Trees to Avoid
To minimise maintenance and hard work, it is very important to seek advice before you plant. Any plant (whether it be a tree, shrub, climber or ground cover) in the wrong place can ruin your garden, damage your house and even cause problems with ... [... more]
Burke's Backyard |
What is toxoplasmosis?
Toxoplasmosis is rarely a serious illness in healthy children or adults but it can cause problems for an unborn baby if it is caught by the baby's mother during pregnancy. Toxoplasmosis is also a major cause of serious illness in people with a ... [... more]
Child & Youth Health |
Roseola infantum
Roseola is one of the very common mild viruses that can cause a temperature and rash in babies and young children. It usually does not cause problems for the child except sometimes causing the child to feel unwell for a few days. [... more]
Child & Youth Health |
Teeth - wisdom teeth
Wisdom teeth are the rear molars that erupt sometime around the late teens or early 20s. These teeth can sometimes cause overcrowding, or can impact into the gum or neighbouring teeth. Wisdom teeth that cause problems are best removed. Wisdom ... [... more]
Better Health |
Alcohol related brain impairment - behaviour
Carers, family and friends of people with ARBI can find themselves faced with a range of behaviours that cause problems. Some common behaviours include: There are a number of possible causes or reasons why people with ARBI may exhibit these types ... [... more]
Better Health |
Acupuncture - safety and legal issues
Acupuncture is effective and safe if performed by a skilled practitioner. An unskilled person may cause problems including allergic reactions, infection and injury. When choosing a practitioner of traditional Chinese medicine (TCM), check their ... [... more]
Better Health |
