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It can be dangerous to dispose of hazardous wastes through regular rubbish collections...

Head injuries can be serious and require urgent medical attention. A hard blow to the head from a fall, knock or assault can injure the brain, even when there are no visible signs of trauma to the...

There is no specific treatment for mild head injury other than plenty of rest, and not overdoing things...

No product can prevent head lice, but regular checks can help prevent the spread...

Although nearly all of us will experience a headache during our lifetime, persistent headaches need to be medically investigated with tests such as scans, eye tests or sinus x-rays...

Migraine causes a severe and throbbing headache, usually on one side of the head, as well as symptoms such as nausea...

headspace helps young people who are going through a tough time...

Regular assessments are performed by hospital staff during your hospital stay. Assessments help to find the cause of your illness and check your ability to do day-to-day tasks...

Men should see their doctor for regular medical check-ups...

A woman at high risk of a particular disease should be checked more frequently and/or at an earlier age...