The correct dose of paracetamol for a child depends on their weight. Find out about using paracetamol in kids.
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Baby’s due date
Just found out you're pregnant? Find out how to calculate when your baby is due.
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.
DVT and flying
The risk of DVT doubles after a long-haul flight. Find out about the symptoms and risk factors for DVT, and how to prevent it.
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.
Squirming worm infection in foot
Man develops a squirming snake-like lesion on his foot after a holiday to Nigeria. The lesion was intensely itchy and grew longer every day.
Ebola virus disease
The first symptoms of Ebola virus disease, which usually appear suddenly, include fever, fatigue, weakness and muscle aches and pains.
Diphtheria
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 vaccinations
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.
Caesarean section births may lead to poorer health outcomes
Women have C-sections for many reasons, but babies born vaginally appear to be better off.
