Health and Safety

Nickel allergy is an exaggerated reaction of the immune system to a substance foreign to the body, in this case nickel

Angiosarcoma is a rare form of cancer that arises from the tissue lining the walls of blood vessels and lymphatic vessels

Hollow foot is a structural alteration of the foot characterised by an increase in the longitudinal arch of the foot

Hypothyroidism is a condition wherein the thyroid gland cannot release enough hormones to the bloodstream, resulting in various symptoms. Common treatments for an underactive thyroid is hormone replacement therapy and healthy lifestyle…

There are plenty of ways an object could get stuck in your ear, and in fact, things often get lodged in there. Because a foreign body in the ear can cause significant ear pain, knowing how to treat it can provide relief.

Epidural: if you are scheduled for an upcoming surgical procedure, have chronic (long-term) pain, or are giving birth in the future, you may be interested in learning about options for pain management

Cartilage is the coating that, like enamel, covers and protects our joints, including, of course, the knee joint

It is well known that drinking is important, and that hydration in general is essential for the proper functioning of our organism

Mercury is a heavy metal found in nature and exists in small doses in many household products. Mercury poisoning can occur when someone comes in contact with or ingests too much mercury

Child abuse: child maltreatment is inappropriate behaviour towards a child and involves a substantial risk of causing physical or emotional harm. In general, four types of maltreatment are recognised: physical abuse, sexual abuse, emotional…