Health

Also called: Coccidioidomycosis Valley Fever is a disease caused by a fungus (or mold) called Coccidioides. The fungi live in the soil of dry areas like the southwestern U.S. Anyone exposed to the fungus can get the infection. The highest risk is for...

Also called: Coccidioidomycosis Valley Fever is a ...

Sinusitis means your sinuses are infected or inflamed. Your sinuses are hollow air spaces within the bones surrounding the nose. They produce mucus, which drains into the nose. If your nose is swollen, this can block the sinuses and cause pain and in...

Sinusitis means your sinuses are infected or infla...

Also called: Pyrexia A fever is a body temperature that is higher than normal. It is not an illness. It is part of your body's defense against infection. Most bacteria and viruses that cause infections do well at the body's normal temperature (98.6 F...

Also called: Pyrexia A fever is a body temperature...

Also called: Norwalk virus infections Noroviruses are a group of related viruses. Infection with these viruses causes an illness called gastroenteritis, an inflammation of the stomach and intestines. It can spread from person to person, or through co...

Also called: Norwalk virus infections Noroviruses ...

Also called: Candidiasis, Moniliasis Candida is the scientific name for yeast. It is a fungus that lives almost everywhere, including in your body. Usually, your immune system keeps yeast under control. If you are sick or taking antibiotics, it can m...

Also called: Candidiasis, Moniliasis Candida is th...

Malaria is a serious disease caused by a parasite. You get it when an infected mosquito bites you. Malaria is a major cause of death worldwide, but it is almost wiped out in the United States. The disease is mostly a problem in developing countries w...

Malaria is a serious disease caused by a parasite....

Also called: HCV Hepatitis C is one type of hepatitis - a liver disease - caused by the hepatitis C virus (HCV). It usually spreads through contact with infected blood. It can also spread through sex with an infected person and from mother to baby du...

Also called: HCV Hepatitis C is one type of hepati...

Also called: HBV Hepatitis B is one type of hepatitis - a liver disease- caused by the hepatitis B virus (HBV). Hepatitis B spreads by contact with an infected person's blood, semen or other body fluid. An infected woman can give hepatitis B to her b...

Also called: HBV Hepatitis B is one type of hepati...

Also called: HAV Hepatitis A is one type of hepatitis - a liver disease - caused by the hepatitis A virus (HAV). The disease is spread primarily through food or water contaminated by stool from an infected person. You can get HAV from- Eating food pr...

Also called: HAV Hepatitis A is one type of hepati...

Also called: Viral hepatitis Your liver helps your body digest food, store energy and remove poisons. Hepatitis is a swelling of the liver that makes it stop working well. It can lead to scarring, called cirrhosis, or to cancer.Viruses cause most cas...

Also called: Viral hepatitis Your liver helps your...

Also called: Pediculosis Head lice are parasitic wingless insects. They live on people's heads and feed on their blood. An adult louse is about the size of a sesame seed. The eggs, called nits, are even smaller - about the size of a knot in thread. L...

Also called: Pediculosis Head lice are parasitic w...

Most moles are harmless, but in a few rare cases they can develop into an aggressive form of skin cancer called malignant melanoma. You can check your moles by learning the ABCDE of moles. This covers a range of features that can help you spot if a m...

Most moles are harmless, but in a few rare cases t...

Hep C can be transmitted in a number of ways. Take this test to see if you are at risk… Have you received a blood product before 1986 or blood transfusion before September 1991?a) Yes.b) No.c) Don't know. Have you ever shared equipment for injecting ...

Hep C can be transmitted in a number of ways. Take...

One in five families has someone living with asthma.There are several different signs that you may have asthma and this test will allow you to find out whether or not you are showing these signs.It does not replace a full consultation or diagnosis fr...

One in five families has someone living with asthm...

What help should you expect?This self assessment will help you to find out if you are receiving the right kind of care and support for your situation.The advice in italics is intended to help you prepare a checklist of things to consider further. The...

What help should you expect?This self assessment w...

Could you be at risk of type 2 diabetes?Diabetes is a long-term condition that can have serious health consequences including heart disease, stroke, amputation, kidney failure and blindness.With early diagnosis the risk of developing these serious co...

Could you be at risk of type 2 diabetes?Diabetes i...

Is it time you got some help?Heavy periods are not necessarily a sign there is anything wrong, but they can affect you physically and emotionally and can cause disruption to everyday life.Some women will put off getting help because they're not sure ...

Is it time you got some help?Heavy periods are not...

Could you be depressed?There are many symptoms of depression, including low mood, feelings of hopelessness, low self-esteem, lack of energy and problems with sleep. The more symptoms someone has, the more likely they are to be depressed.This test wil...

Could you be depressed?There are many symptoms of ...

THE ESSENTIALSItem: waterproof plasters Quantity: selection of different sizesUse: for most minor woundsWHEN TO USE WATERPROOF PLASTERS If there is a bleeding wound that is fairly small, an adhesive dressing should be used. If you're preparing food i...

THE ESSENTIALSItem: waterproof plasters Quantity: ...

There's a difference between stress and pressure. We all experience pressure daily and need it to motivate us. But too much can lead to damaging stress.Take this test to find out if you're experiencing too much pressure at work. QUESTIONSThe words in...

There's a difference between stress and pressure. ...

11. Which of the following does your employer offer? Pick one or more.a)Arranges health-related events (2 points)b)Arranges individual health checks. (2 points)c)Promotes mental wellbeing at work. (2 points)d) Provides access to counselling. (2 point...

11. Which of the following does your employer offe...