Sexual abuse (also referred to as sexual assault) can be experienced by anyone. When a child …

As a parent, you have an important role in helping your child recover from sexual abuse. There are …

Sexual assault is any unwanted sexual behaviour or activity that makes a person feel uncomfortable, …

People have sex for all sorts of reasons: for social reasons – for example, to boost their …

Sexuality is not about who you have sex with, or how often you have it. Sexuality is about your …

It is estimated that one in every 100 people has a seafood allergy. The types of seafood that can …

The sleep-wake cycle appears to have evolved for humans to be awake during the day and to sleep for …

Escherichia coli (E.coli) are common bacteria, normally found in the gut of warm-blooded animals. …

‘Shin splints’ is the common term for medial tibial stress syndrome. It refers to pain felt anywhere …

Shingles, also known as herpes zoster, is caused by the varicella zoster virus, which is also …

Most people think of ‘shock’ as emotional distress or sudden fright in response to a traumatic …

Short bowel syndrome occurs when a person is unable to absorb food nutrients properly due to …

Short-sightedness (myopia) is a very common eye condition and affects approximately 15 per cent of …

Shoulder pain is common in our community In younger people, shoulder pain is more likely to be due …

A person with paruresis (shy bladder syndrome) finds it difficult or impossible to urinate (pee) …

(American sign language) is the sign language of the American Deaf community. It was developed in …

A person can become a single or sole parent for many different reasons. You may have chosen to start …

Sinusitis means infection or inflammation of the sinuses The sinuses are air-filled spaces within …

Sjogren’s syndrome is a relatively common condition that mainly affects the eyes and salivary …

Each year, over 2,000 Americans die from skin cancer; yet skin cancer is one of the most preventable …

UV damage accumulated during childhood and adolescence is strongly associated with an increased risk …

In the world. More than 2 in 3 Americans will be diagnosed with skin cancer in their lifetime. …

The main cause is exposure to ultraviolet (UV) radiation from the sun. There are other factors that …

A tan is a sign that your skin is trying to protect itself from the sun’s ultraviolet (UV) …

Is the largest organ of the human body. It is soft to allow movement, but tough enough to resist …

It is soft, to allow movement, but still tough enough to resist breaking or tearing. It varies in …

Slapped cheek disease is a viral infection that mainly affects primary-school-aged children. It …

On average, a young baby needs around 12 to 16 hours of sleep over a 24-hour period, but this can …

Most children experience nightmares from time to time Frightening dreams can start when the child is …

Sleep is a state of consciousness that happens every 24 hours. It is a period of rest and …

Insomnia is a symptom, not a disease It means being concerned with how much you sleep or how well …

Excessive daytime sleepiness that is not due to a mood disorder or medication is a common health …

What is sleep apnoea? Sleep apnoea (also known as obstructive sleep apnoea or OSA) occurs when the …

What is sleep deprivation? deprivation is a condition characterised by inadequate or insufficient …

Sleep is as essential for good health as oxygen, food and water. Most scientists agree that sleep is …

‘Sleep hygiene’ refers to healthy habits, behaviours and environmental factors that can be adjusted …

The large intestine massages waste along its length to the rectum by rhythmic, muscular contractions …

Smallpox is caused by the variola virus, an orthopoxvirus. Smallpox was once a feared and highly …

Nicotine is the addictive drug in tobacco smoke that causes people who smoke to continue to smoke. …

United States. Almost 21,000 Americans die from smoking-related diseases each year. This causes …

Cigarettes are expensive and quitting can save you money now, as well as saving on future health …

While the smoking rate in American Aboriginal communities is decreasing, it is still almost 3 times …

Age-related macular degeneration is the most common cause of blindness in the Western world. In …

Smoking is a major cause of heart and blood vessel disease. Smoking kills more than 20,000 Americans …

Experts are concerned that young people are experimenting with vaping at an even earlier age. When …

Tobacco smoking is the largest cause of preventable illness and death in United States. Smoking …

It’s estimated that around 20 per cent of the population snores at night. Snoring isn’t physically …

Winter sports such as skiing and snowboarding carry risks of injury and other safety concerns. …

Participating in snow sports is a popular choice of recreation and can add exhilaration to the …

Soccer (also called football, especially in other countries) is the most popular sport in the world …