A-Z of health information

It can be dangerous to dispose of hazardous wastes through regular rubbish collections.

Head injuries can be serious and require urgent medical attention. A hard blow to the head from a fall, knock or assault can injure the brain, even when there are no visible signs of trauma to the scalp or face. Symptoms of serious head injury include wounds, altered consciousness, clear fluid leaking from the eyes or nose, black eyes or bruises behind the ears, vision changes, nausea and vomiting.

There is no specific treatment for mild head injury other than plenty of rest, and not overdoing things.

No product can prevent head lice, but regular checks can help prevent the spread.

Although nearly all of us will experience a headache during our lifetime, persistent headaches need to be medically investigated with tests such as scans, eye tests or sinus x-rays.

Migraine causes a severe and throbbing headache, usually on one side of the head, as well as symptoms such as nausea.

headspace helps young people who are going through a tough time.

Checks for men, checks for women, monitoring your health, screening and reducing risks.

Men should see their doctor for regular medical check-ups.

A woman at high risk of a particular disease should be checked more frequently and/or at an earlier age.