A training program to help people control the serving size of food resulted in the opposite effect of people actually choosing larger servings. The catch was that it was healthier food they were choosing with the end result of them lowering their kilojoule intake.
The first symptoms of Ebola virus disease, which usually appear suddenly, include fever, fatigue, weakness and muscle aches and pains.
Diphtheria is an infectious disease, which usually affects the upper respiratory tract. Onset of respiratory diphtheria is gradual, with symptoms such as mild fever, sore throat, fatigue and hoarse voice.
Travel immunisations are important in pre-trip planning to certain countries. Vaccinations that travellers may need include tetanus and diphtheria, hepatitis A and B, and typhoid vaccinations.
Japanese encephalitis – a vaccine-preventable viral illness that is spread by mosquitos – can cause inflammation of your brain (encephalitis).
Antihistamines work fast and are good at treating mild symptoms of hay fever, such as sneezing and runny nose, whereas corticosteroid nasal sprays may take several days to work.
Dehydration is the loss of water and salts from the body. You are at particular risk of dehydration during hot weather.
Yellow fever is a vaccine-preventable illness of varying severity caused by an infection with a virus spread by certain mosquitoes.
Some diseases spread by mosquito bites cannot be treated and may produce long term problems or death.
Mindful eating is a hot topic in nutrition. A new review finds that mindful eating can help with weight loss and positive eating behaviours.
