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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.

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

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

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 scalp or face. Symptoms of serious head injury include wounds, altered consciousness, clear fluid leaking from the eyes or nose, black eyes or bruises behind the ears, vision changes, nausea and vomiting.

Dizziness is generally treatable and rarely indicates serious brain disease.

Winter activities such as snow skiing or snowboarding pose a high risk of sunburn.

Australian rules football is a physical contact sport that often results in injuries from tackling, kicking, running and constant competition for the ball.

A craniotomy is an operation to open the skull (cranium) in order to access the brain for surgical repair.