A-Z of health information

Q fever is caused by a micro-organism that can be carried by cattle, sheep and goats.

For centuries, Eastern cultures have practised various forms of stress reducing exercises, such as yoga and tai chi, but here's one that you may not have heard about - Qi gong.

Many quadriplegics could live more independent lives with a highly specialised operation called tendon transfer surgery.

You may be asked to quarantine yourself at home if you have developed, or been exposed to, an infectious disease.

The cost of having a baby in Victoria can vary considerably, depending mostly on whether you use the public or private health system.

Quitline helps people to quit smoking.

You would have to gain over 40 kilograms above your recommended weight to equal the risk of heart disease posed by smoking.