Amoxicillin
Amoxycillin is a penicillin that is used to treat a wide range of infections. This article profiles the medication, its uses, and side effects.
Boil
Boils can be painful and recurrent boils distressing. This article discusses the causes of various types of boils and describes practical and advanced treatment methods.
Campylobacter
This is one of the most common forms of food poisoning. This article looks at treatment and safe food handling practises to help prevent the illness.
Chlamydia
Chlamydia is one of the most common sexually transmitted diseases. This article looks at the symtpoms, treatment and prevention of the condition.
Condom
Condoms are the best way to prevent sexually transmitted infections during intercourse. This article provides recommendations on how they should be used.
Foodborne Illness
Shingles is a painful condition which mainly affects older people. This article outlines the treatment of the illness and its relationship to the chickenpox virus.
Giardia Lamblia
Giardia is caused by drinking contaminated water and can easily spread in day-care settings. This article looks at how to treat and prevent the illness.
Hepatitis A
Hepatitis A is a common illness to get while travelling in developing countries. This article looks at the symptoms, treatment and vaccination to prevent the illness.
Hepatitis C
Hepatitis C is a serious virus infection which may cause complications for a proportion of patients . This article discusses the infection , treatment options and how transmission can be prevented.
Human Papillomavirus
The human papilloma virus (HPV) is one of the most common sexually transmitted diseases. This article looks at treatment, prevention and current research.
Infectious Mononucleosis
Also known as the kissing disease, Glandular fever is more common during teenage years. This article looks at the symptoms, treatment and prevention of the condition.
Listeria
This is a food-borne illness which is dangerous for pregnant women and those with weak immune systems. This article profiles the illness and how to minimise your risk of getting it.
Malaria
Malaria is transmitted by mosquitoes at many popular tourist spots around the world. This article offers recommendations on how to prevent this serious disease.
Pelvic Inflammatory Disease
Pelvic inflammatory disease is a serious disorder which can lead to infertility. This article discusses the symptoms and what can be done to help.
Sexually Transmitted Disease
The range of STDs continues to increase, with the finding that more diseases can be spread through sexual activity. This article provides an overview of STDs and the role of condoms in helping to prevent them.
Tetracycline Antibiotics
These antibiotics are used to treat many common infections, sexually transmitted diseases and acne. This article profiles the medication.
Tuberculosis
TB is a major health problem in developing countries and is still seen in Western countries. This article offers an in depth overview of the illness.
