Ultrasound scans use sound waves to create a picture of the baby in the womb. The main purpose of pregnancy ultrasound scans is to see whether the pregnancy and the baby’s growth and development are progressing normally.
Almost all of us at some time or another have overindulged in food, usually by overeating the foods we love or eating when we’re not actually hungry.
Talking with your teenager about cannabis may be hard, but because of its availability and the damage it can do to the developing brain, it’s an important conversation to have.
Measles is a highly infectious disease that is easily spread from an infected person by saliva or mucous droplets when coughing, sneezing or talking. Just being in the same room as someone with measles can lead to infection if you are not immunised.
Spending time with a friend or family member in a rest home can provide wonderful opportunities for bonding, connection, and learning from one another. But at times you may feel awkward or uncomfortable about visiting because you don’t know what to do or say.
Boost your health with these tips to help you make healthy choices for disease prevention and overall good health.
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Mobile apps are made to support lifestyle, disease management, mental wellbeing and behaviour change, but how do you know if they work, or they are safe to use? Our library, currently funded by the Ministry of Health, comprises of apps that have been reviewed by a range of experts, so you can decide which ones are right for you.
