Your brain is an amazing organ. Find out how to keep it healthy, alert and thinking well. Know the signs of concussion and how to protect against it.
First Aid and Self-Care
Motor neurone disease
Motor neurone disease (MND) is a progressive neurological disorder which usually strikes people in middle and later life.
Video: Mild head injury – Dr Golly
Across Australia, every year, more than 15,000 children and young people – mostly boys – are admitted to hospital for a head injury from sport, accidents or falls. They’re really common, so it’s helpful to know whether a trip to your GP or Emergency Department is actually needed.
Cat scratch disease
The diagnosis of cat scratch disease is not always easy, particularly if the person doesn't remember being injured by a cat.
Video: Migraines – triggers and treatment
The debilitating effects of migraine affect the lives of 4.9 million Australians. What's the best way to avoid triggers and treat these serious headaches?
Spinal muscular atrophy
Spinal muscular atrophy is a motor neuron disease. SMA affects muscles throughout the body, but the shoulders, hips and back are often most severely affected.
Migraine
Migraines (a type of headache, often accompanied by nausea and vomiting) can last from several hours to a few days. There are treatments available.
Migraine treatment options
While migraines can be debilitating, there are treatments available to help prevent and treat migraines. Avoiding your triggers (when possible) is also recommended to help prevent migraines.
Video: Heat illnesses
Stay safe in the heat. Know the symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat stroke.
Lyme-like bacteria found in Australian paralysis tick
Bacteria from the same group as the organism that causes Lyme disease, (the Borrelia group), have been discovered in an Australian paralysis tick.
