Pancreatic cancerMonday, 1 Jan, 0001It is about 13–15 cm long and is divided into 3 main parts: the narrow end, called the tail, that …
PancreatitisMonday, 1 Jan, 0001Pancreatitis is inflammation of the pancreas, which can either be acute (sudden and severe) or …
Panic attackMonday, 1 Jan, 0001What is a panic attack? A panic attack is a brief episode of intense anxiety, which causes the …
Panic disorder and agoraphobiaMonday, 1 Jan, 0001People who have recurring panic attacks are more likely to have panic disorder, and this affects one …
ParanoiaMonday, 1 Jan, 0001What is paranoia? Paranoia is the irrational and persistent feeling that people are ‘out to get you’ …
Parathyroid glandsMonday, 1 Jan, 0001Four tiny parathyroid glands are located around the thyroid in the throat. ‘Para’ means ‘near’, …
ParechovirusMonday, 1 Jan, 0001Parechovirus is a virus closely related to enteroviruses Enteroviruses cause illnesses such as …
Parent's guide for active girlsMonday, 1 Jan, 0001Physical activity is important for everybody, including all teenagers, but especially for girls who …
Parenthood and your relationshipMonday, 1 Jan, 0001Having your first child and becoming a parent is a major life event for most people, and it can …
Parenting and stressMonday, 1 Jan, 0001Being a parent brings out a range of powerful emotions from exhilaration to despair. Your feelings …
Parenting children through puberty and adolescenceMonday, 1 Jan, 0001Your young person is transitioning from child to adult, and you may feel uncertain about how best to …
Parenting servicesMonday, 1 Jan, 0001Parenting is one of the most important tasks we undertake. It doesn’t always come naturally, …
Parenting support to help prevent abuseMonday, 1 Jan, 0001Looking after children can be hard work For some families, it is made even harder by other problems, …
Parenting when you’re a foster carerMonday, 1 Jan, 0001As a foster carer, you are providing a safe and supportive home for a child or teenager who can’t …
Parkinson's diseaseMonday, 1 Jan, 0001Parkinson’s disease is a progressive, degenerative neurological condition that affects a person’s …
Parkinson's disease and constipationMonday, 1 Jan, 0001, but it can be managed with lifestyle changes such as adding extra fibre to your diet, or medical …
Parkinson's disease and sexual issuesMonday, 1 Jan, 0001Parkinson’s disease or its treatments may cause sexual problems (dysfunctions) or affect a person’s …
Partying safelyMonday, 1 Jan, 0001It is important to create a safe environment at parties so that everyone can have fun. Staying safe …
Partying safely – tips for parentsMonday, 1 Jan, 0001Teenagers are more likely to party safely if they are well informed about the possible risks, given …
Partying safely – tips for teenagersMonday, 1 Jan, 0001Partying is fun for people of all ages If you follow a few simple safe partying suggestions, it will …
Partying safely and sexMonday, 1 Jan, 0001Partying is fun, but it can also put you at risk. Partying in general carries risks of unplanned, …
Partying safely at schooliesMonday, 1 Jan, 0001What is schoolies? Every year in late November through to December, thousands of school-leavers head …
Passive smokingMonday, 1 Jan, 0001Passive smoking means breathing in other people’s tobacco smoke. The smoke drifting from a lit …
Patient and carer rights in hospitalMonday, 1 Jan, 0001As a patient in hospital, you have the right to receive high-quality and safe care. You and your …
Patient-centred care explainedMonday, 1 Jan, 0001Is about treating a person receiving healthcare with dignity and respect and involving them in all …
Patterned hair lossMonday, 1 Jan, 0001The pattern in men is different to the pattern in women. Men develop recession at the temples, …
Paying for alcohol and drug treatments servicesMonday, 1 Jan, 0001In Michigan the government does not directly provide alcohol and other drug treatment services but …
Paying for healthcareMonday, 1 Jan, 0001Michigan’s healthcare system includes many types of healthcare providers and insurers (both public …
Paying for pregnancy, birth and newborn baby careMonday, 1 Jan, 0001The cost of having a baby in Michigan can vary considerably from one family to another, depending …
Peer pressureMonday, 1 Jan, 0001Peer groups are groups of friends who are all about the same age. Having a group of friends is an …
Pelvic floorMonday, 1 Jan, 0001The pelvic floor muscles are located between the tailbone (coccyx) and the pubic bone within the …
Pelvic inflammatory disease (PID)Monday, 1 Jan, 0001What is pelvic inflammatory disease (PID)? It can affect one or more organs including the: ovaries. …
Pelvic organ prolapseMonday, 1 Jan, 0001What is pelvic organ prolapse? and bowel A pelvic organ prolapse happens when the ligaments and …
People with a disability who experience violence, abuse or neglectMonday, 1 Jan, 0001People with disabilities are among some of the most vulnerable people in our society due to their …
PericarditisMonday, 1 Jan, 0001The pericardium is made up of two layers of thin tissue (membrane) that contain fluid. The fluid …
Period pain – dysmenorrhoeaMonday, 1 Jan, 0001What is normal period pain? Period pain is normal if: it goes away when you use pain-relief …
Peripheral vascular diseaseMonday, 1 Jan, 0001Peripheral vascular disease is the reduced circulation of blood to a body part other than the brain …
PeritonitisMonday, 1 Jan, 0001Peritonitis is inflammation of the membranes of the abdominal wall and organs. Peritonitis is a …
Permanent careMonday, 1 Jan, 0001Permanent care is when a child, for whom a decision has been made that they are unable to live …
Personal and relationship servicesMonday, 1 Jan, 0001If you are experiencing personal or relationship problems, there are a range of services and support …
Personal hygieneMonday, 1 Jan, 0001One of the most effective ways we have to protect ourselves and others from illness is good personal …
Personal trainers – how to choose oneMonday, 1 Jan, 0001People use personal trainers to assist them reach their individual health and fitness goals. A …
Perthes' diseaseMonday, 1 Jan, 0001Perthes’ disease is a condition of the hip joint that tends to affect children between the …
Pest control in the homeMonday, 1 Jan, 0001Pesticides are chemicals designed to kill or harm pests. They include insecticides used for insect …
Pest control servicesMonday, 1 Jan, 0001It is important to hire a professional pest control operator if you have pest problems that are too …
Pesticides and other chemicals in foodMonday, 1 Jan, 0001Chemicals such as pesticides, antibiotics and hormones are used in plant and animal farming to boost …
PET scanMonday, 1 Jan, 0001Positron emission tomography (PET) is a medical imaging procedure that provides unique information …
Pets – safe handling of reptiles and tropical fishMonday, 1 Jan, 0001Tropical fish, reptiles and turtles can be great pets. While they may not be cuddly they can be …
Phenylketonuria (PKU)Monday, 1 Jan, 0001PKU is a genetic disorder that prevents the normal breakdown of an amino acid found in most foods. …
Physical activity - choosing a providerMonday, 1 Jan, 0001Physical activity is great for your body and your mind. To keep active, it helps if you choose an …