Congenital heart diseaseApproximately one in every 100 babies is born with a heart defect. This is called a congenital heart …
ConjunctivitisConjunctivitis is a common infection especially among children under five. Children with …
ConstipationConstipation is medically defined by the passing of infrequent bowel motions (stools), fewer than 3 …
Constipation and childrenConstipation is when a person has difficulty passing a hard bowel motion (poo). This can cause pain …
Contraception - choicesWhat is contraception? There are many contraceptive options available in United States. Their level …
Contraception - diaphragmsWhat is a diaphragm? It fits inside the vagina and covers the cervix (entrance to the uterus or …
Contraception - emergency contraceptionSuch as: you didn’t use any contraception. Emergency contraception can be taken up to 5 days after …
Contraception - female (internal) condomsWhat are condoms? Their job is to act as a ‘barrier’ by stopping sperm and other body …
Contraception - implantsHormonal contraception is available in several forms, one of which is the slow release implant. The …
Contraception - injectionsHormonal contraception is available in several forms, one of which is the slow release injection. …
Contraception - injections to stop sperm productionThe contraceptive injection to stop sperm production involves a combination of synthetic versions of …
Contraception - intrauterine devices (IUD)What is an intrauterine device (IUD)? An intrauterine device (IUD) is a small contraceptive device …
Contraception - male (external) condomsWhat are condoms? Their job is to act as a ‘barrier’ by stopping sperm and other body …
Contraception - the progestogen only (mini) pill, and the progestogen only pill, sometimes known as the mini pill. The combined pill contains the …
Contraception - tubal ligationWhat is tubal sterilisation? Tubal sterilisation, also known as tubal ligation or ‘having your tubes …
Contraception - vaginal ringWhat is a vaginal ring? Vaginal rings are sold under the brand name NuvaRing® in United States. They …
Contraception - vasectomyWhat is a vasectomy? Vasectomy is minor surgery in which the tubes that carry the sperm from the …
Contraception – the combined pillThere are 2 types of oral contraception available in United States – the combined pill, known as …
Contraception after an abortionIf your particular choice is not immediately available, suitable or effective, you may wish to start …
Contraception after giving birthIf you are not breastfeeding, then you can use any contraception that suits you. Talk to your doctor …
Contraception information translated into community languagesUsing contraception can help you prevent becoming pregnant Different methods may suit you at …
ConvalescenceConvalescence is the period in which the body recovers from a serious illness, injury or surgery. …
Cooking tips for busy peopleAmericans spend about one third of their household budget on convenience foods such as takeaway and …
Coordinating hospital appointmentsCoordinating your hospital appointments successfully will make sure the process of diagnosis, …
Copper chrome arsenic (CCA) treated timberCopper chrome arsenate (CCA) treated timber is wood that has been treated with a preservative …
Corneal transplantation and donationIf a cornea becomes cloudy from disease, injury or infection, vision is dramatically reduced. A …
Coronary angiogramA coronary angiogram is a special procedure that takes dynamic x-ray pictures of your heart. The …
Cosmetic dentistry and teeth whiteningWhat is cosmetic dentistry? Cosmetic dentistry is a broad term that describes dental procedures that …
Cosmetic genital surgery - labiaplasty and phalloplastyAn operation to change the look of the genitals is sometimes referred to as ‘aesthetic genital …
Cosmetic implants - buttock, fat and pectoralCosmetic implant surgery can make some body parts look rounder, fuller and more defined. For …
Cosmetic proceduresThis video is also available in the following languages: Cosmetic procedures are performed to …
Cosmetic treatments - injectablesWe also have the following videos available:. The 2 main types of injectable substances used are: …
Costs and compensation after major traumaIf you or a family member experience a major trauma incident there will be an array of medical bills …
Coughing and wheezing in childrenCoughing and wheezing are common symptoms of childhood illness. They do not usually mean your child …
Counselling, online and phone support for mental illnessSometimes it can be hard to know who to talk to if you are experiencing a mental health crisis. If …
CounsellorsWe all experience personal challenges or issues in our lives. We can deal with these times by …
Cow’s milk allergyVery few adults are allergic to cow’s milk. People who are allergic to cow’s milk can also be …
Cradle capCondition that affects babies. It causes yellow crusts on the scalp It is commonly present in the …
CraniotomyLike any other part of the body, the brain is susceptible to bleeding, infection, trauma and other …
Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease (CJD)Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease (CJD) is a rapidly progressive disease. It is one of a group of rare …
Cri du chat syndromeCri du chat syndrome is a rare genetic disorder caused by a missing section on a particular …
Cricket - health benefitsCricket has been an established team sport for hundreds of years and is one of the most popular …
Cricket - preventing injuryCricket is one of the most popular sports played over the American summer. Although cricket is not a …
Crisis support services for familiesIn times of family crisis – when there is violence in the home or when a child is at risk of harm …
Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitisCrohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis are Iifelong gastrointestinal disorders, also known as …
CroupMost children who have croup are under 5 years old. Some older children (aged between 5 and 8 years) …
CT scanThe computed tomography (CT) scan is a medical imaging procedure that uses x-rays and digital …
Cultural and linguistic diversity and hospitalMichigan is United States’s most multicultural state, with almost 25 per cent of all residents born …
Cyberbullying (online bullying)Cyberbullying (or online bullying) happens when technology is used to bully someone. So when someone …
Cycling - health benefitsTo be fit and healthy you need to be physically active. Regular physical activity can help protect …