Find out what a cervical smear is all about – who should have cervical smears and why they are recommended.

Breast self examination is recommended to all women over 20, every month. Read on to find guidelines on how to effectively do a breast…

This article describes the uncomfortable condition of sinusitis, including some valuable advice on relieving the symptoms of sinusitis.

Seasonal Affective Disorder, or SAD as it is commonly known, is described here, as well as common signs and possible treatments for those winter blues.

This article covers the signs and symptoms of pneumonia, the treatment and the complications that can occur in children with pneumonia.

This article on influenza – or flu as it is commonly known – explains the common symptoms of flu and how to care for…

This article covers the signs and symptoms of croup, the treatment and the complications that can occur in children with croup.   

This article on colds is full of great advice on how to ease the symptoms of the common cold, including traditional and natural remedies.

This article explains the cause of cold sores, how to prevent the spread of them and the treatment available for cold sores in New Zealand…

Chilblains can be a pretty miserable winter ailment. This article discusses the causes, prevention and treatment of chilblains.