You and Your Family

Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder

Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is defined by two broad groups of behavioural problems - inattentiveness, and a combination of hyperactivity and impulsiveness. Common symptoms within these groups include a short attention span, restlessness, being easily distracted, and constant fidg

Blood donation

Blood donations are an integral and essential part of our health care system and without them many of the medical procedures that we take for granted could not take place. Doctors and surgeons rely on blood donations to carry out a wide variety of life saving, and life enhancing, treatments on a dai

Blushing

Blushing is when your face, ears, neck and, occasionally, your upper chest, becomes red in colour. The redness is sometimes accompanied by the area feeling very hot.

Decongestant medicines

Decongestants are a type of medicine that can help to provide short-term relief for a blocked nose (nasal congestion). They can be taken to ease the symptoms of mild conditions, such as the common cold, hay fever, or nasal allergies.

I'm pregnant - can paint fumes affect my unborn baby?

It's highly unlikely that paint fumes can harm your unborn baby. The risk from modern household paints is very low.

Jet lag

Jet lag is a common condition that sometimes occurs when you are flying long distances. It occurs because your body finds it difficult to adjust to a new time zone. Jet lag can disturb your sleep pattern, leaving you feeling lethargic and lacking in energy.

Morning sickness

Symptoms of nausea, vomiting and tiredness are common during early pregnancy. Around half of all pregnant women will experience both nausea and vomiting, and 28% of women will experience nausea without vomiting.

What food should I eat if I'm pregnant?

If you're pregnant, it's important you eat a well-balanced and nutritious diet, to help make sure your baby gets all the nutrients it needs to grow. Eating a well-balanced diet will help you to stay healthy too.