Find out what happens to your body when you are asleep. Sleep has 2 distinct phases: REM and non-REM sleep.
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Insect sting allergy
The most common allergic reactions come with stings from bees, wasps and ants. The degree of allergy varies widely, however, most people experiencing only mild symptoms are not considered allergic.
Insomnia
Insomnia (not sleeping) is a problem that most people experience at some time or another. Find out more about insomnia and how to cope with difficulty sleeping.
Bad breath (halitosis)
Most bad breath (halitosis) originates in the mouth and is caused by the breakdown of food by bacteria. Bad breath is especially common first thing.
Tick removal: First aid and prevention
Tick removal techniques that use tweezers run the risk of squeezing the tick – doctors now recommend freezing the tick while it's on the skin to avoid allergic reactions and tick-related illnesses.
Australian scorpion stings not fatal
Contrary to popular belief, Australian scorpion stings do not appear to have life-threatening effects, even in children.
Mammalian meat allergy
Symptoms of mammalian meat allergy usually start 3-6 hours after eating the meat or meat product, but can be between 2-10 hours after, sometimes waking a person in the middle of the night.
Australia leads the world in deaths from anaphylaxis
More people in Australia are dying from anaphylaxis than in any other developed country, warn immunologists, with medication and bee stings the biggest culprits.
Warmer weather brings white-tail spiders out to play
White-tail spiders are on the prowl, according to data collected by myDr.com.au, with the warmer weather bringing more people into contact with the nocturnal arachnids.
Burns: how to treat
A burn is an injury to the body's tissue resulting from heat, chemicals, electricity or sunlight. Read about first aid for burns.
