A-Z of health information

First foods for babies can be prepared easily and cheaply at home without salt, seasonings and sweeteners.

Good sources of iodine include fortified bread and any type of seafood, including seaweed.

About iron and iron deficiency - symptoms, stages, causes, diagnosis, prevention, treatment, who is at risk, daily intake, food sources and supplements.

Irritable bowel syndrome can't be cured with medications or special diets but avoiding individual triggers can help prevent it.

Boys’ bodies come in all shapes and sizes. As you get older and go through puberty, you will become more aware of your body and how it compares with others.

Puberty is a time when your body goes through lots of changes. For girls, puberty usually starts between the ages of 8 and 13, and lasts a few years.

Sadness is a feeling that everyone experiences. It is part of life. We can respond to our sadness in ways that help us feel better.

It’s time to start a new conversation - mental health is something which affects us all

Japanese encephalitis is a rare but potentially serious infection of the brain caused by the Japanese encephalitis virus (JEV) which can be spread to humans through mosquito bites.

If your baby is full-term and healthy, mild jaundice is nothing to worry about and will resolve by itself within a week or so.