In Vitro Fertilisation (IVF) is an Assisted Reproductive Technology (ART) in which an egg is fertilised by sperm outside the body.
Whooping cough (pertussis) is a highly contagious respiratory infection which causes a severe cough and can be particularly dangerous to babies under…
In a sunny country such as Australia, it’s important to identify how to achieve the right amount of sun exposure for good health. We need to be able…
Our skin, the body’s largest organ, protects us and maintains overall health. Untreated recurring skin infections like impetigo and scabies severely…
Not all children or teenagers identify with the gender they were assigned at birth. As a result, some may choose to change their name, their clothes…
Each day of school missed makes a difference, with the effect on learning accumulating over time. From an early age, if children are taught that they…
Rheumatic heart disease (RHD) is the most important cause of acquired cardiovascular disease in children and young adults. Virtually non-existent in…
A severe neurodevelopmental disorder mostly affecting girls.
The importance of play for a child’s development is irrefutable. Playgroups provide a safe environment for children of similar ages to play and devel…
The science that interprets the way nutrients and other substances in food affect maintenance, growth, reproduction, health and disease.