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Despite the unsavoury reputation, a pinworm infection (worms) is relatively harmless and easily treated.

Good nutrition and a healthy diet are essential to improving your sports performance.

E-liquid products may or may not contain nicotine or other harmful substances. E-liquid products are not always labelled accurately and there is no guarantee that a product does not contain nicotine.

Problems only occur if a woman becomes infected with parasites that cause toxoplasmosis for the first time while pregnant.

Leptospirosis is a disease spread from animals to humans, caused by infection with the bacteria Leptospira.

Low-level exposure to cadmium over a long period of time may cause health effects because cadmium can accumulate in the body.

Mushrooms are a type of fungus. Australia has many varieties of wild-growing fungi, many of which are edible. However, a few types are poisonous or even deadly.

Teething symptoms are common in children and can be managed without medications.

The cause of birth defects is often unknown, speak to your GP if you are at increased risk of having a baby with a congenital anomaly.

Some types of algae and cyanobacteria (also known as blue-green algae) produce toxins that can harm people and animals when swallowed, inhaled or touched. Do not enter the water at locations affected