Healthwise

Extreme heat makes you feel hot and sweaty, and may cause dehydration and heat stroke serious enough to need hospitalisation in groups at risk, including young children, people over 65 years and those with pre-existing medical conditions like diabetes... read more

Mild dehydration, even when not linked to hangovers or illnesses, can precipitate moderate to intense headaches, including painful tension headaches and migraines. read more

The immune systems may take years to develop sensitivity to an allergen, so sensitivities can flare up without warning at any time of life. read more

Playing a structured team sports such as cricket, football and hockey brings physical and mental health benefits that go beyond fitness and weight loss, and last a lifetime. read more

Each child was assessed on speech and comprehension, cognitive and language, motor skills, social skills at the age of 12 months and 18 months. read more

A Canadian study of 85 home devices published in the American Journal of Hypertension last year found most home-monitors were inaccurate. read more