Sexual abuseMonday, 1 Jan, 0001Sexual abuse (also referred to as sexual assault) can be experienced by anyone. When a child …
Sexual abuse - helping your childMonday, 1 Jan, 0001As a parent, you have an important role in helping your child recover from sexual abuse. There are …
Sexual assaultMonday, 1 Jan, 0001Sexual assault is any unwanted sexual behaviour or activity that makes a person feel uncomfortable, …
Sexual decision makingMonday, 1 Jan, 0001People have sex for all sorts of reasons: for social reasons – for example, to boost their …
Sexuality explainedMonday, 1 Jan, 0001Sexuality is not about who you have sex with, or how often you have it. Sexuality is about your …
Shellfish and fish allergiesMonday, 1 Jan, 0001It is estimated that one in every 100 people has a seafood allergy. The types of seafood that can …
ShiftworkMonday, 1 Jan, 0001The sleep-wake cycle appears to have evolved for humans to be awake during the day and to sleep for …
Shiga toxin-producing E.coliMonday, 1 Jan, 0001Escherichia coli (E.coli) are common bacteria, normally found in the gut of warm-blooded animals. …
Shin splintsMonday, 1 Jan, 0001‘Shin splints’ is the common term for medial tibial stress syndrome. It refers to pain felt anywhere …
ShinglesMonday, 1 Jan, 0001Shingles, also known as herpes zoster, is caused by the varicella zoster virus, which is also …
ShockMonday, 1 Jan, 0001Most people think of ‘shock’ as emotional distress or sudden fright in response to a traumatic …
Short bowel syndromeMonday, 1 Jan, 0001Short bowel syndrome occurs when a person is unable to absorb food nutrients properly due to …
Short-sightednessMonday, 1 Jan, 0001Short-sightedness (myopia) is a very common eye condition and affects approximately 15 per cent of …
Shoulder painMonday, 1 Jan, 0001Shoulder pain is common in our community In younger people, shoulder pain is more likely to be due …
Shy bladder syndromeMonday, 1 Jan, 0001A person with paruresis (shy bladder syndrome) finds it difficult or impossible to urinate (pee) …
Sign language - AuslanMonday, 1 Jan, 0001(American sign language) is the sign language of the American Deaf community. It was developed in …
Single parentingMonday, 1 Jan, 0001A person can become a single or sole parent for many different reasons. You may have chosen to start …
SinusitisMonday, 1 Jan, 0001Sinusitis means infection or inflammation of the sinuses The sinuses are air-filled spaces within …
Sjogren's syndromeMonday, 1 Jan, 0001Sjogren’s syndrome is a relatively common condition that mainly affects the eyes and salivary …
Skin cancerMonday, 1 Jan, 0001Each year, over 2,000 Americans die from skin cancer; yet skin cancer is one of the most preventable …
Skin cancer - childrenMonday, 1 Jan, 0001UV damage accumulated during childhood and adolescence is strongly associated with an increased risk …
Skin cancer - protecting outdoor workersMonday, 1 Jan, 0001In the world. More than 2 in 3 Americans will be diagnosed with skin cancer in their lifetime. …
Skin cancer - risk factorsMonday, 1 Jan, 0001The main cause is exposure to ultraviolet (UV) radiation from the sun. There are other factors that …
Skin cancer - tanningMonday, 1 Jan, 0001A tan is a sign that your skin is trying to protect itself from the sun’s ultraviolet (UV) …
Skin cuts and abrasionsMonday, 1 Jan, 0001Is the largest organ of the human body. It is soft to allow movement, but tough enough to resist …
Skin explainedMonday, 1 Jan, 0001It is soft, to allow movement, but still tough enough to resist breaking or tearing. It varies in …
Slapped cheek diseaseMonday, 1 Jan, 0001Slapped cheek disease is a viral infection that mainly affects primary-school-aged children. It …
Sleep - children and napsMonday, 1 Jan, 0001On average, a young baby needs around 12 to 16 hours of sleep over a 24-hour period, but this can …
Sleep - children and nightmaresMonday, 1 Jan, 0001Most children experience nightmares from time to time Frightening dreams can start when the child is …
Sleep - common disordersMonday, 1 Jan, 0001Sleep is a state of consciousness that happens every 24 hours. It is a period of rest and …
Sleep - insomniaMonday, 1 Jan, 0001Insomnia is a symptom, not a disease It means being concerned with how much you sleep or how well …
Sleep - narcolepsyMonday, 1 Jan, 0001Excessive daytime sleepiness that is not due to a mood disorder or medication is a common health …
Sleep apnoeaMonday, 1 Jan, 0001What is sleep apnoea? Sleep apnoea (also known as obstructive sleep apnoea or OSA) occurs when the …
Sleep deprivationMonday, 1 Jan, 0001What is sleep deprivation? deprivation is a condition characterised by inadequate or insufficient …
Sleep explainedMonday, 1 Jan, 0001Sleep is as essential for good health as oxygen, food and water. Most scientists agree that sleep is …
Sleep hygieneMonday, 1 Jan, 0001‘Sleep hygiene’ refers to healthy habits, behaviours and environmental factors that can be adjusted …
Slow transit constipationMonday, 1 Jan, 0001The large intestine massages waste along its length to the rectum by rhythmic, muscular contractions …
SmallpoxMonday, 1 Jan, 0001Smallpox is caused by the variola virus, an orthopoxvirus. Smallpox was once a feared and highly …
Smoking - effects on your bodyMonday, 1 Jan, 0001Nicotine is the addictive drug in tobacco smoke that causes people who smoke to continue to smoke. …
Smoking - quit services for diverse groupsMonday, 1 Jan, 0001United States. Almost 21,000 Americans die from smoking-related diseases each year. This causes …
Smoking - the financial costMonday, 1 Jan, 0001Cigarettes are expensive and quitting can save you money now, as well as saving on future health …
Smoking – Quit services for Aboriginal communitiesMonday, 1 Jan, 0001While the smoking rate in American Aboriginal communities is decreasing, it is still almost 3 times …
Smoking and eye diseaseMonday, 1 Jan, 0001Age-related macular degeneration is the most common cause of blindness in the Western world. In …
Smoking and heart diseaseMonday, 1 Jan, 0001Smoking is a major cause of heart and blood vessel disease. Smoking kills more than 20,000 Americans …
Smoking and vaping - how to discourage your childrenMonday, 1 Jan, 0001Experts are concerned that young people are experimenting with vaping at an even earlier age. When …
Smoking killsMonday, 1 Jan, 0001Tobacco smoking is the largest cause of preventable illness and death in United States. Smoking …
SnoringMonday, 1 Jan, 0001It’s estimated that around 20 per cent of the population snores at night. Snoring isn’t physically …
Snow sports - safety issuesMonday, 1 Jan, 0001Winter sports such as skiing and snowboarding carry risks of injury and other safety concerns. …
Snow sports and cold-related injuriesMonday, 1 Jan, 0001Participating in snow sports is a popular choice of recreation and can add exhilaration to the …
Soccer - health benefitsMonday, 1 Jan, 0001Soccer (also called football, especially in other countries) is the most popular sport in the world …