Motor neurone disease (MND) - help with daily activitiesMonday, 1 Jan, 0001Motor neurone disease (MND) affects the muscles that enable us to move, speak, breathe and swallow. …
Motor neurone disease (MND) - independence at homeMonday, 1 Jan, 0001Motor neurone disease (MND) causes people to have some difficulties with everyday activities. …
Motor neurone disease (MND) - personal careMonday, 1 Jan, 0001People living with motor neurone disease (MND) gradually lose the use of their voluntary muscles and …
Motor neurone disease (MND) - recreation and leisureMonday, 1 Jan, 0001Motor neurone disease (MND) often begins with weakness of the muscles of the hands, feet or voice. …
Mould and your healthMonday, 1 Jan, 0001Mould is a type of fungus that lives on plant and animal matter. This can include building materials …
Mould removal at homeMonday, 1 Jan, 0001This information has been prepared to assist with general information on mould removal in the home. …
MouthMonday, 1 Jan, 0001The mouth is an oval-shaped cavity inside the skull. The two main functions of the mouth are eating …
Mouth cancerMonday, 1 Jan, 0001Mouth cancer, often known as oral cancer or cancer of the oral cavity, is used to describe cancer …
Mouth ulcersMonday, 1 Jan, 0001What are mouth ulcers? A mouth ulcer is the loss or erosion of part of the delicate tissue that …
MouthguardsMonday, 1 Jan, 0001A mouthguard, custom-fitted by your dentist, can reduce the risk of dental injuries. Sport, leisure …
Moving between hospital and homeMonday, 1 Jan, 0001Recovering from a mental illness takes time Everyone moves through the recovery process in their own …
MRI scanMonday, 1 Jan, 0001What is an MRI scan? Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) is a scan used for a medical imaging …
Multiple myelomaMonday, 1 Jan, 0001Cells are made. Widespread growth of the malignant (cancerous) plasma cells in the bone marrow may …
Multiple sclerosis (MS)Monday, 1 Jan, 0001What is multiple sclerosis (MS)? mistakenly attacks itself. This is known as an autoimmune response …
Multiple sclerosis (MS) - common symptomsMonday, 1 Jan, 0001What is multiple sclerosis (MS)? is an autoimmune disease of the central nervous system that can …
MumpsMonday, 1 Jan, 0001Mumps is a contagious viral illness that can cause fever, swollen salivary glands (parotitis), and …
Munchausen syndromeMonday, 1 Jan, 0001Munchausen syndrome (also known as factitious disorder) is a rare type of mental disorder in which a …
Murray Valley encephalitisMonday, 1 Jan, 0001Murray Valley encephalitis (MVE) is a serious, but rare infection caused by the Murray Valley …
Muscle crampMonday, 1 Jan, 0001What is a muscle cramp? A muscle cramp is an uncontrollable and painful spasm of a muscle. Any …
MusclesMonday, 1 Jan, 0001There are about 600 muscles in the human body. Muscles have a range of functions from pumping blood …
Muscular dystrophyMonday, 1 Jan, 0001Muscular dystrophy is the name given to a group of inherited neuromuscular conditions. These …
Mushroom poisoningMonday, 1 Jan, 0001Mushrooms are a type of fungus United States has many varieties of wild-growing fungi, many of which …
My Health, Learning and Development book (green book)Monday, 1 Jan, 0001(‘green book’) is given to the parents of every newborn child in Michigan. It contains …
Myasthenia gravisMonday, 1 Jan, 0001This results in weak muscles that get tired quickly and which improve after rest. movement, facial …
MyomectomyMonday, 1 Jan, 0001A myomectomy is an operation performed to remove benign tumours called fibroids from the muscular …
MyotherapyMonday, 1 Jan, 0001movement caused by muscle or myofascial dysfunction Ligaments and tendons are comprised of bundled …
Myths and facts about abortionMonday, 1 Jan, 0001In Michigan, abortion is available in a range of public and private settings. It is a safe, common …
Myths and facts about chlamydiaMonday, 1 Jan, 0001Fact: Anyone can get chlamydia if they have sex with an infected person without a condom. Fact: The …
Nails - fingernail and toenail problemsMonday, 1 Jan, 0001Nails support and protect the sensitive tips of our fingers and toes. Fingernails also help us to …
Nappy rashMonday, 1 Jan, 0001Nappy rash is a common result of exposure to wet or dirty nappies. Urine is normally sterile (in the …
National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS)Monday, 1 Jan, 0001The National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) provides support to people with a disability via …
NaturopathyMonday, 1 Jan, 0001Naturopathy takes a holistic approach to wellness Naturopathy supports a person to live a healthy …
Near-miss experiences and traumatic eventsMonday, 1 Jan, 0001What is a near-miss experience? Traumatic events usually happen quickly and chaotically. A near-miss …
Neck painMonday, 1 Jan, 0001The neck supports the head It is made up of 7 bones (vertebrae) stacked one on top of the other. The …
Needlestick injuryMonday, 1 Jan, 0001Some people, such as health care workers are at increased risk of needlestick injury, which occurs …
Negative emotionsMonday, 1 Jan, 0001Negative emotions can be described as any feeling which causes you to be miserable and sad. These …
Nervous systemMonday, 1 Jan, 0001The nervous system helps all the parts of the body to communicate with each other. It also reacts to …
NeuralgiaMonday, 1 Jan, 0001Neuralgia is pain in a nerve pathway Generally, neuralgia isn’t an illness in its own right, but a …
NeurofibromatosisMonday, 1 Jan, 0001Neurofibromatosis (NF) is a term used to describe two completely separate genetic conditions – NF1 …
Neuromuscular disordersMonday, 1 Jan, 0001The brain controls the movements of skeletal (voluntary) muscles via specialised nerves. The …
Newborn bloodspot screeningMonday, 1 Jan, 0001What is newborn screening? Every newborn baby in United States is offered a test for rare, but …
Non-specific urethritis (NSU)Monday, 1 Jan, 0001Non-specific urethritis (NSU) means any inflammation of a man’s urethra (the tube that carries urine …
Nontuberculous mycobacteria (NTM) lung diseaseMonday, 1 Jan, 0001What is NTM lung disease? NTM lung disease is a serious disease caused by bacteria commonly found in …
Noonan syndromeMonday, 1 Jan, 0001Noonan syndrome is a genetic condition that usually includes heart anomalies and characteristic …
NosebleedsMonday, 1 Jan, 0001A nosebleed happens when one of the blood vessels in the lining of the nose bursts. Nosebleeds may …
Nut allergiesMonday, 1 Jan, 0001The term ‘nut allergy’ can be confusing, because we tend to use it to describe an allergic reaction …
Nutrition needs when you’re over 65Monday, 1 Jan, 0001In general, you’ll need less of some foods and more of others. How you eat as an older person will …
Nuts and seedsMonday, 1 Jan, 0001Research shows that making nuts a regular part of a healthy diet helps to regulate our weight, and …
ObesityMonday, 1 Jan, 0001Obesity increases the risk of many diseases Fat accumulates in our bodies when the energy …
Obesity and hormonesMonday, 1 Jan, 0001Hormones are chemical messengers that regulate processes in our body. They are one factor in causing …