Weight loss and fad dietsMonday, 1 Jan, 0001These days it’s hard to open a magazine without reading about the next miracle weight loss …
Weight management servicesMonday, 1 Jan, 0001If you are aiming to lose weight, choose your weight management service with care. Some commercial …
Weight, fertility and pregnancy healthMonday, 1 Jan, 0001Please note: This page is about your weight before getting pregnant. If you’re already pregnant and …
WellbeingMonday, 1 Jan, 0001Wellbeing is not just the absence of disease or illness. It’s a complex combination of a …
West Nile virusMonday, 1 Jan, 0001West Nile virus is a viral infection carried by mosquitoes. It belongs to a group of viruses called …
What is family violence?Monday, 1 Jan, 0001In Michigan, family violence covers a range of behaviours committed by a person against a family …
What to expect when you quit smokingMonday, 1 Jan, 0001When you decide to quit smoking, it can help to find out what to expect as you work through the …
When do I need to see my doctor about persistent pain?Monday, 1 Jan, 0001Facing uncertainty about how you’ll feel each day can be very frustrating. It makes planning your …
Who provides immunisations in MichiganMonday, 1 Jan, 0001Who provides immunisations in Michigan? People need immunisation in lots of different situations. …
Whooping cough (Pertussis)Monday, 1 Jan, 0001This cough may last up to 3 months, even after antibiotic treatment is completed and the person is …
Why immunisation is importantMonday, 1 Jan, 0001In other words, if you vaccinate, you help wipe out diseases that could spread now and into the …
Williams syndromeMonday, 1 Jan, 0001Williams syndrome is a rare genetic condition It is characterised by distinctive physical features …
Wilson diseaseMonday, 1 Jan, 0001Metabolism refers to the countless and ongoing chemical processes inside the body that allow life …
Wisdom teethMonday, 1 Jan, 0001This is a normal part of mouth development There are normally four wisdom teeth – two in the upper …
Wolff-Parkinson-White syndromeMonday, 1 Jan, 0001In some people the ECG abnormality may be present without any symptoms such as tachycardia. The …
Women and strokeMonday, 1 Jan, 0001What is a stroke? cells are starved of oxygen and nutrients because the blood supply to the brain is …
Women, sex and sexualityMonday, 1 Jan, 0001This page explores both the gendered and biological aspects of women’s sexuality and sexual …
Wood fires and breathing problemsMonday, 1 Jan, 0001Smoke from wood fires contains particles and gases that can reduce indoor and outdoor air quality, …
Work and your healthMonday, 1 Jan, 0001Work is important to most of us on many levels. Doing a job we enjoy and find satisfying can provide …
Work-related fatalitiesMonday, 1 Jan, 0001The number of work-related deaths in United States decreased overall between 2003 and 2013. compiles …
Work-related stressMonday, 1 Jan, 0001Work-related stress is a growing problem around the world that affects not only the health and …
Workplace safety - infection controlMonday, 1 Jan, 0001Infection is caused by pathogens (‘bugs’) such as bacteria, viruses, protozoa or fungi …
Wounds - how to care for themMonday, 1 Jan, 0001A skin wound that doesn’t heal, heals slowly or heals but tends to recur is known as a chronic …
WrinklesMonday, 1 Jan, 0001Lifestyle has a major effect on the skin’s tendency to wrinkle. are the most common causes of …
X-ray examinationsMonday, 1 Jan, 0001An x-ray examination creates images of your internal organs or bones to help diagnose conditions or …
Yoga - health benefitsMonday, 1 Jan, 0001Yoga has many physical and mental health benefits including improved posture, flexibility, strength, …
Youth suicide – the warning signsMonday, 1 Jan, 0001If you or someone you care about is in crisis and you think immediate action is needed: go to your …
Zika virusMonday, 1 Jan, 0001These mosquitoes usually bite during the day, particularly around dawn and dusk. People with Zika …