When people with inflammatory bowel disease (Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis) are not experiencing a flare-up of their illness, they feel quite well and are often free of symptoms.

COVID continues to be a part of our lives. Use these 6 simple steps to protect yourself and those most at risk. Syphilis can be spread through all types of unprotected sex and skin-to-skin contact if ...

Pads and tampons aren’t a luxury. They are essential to health and wellbeing. People should be able to access them whenever and wherever they need to. That’s why the Victorian Government is making ...

a current Immunisation History Statement from the Australian Immunisation Register (AIR); AND the statement must show that the child is up to date with all vaccinations that are due for their age, or ...

In Victoria, you can have two types of abortion: surgical and medication. Both types are safe and reliable. You can have a medication abortion up to nine weeks of pregnancy. You can have a surgical ...

The confidential, 24-hour Maternal and Child Health Line can give you information and advice about the care and health of your child (from birth to school age). When you call, qualified maternal and ...

9 health risks for boys and men and what to do about them Did you know deaths from injury and preventable diseases are more common for men than women in Australia? We’ve got some practical, expert ...

Some women are more at risk of amenorrhoea (the absence of periods) because of emotional stress or changes in weight. In its earlier stages, an acoustic neuroma can present similar symptoms to other, ...

The Dementia Behaviour Management Advisory Service (DBMAS) works to improve the lives of people with dementia whose behaviour is affecting their care. It does this by assisting care workers, family ...

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It can be difficult to talk to a child about death, but it is important to be honest with them. The end of a growth spurt may trigger a drop in appetite, so don't immediately assume that your child is ...