Typical sleep behaviour (5) – toddlers 2 to 3 yearsMonday, 1 Jan, 0001In your language: Between the ages of 2 and 3 years, toddlers often sleep 12 to 13 hours in a …
Typical sleep behaviour (6) – preschoolers 3 to 5 yearsMonday, 1 Jan, 0001In your language: Preschoolers aged between 3 and 5 years sleep between 10 to 13 hours in a 24-hour …
Ultrasound scanMonday, 1 Jan, 0001An ultrasound scan uses high-frequency sound waves to make an image of a person’s internal body …
Undescended testiclesMonday, 1 Jan, 0001Testicles (testes) are male sex glands that produce sperm and sex hormones. Usually, both testicles …
Urban flash floods - FAQsMonday, 1 Jan, 0001What is flash flooding? results from relatively short, intense bursts of rainfall, often from severe …
Urinary catheterisationMonday, 1 Jan, 0001A urinary catheter can give a person more control over their bladder and keep them dry. are: …
Urinary systemMonday, 1 Jan, 0001Many of the body’s waste products are passed out of the body in urine. The urinary system is made up …
Urinary system birth defectsMonday, 1 Jan, 0001The human body typically has two kidneys (one on either side of the middle back) that filter wastes …
Urinary tract infections (UTI)Monday, 1 Jan, 0001Urinary tract infections (UTIs) are very common – particularly in women, babies and older people. …
Usher syndromeMonday, 1 Jan, 0001Usher syndrome is a genetic condition It is the most common genetic cause of combined vision and …
Uterine inversionMonday, 1 Jan, 0001Uterine inversion is a potentially life-threatening complication of childbirth. Normally, the …
VaccinesMonday, 1 Jan, 0001COVID-19 vaccines: , without causing the illness. Usually, a dead or weakened version of the …
Vaginal bleeding - irregularMonday, 1 Jan, 0001Occurs when a pregnancy has not taken place. The lining of the uterus is shed and the loss is 50 per …
Vaginal cancerMonday, 1 Jan, 0001Vaginal cancer is one of the rarest gynaecological cancers, accounting for around two per cent of …
Vaginal thrushMonday, 1 Jan, 0001This yeast lives naturally in the bowel and in small numbers in the vagina. It’s mostly harmless, …
Varicose veins and spider veinsMonday, 1 Jan, 0001The muscular action of our calves helps to pump the blood against the force of gravity towards the …
Vegetarian and vegan eatingMonday, 1 Jan, 0001However, there are many variations to this – some people following a vegetarian diet may eat eggs …
Viral encephalitisMonday, 1 Jan, 0001What is viral encephalitis? , can also progress to involve inflammation of the brain. Other …
Viral haemorrhagic feverMonday, 1 Jan, 0001Viral haemorrhagic fever (VHF) is an extremely infectious and life threatening disease caused by …
Vision loss - living with a guide dogMonday, 1 Jan, 0001Guide dogs are specially bred and trained to enable people who are blind or vision impaired to …
Vision loss - neurologicalMonday, 1 Jan, 0001Neurological vision impairment is loss of vision resulting from an acquired brain injury or …
Vision loss - occupational therapyMonday, 1 Jan, 0001Occupational therapists are health professionals trained to help people overcome their limitations …
Vision loss - offering assistanceMonday, 1 Jan, 0001, the first and best thing you can do is introduce yourself and ask the person questions. Ask them …
Vision loss - recreational activitiesMonday, 1 Jan, 0001For someone who has been sighted all their life, this gradual loss of vision can mean dwindling …
Vision loss - safety around the homeMonday, 1 Jan, 0001Simple tasks around the home, like making a cup of coffee or negotiating stairs, can be hazardous if …
Vision loss - social eventsMonday, 1 Jan, 0001For someone who has been sighted all their life, this gradual loss of vision might prevent them from …
Vision loss - training guide dogsMonday, 1 Jan, 0001Guide dogs enable people who are blind or vision impaired to achieve independence and mobility. …
Vision loss and sportMonday, 1 Jan, 0001This gradual loss of vision may prevent some people from enjoying their usual sporting activities. , …
Vision therapyMonday, 1 Jan, 0001What is vision therapy? Vision therapy is a program that aims to improve a person’s visual …
Vitamin and mineral supplements - what to knowMonday, 1 Jan, 0001Vitamins are organic compounds that our bodies use, in very small amounts, for a variety of …
Vitamin BMonday, 1 Jan, 0001There are 13 vitamins that our body needs, 8 of which make up the B-group (or B-complex) vitamins. …
Vitamin DMonday, 1 Jan, 0001Ultraviolet (UV) radiation from the sun is necessary for the production of vitamin D in the skin and …
Vitamin K and newborn babiesMonday, 1 Jan, 0001Vitamin K is needed by humans for blood clotting. Older children and adults get most of their …
Vitamins and mineralsMonday, 1 Jan, 0001Vitamins and minerals are organic compounds that our bodies use in very small amounts for a variety …
Von Willebrand diseaseMonday, 1 Jan, 0001Von Willebrand disease (VWD) is an inherited bleeding disorder. People with VWD have a problem with …
Vulvar cancerMonday, 1 Jan, 0001Vulva is a general term that describes the external female genitals. The vulva is made up of three …
Vulvar conditionsMonday, 1 Jan, 0001The external female genitals are called the vulva Symptoms of vulvar conditions commonly include a …
Walking - safety and environmental issuesMonday, 1 Jan, 0001Walking is a low impact activity that offers many health benefits. It’s good for your heart, joints, …
Walking - the benefits for older peopleMonday, 1 Jan, 0001It can improve your health and wellbeing in many ways, and it can help you to live independently for …
Walking for good healthMonday, 1 Jan, 0001Walking is a great way to improve or maintain your overall health. Just 30 minutes every day can …
Walking tipsMonday, 1 Jan, 0001Walking is an excellent form of exercise for people of all ages and abilities. Start your walking …
WartsMonday, 1 Jan, 0001There are more than 100 types of HPV that are responsible for the many different types of warts, …
Water – a vital nutrientMonday, 1 Jan, 0001The human body can last weeks without food, but only days without water. The body is made up of 50 …
Water from natural resourcesMonday, 1 Jan, 0001If you enjoy outdoor activities such as hiking, camping or four-wheel driving, you should take …
Water polo - preventing injuryMonday, 1 Jan, 0001Water polo is a demanding game that requires players to tread water or swim for the whole match. …
Water quality in tanks, bores and damsMonday, 1 Jan, 0001Water used for drinking needs to be safe to prevent disease and ill health. Private drinking water …
Water safety for childrenMonday, 1 Jan, 0001Drowning is a leading cause of death for toddlers. On average, 3 children aged from birth to 4 years …
Weight and muscle gainMonday, 1 Jan, 0001A person’s build depends largely on genetic factors, which is why it is difficult for a naturally …
Weight loss - a healthy approachMonday, 1 Jan, 0001In United States, around 75% of men and 60% of women are carrying too much body fat and 25% of …
Weight loss - common mythsMonday, 1 Jan, 0001Around 75% of men and 60% of women are carrying too much body fat and 25% of ), are also increasing. …