Spiders - Better Health Channel.
Australia has about 2,000 species of spiders. Most spiders are relatively harmless to humans. First aid for a venomous spider bite depends on the species of spider. If in doubt, always seek medical attention. Spiders are members of the class ... [... more]
Better Health |
Ovulation pain
About one in five women experience pain and discomfort during ovulation. In most cases, ovulation pain is harmless. However, it is sometimes symptomatic of medical conditions including endometriosis. Ovulation is a phase of the female menstrual ... [... more]
Better Health |
Ear wax - Better Health Channel.
Ear wax is called cerumen, and is the ear canal's way of cleaning itself. Sometimes, the wax builds up (wax plug) and causes symptoms, including mild deafness and a sensation of fullness inside the ear. This condition is harmless and easily ... [... more]
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Mouth ulcers
A mouth ulcer is the loss of part of the delicate tissue lining inside the mouth (mucous membrane). The most common cause is mechanical injury, such as biting your cheek. In most cases, mouth ulcers are harmless and clear up in a few days. A ... [... more]
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Alcohol
Alcohol is mainly comprised of ethanol, plus a very small amount of methanol. When you consume an alcoholic drink, your body breaks down the ethanol first, and relatively harmless by-products are produced. Next the methanol breaks down and ... [... more]
Burke's Backyard |
E coli
E. coli is the name of a group of bacteria - there are many hundreds of types. Most types of E. coli are harmless, and live in the bowel of healthy people or animals. The full name of E.coli is Escherichia coli. Center for Disease Control USA, ... [... more]
Child & Youth Health |
Birthmarks
Any mark that is present on the skin at birth or that develops soon afterwards is called a birthmark. They are very common and most children have a mark of some sort. Most are harmless and some go away as the child grows. Occasionally a birthmark ... [... more]
Child & Youth Health |
Sally Marcey
Think it couldn't happen to you? Most women never make a conscious choice to have an affair, yet it happens to even the most active Christians. How? Why? This book takes a look at the series of seemingly harmless choices that can lead you ... [... more]
Random House |
Paper Wasps
There aren't that many dangerous insects compared with the thousands of harmless and useful ones but among those which are aggressive are Australia's native paper wasps. There are two kinds of paper wasp, both being fairly common in most parts of ... [... more]
Burke's Backyard |
Hiccups - Better Health Channel.
Hiccups, or hiccoughs, are involuntary sounds made by spasms of the diaphragm. They are usually harmless and resolve by themselves after a few minutes. Prolonged hiccups that last for days or weeks may indicate an underlying disorder which needs ... [... more]
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