Food poisoning occurs when bacteria, parasites and viruses grow on food. Prevent food poisoning with these tips on handling and storing food properly.
Learn the difference between pasteurized and unpasteurized foods so you can safely feed your baby solids.
Learn more about body image and how having a positive body image can improve your overall health.
Local anesthesia is used to numb only part of the body. Learn about it, when it is usually used and the different ways it can be given.
There is no need for your child to miss out on the excitement that comes with Halloween. Read about common gluten-free treats and fun Halloween activities for children with celiac disease.
An overview of poisonous plants.
Learn how to support your child through eating and appetite changes when they are following a gluten-free diet for celiac disease.
Learn how and when to introduce different food textures to your child.
Children with celiac disease must follow a strict gluten-free diet. This article contains tips to help your child maintain their special diet.
Travelling to new places with a diagnosis of celiac disease can sometimes feel overwhelming. With careful planning and research, you and your family can enjoy your trip, gluten-free!
Learn about the various medications that are used to treat pain. These include acetaminophen, non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), opioids, and local and topical anaesthetics.
Lice are small, flat, wingless insects that live on the surface of the scalp. Learn how to check for, treat and prevent this common infestation.
Learn what a liver biopsy is, why it is required and how to prepare your child for the procedure.
This article will provide information to help prepare your child for their surgery, test or treatment under general anesthesia.
If your child needs acetaminophen or ibuprofen for fever or pain relief, your health-care provider can help you choose the right product for them.
May is Cystic Fibrosis Month. Learn what causes cystic fibrosis, what the signs and symptoms are, and what treatments are available.
Learn about MRI arthrograms, what they do and why your child would need one.
Calcium carbonate is used as a phosphate binder in chronic kidney disease (CKD) to bind the ingested phosphate from a meal.
A drainage catheter is a soft flexible tube placed into the pleural space around the lung. The tube drains fluid that is compressing the lung and restricting breathing. Learn about the insertion procedure and how to care for the drainage catheter.
Learn how avoidant/restrictive food intake disorder can cause long-term health problems.
Learn how to prepare, store and cook food safely to minimize the risk of illness.
Anaesthetic is used to reduce or take away pain. Learn more about anaesthetics, how they are given and why you might need an anaestetic during a procedure.
