A-Z of health information

A fertility specialist is a medical professional who specialises in diagnosing and treating fertility problems.

The World Health Organization recommends that pregnant women should avoid alcohol.

A mild fever up to 39°C can actually help the immune system to get rid of an infection.

A febrile convulsion is a fit that occurs in children when they have a high fever.

Fibroids are muscle growths found in the muscular wall of your uterus. Fibroids don’t usually cause problems and there are many treatment options available.

Fibromyalgia is a condition associated with widespread pain and tenderness.

Fibrous dysplasia causes abnormal growth or swelling of bone, but it is not a form of cancer.

Fear is a natural human emotion, and it is something that everyone experiences in their lifetime. What matters most is how you fight your fears, and whether you let them affect your life.

If you are terminally ill, there is financial support available for your care, health expenses and other everyday expenses.

The Australian and Victorian Governments offer carer support services to people who provide care to someone with a disability, mental illness, medical condition or older person with care needs.