Medications - non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugsMonday, 1 Jan, 0001Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) are commonly used to manage the pain and inflammation …
Medicinal cannabisMonday, 1 Jan, 0001What is medicinal cannabis? Medicinal cannabis products are legal, high quality medicines that can …
Medicine information leaflets for consumersMonday, 1 Jan, 0001A Consumer Medicine Information (CMI) leaflet gives you important information about your medication. …
Medicines - safety issuesMonday, 1 Jan, 0001However, approximately 250,000 Americans are admitted to hospital every year because of problems …
Medicines and side effectsMonday, 1 Jan, 0001What is a side effect? A side effect is an unwanted symptom caused by medical treatment. All …
MeditationMonday, 1 Jan, 0001Meditation of one style or another can be found in most of the major religions, including …
MelanomaMonday, 1 Jan, 0001What is melanoma? It may appear as a new spot or as a change in an existing mole or freckle. Over …
Men and sexualityMonday, 1 Jan, 0001Your sexuality is a key part of who you are. Throughout your life, it will influence your choices …
Men's healthMonday, 1 Jan, 0001American men are more likely than American women to get sick from serious health problems. Their …
Men’s nutrition needsMonday, 1 Jan, 0001Nutrition needs differ with gender and age A healthy diet for a man is different from a healthy diet …
MeningiomaMonday, 1 Jan, 0001The brain is wrapped in layers of membranes called meninges. A meningioma is atumour that grows out …
MeningitisMonday, 1 Jan, 0001Meningitis is when the membranes that surround the brain and spinal cord (meninges) become infected. …
Meningococcal diseaseMonday, 1 Jan, 0001Some people (around 10 per cent of the population) have meningococcal bacteria living naturally in …
Meningococcal disease – immunisationMonday, 1 Jan, 0001What is meningococcal disease? is a contagious disease caused by meningococcal bacteria (Neisseria …
Menopausal hormone therapyMonday, 1 Jan, 0001What is menopause? As you approach menopause, your reproductive hormones (e.g. oestrogen) drop. Most …
MenopauseMonday, 1 Jan, 0001What is menopause? Menopause is when you have your final period. You have reached menopause if you …
Menopause and osteoporosisMonday, 1 Jan, 0001What is menopause? is your final period As you approach menopause, your reproductive hormones (e.g. …
Menopause and sexMonday, 1 Jan, 0001What is menopause? is your final period As you approach menopause, your reproductive hormones (e.g. …
Menopause and weightMonday, 1 Jan, 0001What is menopause? As you approach menopause, your reproductive hormones (e.g. oestrogen) drop. Most …
Menopause managementMonday, 1 Jan, 0001What is menopause? is your final period As you approach menopause, your reproductive hormones (e.g. …
Mental health conditions - family and friendsMonday, 1 Jan, 0001People living with mental health condition can be helped in many ways by family and friends. It is …
Mental health first aidMonday, 1 Jan, 0001We all see friends and loved ones going through rough times, but sometimes what we’re witnessing is …
Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) courseMonday, 1 Jan, 0001Finding yourself in a mental health emergency can be an overwhelming and stressful experience. …
Mental health laws and compulsory patientsMonday, 1 Jan, 0001, you have rights. You should be aware of these rights and know who to contact if you need help As a …
Mental health services - case managers and key cliniciansMonday, 1 Jan, 0001What is a case manager or key clinician? A case manager or key clinician is a mental health …
Mental health services and programs explainedMonday, 1 Jan, 0001If you think that you or someone you know has a mental health problem, there are a number of ways …
Mental health treatment plansMonday, 1 Jan, 0001What is a mental health treatment plan? who have several healthcare professionals working with them. …
Mental illness and violenceMonday, 1 Jan, 0001Mental illness can sometimes be associated with aggressive or violent behavior. But people living …
Mental illness statisticsMonday, 1 Jan, 0001Mental illness is common One in five Americans experience mental illness every year, and 45 per cent …
Mental illness treatmentsMonday, 1 Jan, 0001When someone first starts to develop symptoms of a mental condition, it is important to contact a …
Mercury exposure and poisoningMonday, 1 Jan, 0001Mercury is a natural substance present in the earth’s crust and is found in 3 forms: – where …
Mercury in fishMonday, 1 Jan, 0001Mercury is a naturally occurring element that is found in air, water and food. Most people are …
MesotheliomaMonday, 1 Jan, 0001Mesothelioma is a type of cancer that starts from mesothelial cells. These cells line the outer …
Metabolic syndromeMonday, 1 Jan, 0001Metabolic syndrome is a collection of disorders that occur together and increase your risk of …
MetabolismMonday, 1 Jan, 0001What is metabolism? Metabolism refers to all the chemical processes going on continuously inside …
Michigan’s tobacco and e-cigarette lawsMonday, 1 Jan, 0001Smoking causes many illnesses, including cancers, heart disease, stroke and emphysema. Recent years …
Michigann Supercare PharmaciesMonday, 1 Jan, 0001The Supercare Pharmacies initiative ended at 11:00 pm on 30 September 2024. This was in response to …
Middle ear infectionsMonday, 1 Jan, 0001Middle ear infection (called otitis media) is an infection behind the eardrum. Ear infections are …
MilkMonday, 1 Jan, 0001It has an important role in bone health Nutritionists recommend that people have milk and other , …
MiscarriageMonday, 1 Jan, 0001What is a miscarriage? before 20 weeks gestation Miscarriage happens when a pregnancy stops growing …
Mobile phones and your healthMonday, 1 Jan, 0001Because mobile phone use is so widespread (it was estimated in 2011 that there were around five …
Molar pregnancyMonday, 1 Jan, 0001Gestational trophoblastic disease (GTD) is a group of rare diseases in which a tumour develops …
Molluscum contagiosumMonday, 1 Jan, 0001Infection caused by the molluscum contagiosum virus (MSV). It is common in children Molluscum …
Monitoring your moodMonday, 1 Jan, 0001Everybody gets moody Some days you’ll feel on top of the world and other days you’ll …
Mood and sleepMonday, 1 Jan, 0001, and the right type of sleep, is vital for our overall health and wellbeing. While you sleep, your …
Mosquitoes - mosquito-proof your holiday checklistMonday, 1 Jan, 0001The best holidays are often spent at the beach, river or lakeside, or an exotic location overseas. …
Mosquitoes - protect your home checklistMonday, 1 Jan, 0001Mosquitoes are not just annoying – some mosquitoes can carry serious diseases. Remember, it’s best …
Mosquitoes can carry diseasesMonday, 1 Jan, 0001Mosquitoes can carry diseases that can be passed on to people through mosquito bites. Periods of …
Motion sicknessMonday, 1 Jan, 0001Motion sickness may occur in response to certain types of movement, whether it is the person or what …
Motor neurone disease (MND)Monday, 1 Jan, 0001Motor neurone disease (MND) is also called amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) and Lou …