Sand has more than ten times the levels of bacteria than the nearby water, adding yet another hazard to a day at the beach.
diarrhoea
Colon polyps (bowel polyps)
Colon (bowel) polyps are small growths of tissue from the wall of the large bowel or colon. Polyps usually don't cause symptoms, but are normally removed so they don't cause cancer.
Malaria overview
Malaria is a serious mosquito-borne disease that is caused by a parasitic infection of the red blood cells.
Oesophageal cancer: what is it?
Find out about oesophageal cancer, including risk factors, causes and symptoms of this disease.
Bowel cancer treatments
There are different types of treatment for bowel cancer depending on what stage the cancer is, that is the type and size of the cancer and whether it has begun to spread.
Bowel cancer prevention
Find out about steps you can take to help avoid bowel cancer, or at least catch it early on when cure is still possible.
Bowel cancer diagnosis
Diagnosis of bowel cancer usually starts with an examination and tests.
Food poisoning
Food poisoning: causes, symptoms and tips on how to prevent it.
Dengue fever
Dengue is a viral infection transmitted by mosquitoes in tropical areas, including north Queensland. Most people recover fully, but the severe form – dengue haemorrhagic fever – can be fatal.
Vaccination and antibodies
See how vaccines prepare your immune system to fight disease by taking advantage of the fact that the immune system can remember infectious organisms.
