Motor neurone disease (MND) is a progressive neurological disorder which usually strikes people in middle and later life.
Neurological
Bedsores
Bedsores, or pressure sores or pressure ulcers, are skin ulcers caused by prolonged pressure on the skin. Find out about risk factors, treatment and prevention.
Constipation: causes and symptoms
What is constipation? Find out about symptoms, causes, risk factors and diagnosis. Plus, when you should seek medical advice.
Epilepsy
Epilepsy is a condition in which the electrical and chemical activity of the brain loses its usual co-ordination for short periods of time, resulting in seizures (also called fits or convulsions).
Cannabis: what is it?
Cannabis is a drug derived from Indian hemp plants such as cannabis sativa. Its main active chemical is THC.
Hendra virus
Hendra virus was first isolated in an outbreak in humans and horses at a horse stud in Queensland. The natural reservoir of the Hendra virus is believed to be fruit bats (flying foxes), but the virus can infect horses and also humans, often with fatal consequences.
Video: Bronchiolitis – Dr Golly
Bronchiolitis is a serious chest infection that affects children under the age of 2. It starts with cold symptoms, such as fevers, runny nose and cough.
Video: Is coffee good for your health?
Coffee is one of the most widely consumed beverages in the world, but is it really good for your health?
Rosacea linked to increased risk of dementia
Rosacea, the skin condition, is associated with an increased risk of neurological disorders such as Alzheimer’s disease and dementia.
