Laxatives
Treatment with a laxative is needed only if lifestyle measures, such as eating plenty of fibre, drinking enough fluid, and exercising regularly do not work well in relieving constipation.
Tips for managing late effects of polio
Polio is an infectious disease caused by a virus that lives in an infected person’s intestines and throat.
Is it okay to eat food that's fallen on the floor?
When you drop a piece of food on the floor, is it really OK to eat if you pick up within five seconds?
D-mannose and UTIs
D-mannose is a type of sugar that some people believe may help prevent or treat treat urinary tract infections (UTIs). But does it work?
Bonjela teething gel®
Read more about the safe use of Bonjela teething gel® and other tips to help reduce the pain associated with teething.
Raising your child – the first year
Videos of families revealing personal stories about their baby's first year.
What's new?
Each month a range of new topics are created or updated. This section highlights some of the key changes month by month.
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