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Contraception: female condom
The female condom is a barrier method of contraception. Find out about its effectiveness, advantages and disadvantages, and hot to use it.
Dyslexia in children
Dyslexia is a common language-based learning disorder that makes it difficult for children to read, write and spell. It is not caused by a lack of intelligence or unwillingness to learn.
Bowed legs
Bowed legs – where the legs bend outwards at the knees – is common in childhood. Bowed legs usually disappear by the age of 3.
Seizures: first aid
Find out how to help someone who is having a seizure with this first aid information on seizures. Plus, learn when to call an ambulance.
Video: Antacids a risk for child allergies
Acid reflux is common in babies and it’s sometimes treated with acid reducing drugs, but is treating your baby with an acid-reflux medicine causing more harm than good? Dr Caroline West investigates.
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).
Video: Ruptured knees on the rise in kids
Knee injuries have risen dramatically in Australian children. Dr Caroline West explains what an ACL injury is, and how many ACL injuries could have been prevented with specific exercises called neuromuscular agility training.
Glue ear balloon treatment avoids surgery
Children over 4 with glue ear could now be treated with a simple non-surgical option involving blowing up a nasal balloon.
Kids have high junk food ‘brand awareness’
A study involving young children in low- and middle-income countries found a high degree of brand logo awareness of junk foods. This led children to prefer these foods over traditional and home cooked meals.
