Stories
- Article
The case for safe skin bleaching
Skin bleaching tends to attract a negative press for a whole host of reasons. But when used to treat medical problems, its positive side becomes clear.
- Article
A brief history of tattoos
The earliest evidence of tattoo art dates from 5000 BC, and the practice continues to hold meaning for many cultures around the world.
- Book extract
My important, ridiculous nose
The nose is a much-maligned appendage, but it’s a powerful organ capable of invoking powerful emotions from past memories and sexual attraction.
- Article
The tale of the toxic kidneys
In 1954 a serendipitous coming together of skills and circumstances allowed the first successful organ transplant to take place. Read how Richard Herrick’s life was prolonged by his identical twin’s generosity.
Catalogue
- Archives and manuscripts
Krv: Osteoporosis - Prevention
Date: 1996-2006Reference: SA/WHL/14/33/6Part of: Women's Health Library: archive- Books
- Online
The hygiene of the skin, or, The art of preventing skin diseases / by A. Ravogli.
Date: 1888- Pictures
- Online
An illustrated list of 10 things to know to prevent AIDS in Vietnamese; an AIDS prevention advertisement by The Committee on AIDS Ministry of Defence. Colour lithograph, ca. 1995.
Date: [1995?]Reference: 678258i- Pictures
- Online
A doctor places a thermometer in a female patient's mouth, an emaciated man and a skin rash representing a message about symptoms that suggest you have AIDS; one of a series of 4 AIDS education posters by the Population and Community Development Association (PDA) in Thailand. Colour lithograph, ca. 1995.
Date: [1995?]Reference: 678059i- Pictures
The words 'If only' with a list of ideals including '[if] plump were in - no more diets (or guilt for cheating)' and 'condoms were glued to the skin'; advertisement for the HIV/AIDS Prevention Campaign for Young Adults. Colour lithograph by Jackie Bagley.
Date: [between 1900 and 1999]Reference: 668282i