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Mild vomiting is normal in most babies and improves over time.

Gastroenteritis is common in young children and spreads easily. See your doctor if your child is vomiting often, not drinking, showing signs of dehydration or has blood in their poo.

It's important to look after your teeth and gums when you're pregnant, as gum disease can affect your baby.

Reflux is common in babies and causes no pain or problems with weight gain in most babies.

Being young and fit doesn't reduce your risk of altitude sickness.

Morning sickness is typically at its worst early in the day but it can strike at any point during the day or night.

Outbreaks of shigella gastroenteritis can occur in institutional settings, particularly where children are still in nappies or adults are incontinent.

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.

Water quality of natural water sources, such as beaches and rivers, can vary greatly. Keeping a lookout for poor water quality (such as water that is discoloured, murky or smells unpleasant) will help you decide when it is safe to enter the water. By paying attention to a few noticeable signs, you can keep yourself safe.

MDMA (ecstasy) is an illegal stimulant and hallucinogenic drug that can cause stroke and heart attack.