A-Z of health information

Water quality of natural water sources, such as beaches and rivers, can vary greatly. Keeping a lookout for poor water quality (such as water that is discoloured, murky or smells unpleasant) will help you decide when it is safe to enter the water. By paying attention to a few noticeable signs, you can keep yourself safe.

Bedbugs have highly developed mouth parts that can pierce skin.

Bedwetting is a problem for many children and punishing them for it will only add to their distress.

Information about behavioural conditions including fact sheets on autism spectrum disorders, disruptive behaviour disorders and ADHD.

Untreated behavioural disorders in children may mean they grow up to be dysfunctional adults.

There are services that can help parents and carers understand the cause of the behaviour and ways to help your child develop other ways to communicate their needs.

The majority of people with Bell's palsy, around 90 per cent, will recover completely with time.

Benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV) is a condition characterised by episodes of sudden and severe vertigo.

Benzodiazepines (tranquillisers) are highly addictive and should only be used for certain conditions in a short-term or emergency situation.

Grief Australia provides specialist bereavement services for individuals and families who need help after the death of someone close to them.