A-Z of health information

Without treatment, frequent and prolonged panic attacks can be severely disabling.

Panic disorder is not the same as anxiety or a single panic attack. Symptoms of panic disorder include frequent and unexpected panic attacks.

Paranoia is the irrational and persistent feeling that people are ‘out to get you’ or that you are the subject of persistent, intrusive attention by others.

The parathyroid glands make hormones that regulate calcium, phosphorus and magnesium in the bones and blood.

Good personal hygiene is essential to prevent the spread of parechovirus to others, both for those infected and their carers.

Physical activity is an important part of health and wellbeing, and girls should remain active as they grow up.

The birth of your first child can significantly change your relationship with your partner and may impact on other relationships.

It is important to manage feelings like anger and frustration so that you can enjoy parenting.

Puberty is a time of great change for a young person and their parents.

Parenting is one of the most important tasks we undertake but it doesn't always come naturally.