A-Z of health information

Middle ear infections often happen during or after a child has a cold.

A midwife cares for women during pregnancy and labour.

Milk is an excellent source of vitamins and minerals, particularly calcium.

A range of feelings is normal after a miscarriage, and they often linger for some time.

Using a mobile phone while driving greatly increases the risk of traffic accidents.

Most molar pregnancies are diagnosed when bleeding early in pregnancy prompts an ultrasound scan.

Molluscum contagiosum can be mistaken for genital warts or pimples, see your doctor for an accurate diagnosis. More on symptoms, rash, diagnosis, treatment, prevention and where to get help.

MoneyHelp provides a telephone financial counselling service and online financial information and advice to help people who are experiencing financial difficulty or debt.

Most people know when they are feeling ‘in a mood’. But do you know what ‘mood’ means? Or where your mood comes from? Or how to change your mood? Understanding your moods may help you work out what causes them and how you tend to behave when you are in different moods.

Getting enough sleep is vital. Long term sleep deficiency can affect your mood. You can improve your sleep quality.