Family health

Chickenpox
Chickenpox is a common and highly infectious childhood disease. We discuss how to control the symptoms and how to avoid spreading the infection

Getting the most from the label
If you’re on a special diet or trying to lose a few pounds, paying a little more attention to food labels could make all the difference.

Eczema explained
Find out about the different types of eczema and what you can do to prevent them

Vasectomies
A vasectomy is a simple and commonplace procedure. Here is all you need to know about this form of male sterilisation.

Breast Cancer
In most cases there is no known cause. Hormones are probably involved. Women, who have children after age 30 or who have no children and women whose periods started when they were very young or whose menopause occurred late seem to run a slightly greater risk of developing breast cancer.

Reflexology
A form of complementary medicine, reflexology is suitable for all ages and throughout every stage of life. Find out how this gentle therapy may bring relief to many ailments.
