patient-centred care is about respecting your individual preferences and ...

There are various non-cancerous conditions that can affect the testicles. The testicles are also prone to injury because they are not protected by muscle or bone. It is important to seek prompt ...

In 2018, one in seven deaths in Australia (20,482 deaths), were attributed to the harmful effects of smoking. If you smoke, you are almost three times more likely to die of heart and blood vessel ...

website for more information. Keeping children’s teeth healthy You can help to keep your child’s teeth healthy by: Cleaning your baby’s teeth as soon as they appear (usually around 6 months of age) ...

You will not have to pay for hospital clinical services, doctors’ and specialists’ fees, medication, hospital accommodation and operating theatre fees. However, you may have to pay extra costs for ...

A food allergy occurs when the immune system reacts to a food which is usually harmless. Food intolerance occurs when the body has a chemical reaction to eating a particular food or drink. The ...

With the right HIV treatment and care, women with HIV can have children and breastfeed without fear of the virus passing on to their baby. Mother to child HIV transmission is now rare in Australia due ...

Restless legs syndrome (RLS) is characterised by the compelling urge to move the legs, particularly when in bed and trying to sleep. The cause is unknown, but it is thought to involve a malfunctioning ...

Some foods include ingredients that have been genetically modified (GM), or are made using ingredients derived from GM organisms.