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Dehydration

Dehydration happens when you haven’t got enough fluids in your body. If severe, dehydration can cause serious problems. Learn more about the symptoms and treatments.

Hydration tips for children

Children are sometimes at risk of dehydration, especially in hot weather and when exercising. These tips will help keep them safe and healthy.

Vomiting self care

Trusted information on self care for vomiting, tips to avoid dehydration, and links to trusted resources.

Diarrhoea self care

Trusted information on self care for diarrhoea, tips to avoid dehydration, information about antidiarrhoeal medicines, and links to trusted resources.

How to handle the heatwave

A heatwave can be life threatening, with some groups more at risk than others. Here’s what you need to know about heat-related illness such as heatstroke.

Hot weather risks and staying cool

We live in a sunburnt country where hot days and heatwaves can stress our bodies. Here's how to stay cool and hydrated.

Calf pain

Calf pain is often caused by a muscle strain or cramps due to exercise, dehydration or mineral deficiency. But it can be a symptom of something more serious.

Hangover ‘cures’

While there are no cures for a hangover, here are tips for avoiding one and for easing the symptoms if you have them.

Diabetic ketoacidosis

Information about Diabetic ketoacidosis, a condition caused when you have a high blood sugar level, and not enough insulin in your body to break it down to use for energy .