Family and child health
Tooth care products, such as toothpaste, toothbrushes and dental floss, help keep your teeth clean and prevent conditions such as tooth...
An umbilical hernia is when the belly button (naval) pops outwards or a lump appears around it due to a weakness in the muscles in or around the belly button.
This...
Whooping cough (also known as pertussis) is a bacterial infection that causes a severe, uncontrollable cough. The infection is easily passed on from one person to another. It...
Birthmarks are darker or coloured patches on the skin that are either present at birth, or develop very soon afterwards. The medical name for a birthmark is naevus (the plural...
Asthma is a common condition that causes difficulty with breathing. Most people with asthma who take the appropriate treatment can live normal lives, but left untreated, asthma...
Influenza (flu) is an infection of the breathing system, caused by a flu virus. Most people recover from flu without the need for...
This factsheet is for people who are having their adenoids and/or tonsils removed, or who would like information about it.
This factsheet is relevant for...
Published by Bupa's Health Information Team, December 2011.
This factsheet is for parents of children with an acute middle ear infection, or for people who would...