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Listed below is the Health& animated video content library.
The medical content within each animation is built around a narrative involving a character the viewer can empathise with. To be truly engaging, health information needs the human touch, and character-based storytelling is the perfect way to achieve this. Our characters deftly cover a range of emotional weight.
A guide through normal pregnancy
Pregnancy is divided into three trimesters, with different stages in each.
A guide to healthy eating in infants
From the moment your baby is born, they no longer receive nutrients through the umbilical cord.
Abdominal pain in children
There are many causes of abdominal pain in children, some are not serious and usually pass on their own. Others may need urgent medical attention.
Achilles tendonitis
Achilles tendonitis is inflammation of the Achilles tendon, which connects the calf muscle to the heel bone.
Acne
Acne is a common skin condition that causes outbreaks of pimples and cysts, mainly on the face, back, arms and chest.
ADHD
ADHD is a developmental condition that can make it difficult for a person to concentrate and control their behaviour
Alopecia (hair loss)
Alopecia, or hair loss, is characterised by a noticeable shedding, thinning or breaking of the hair.
Alzheimer’s disease
Alzheimer’s disease is a degenerative condition of the brain that causes problems with memory, thinking, language and behaviour.
Anal fissure
An anal fissure is a small tear or open sore in the lining of the rectum.
Anaphylaxis
Anaphylaxis is a very severe form of allergic reaction; it can be the result of exposure to an allergen, such as peanuts or eggs.
Anger management
Anger management is a range of steps and processes that can help someone to manage and reduce their anger.
Angina
Angina refers to a feeling of pressure, tightness or pain in the chest which occurs when there is poor blood flow to the heart muscle.
Ankylosing spondylitis
Ankylosing spondylitis is a form of arthritis in which the joints of the spine become inflamed.
Anorexia nervosa
Anorexia nervosa is a mental health and eating disorder in which a person has a distorted body image and a strong fear of gaining weight.
Antioxidants
Antioxidants are compounds in the body that neutralise excess free radicals, a type of unstable molecule that can cause cell damage.
Antisocial personality disorder
Antisocial personality disorder is a mental health disorder that can make it difficult for a person to understand or have empathy for other people.
Appendicitis
Appendicitis is an infection of the appendix, a tube-shaped sac located at the beginning of the large bowel.
Arthritis
Arthritis refers to inflammation of joints and may be due to a joint condition, an infection or an autoimmune condition.
Arthritis in children (juvenile arthritis)
Arthritis is inflammation of the joints, leading to pain and difficulty moving the joint.
Asthma
Asthma is a common respiratory condition where irritants trigger the airways to become inflamed and narrowed, making breathing difficult.
Athlete’s foot
Athlete’s foot (Tinea) is a fungal infection that causes itchy blisters which usually occur between the toes.
Atrial fibrillation
Atrial fibrillation is an irregularity in the heart’s rhythm that causes several potential complications with serious consequences.
Autism
Autism refers to a lifelong neurodevelopmental disorder that falls within a spectrum of similar disorders.
Avascular necrosis (osteonecrosis)
Avascular necrosis describes the death of bone tissue that occurs when the blood supply to an area of bone is cut off.
Back pain
Back pain is a common symptom of different underlying conditions such as arthritis and muscular sprains.
Bacterial vaginosis
Bacterial vaginosis occurs when there is an overgrowth of certain types of bacteria normally found in the vagina.
Baker’s cyst
Baker’s cyst is an abnormal swelling at the back of the knee due to a build-up of a fluid-filled sac.
Barrett’s oesophagus
Barrett’s oesophagus occurs when the cells lining the oesophagus change due to damage from acid reflux.
Basal cell carcinoma
Basal cell carcinoma (BCC) is cancer that starts in the skin’s basal cells, usually due to damage from UV light (sunlight).
Becoming a father
Becoming a father isn’t just about having children or just being there for them.
Bed bugs
Bed bugs are small, wingless insects that feed on blood found on mattresses, bedding and other soft furniture.
Bedwetting
Bedwetting is a common condition where toilet-trained children accidentally urinate during their sleep.
Bell’s palsy
Bell’s palsy is a sudden weakness, drooping or paralysis of muscles, usually only on one side of the face.
Benign protostatic hyperplasia
Benign prostatic hyperplasia is an enlargement of the prostate gland, which is common in older men.
Bipolar disorder
Bipolar disorder is a condition that is characterised by extreme mood swings, ranging from feeling high to very low and helpless.
Bladder cancer
Bladder cancer is the name for cancers that arise in the tissues of the bladder.
Borderline personality disorder
Borderline personality disorder (BPD) is a mental disorder that can make it difficult for people to control their behavior and emotions.
Botulinum toxin injection
Botulinum toxin, commonly known as Botox, is a potent substance derived from bacteria.
Bowel cancer
Bowel cancer, also known as colon cancer or colorectal cancer is the name for cancers that arise in the large intestine or rectum.
Bowel obstruction
Bowel obstruction occurs when a complete or partial blockage of your bowel stops liquids, solids and gas passing through your small or large intestine.
Breast augmentation
Breast augmentation is a surgical procedure involving the insertion of implants behind the breast tissue to change the shape or size of the breasts.
Breast cancer
Breast cancer is the name for cancers that develop in breast tissue.
Breastfeeding
Breastfeeding has many benefits for mother and baby, from improved immunity for baby, to closer bonding for both.
Breastmilk engorgement
Breast engorgement is when too much breastmilk is produced, making your breasts feel heavy and uncomfortable.
Breath-holding
When upset or alarmed, some children involuntarily hold their breath, occasionally until they faint.
Bronchiectasis
Bronchiectasis is a lung disease in which the airways (bronchi) become damaged and scarred by repeated lung infections.
Bronchiolitis
Bronchiolitis is a type of chest infection that commonly affects infants under 12 months of age.
Bronchitis
Bronchitis is a common condition that occurs when the lungs become inflamed. It causes coughing and difficult breathing.
Bulimia nervosa
Bulimia nervosa is a serious eating disorder causing individuals to binge eat.
Bullying
Bullying is the use of power by a person or group of people to intentionally cause physical or psychological harm to others.
Bunions
A bunion forms when the big toe changes its normal alignment, so that it points inwards towards the second toe.
Bursitis
Bursitis is swelling and irritation of your bursa, a small sac filled with synovial fluid that helps reduce friction.
Caesarean section
A caesarean section is a surgical procedure used to deliver a baby.
Cancer
Cancer occurs when damage to DNA in cells causes them to multiply in an uncontrolled way.
Carcinoid syndrome
Carcinoid syndrome describes a set of symptoms caused by a carcinoid tumour that secretes various naturally-occurring chemicals.
Carpal tunnel syndrome
Carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) is a condition that causes pain, numbness and tingling in the fingers and hands.
Cataracts
Cataracts are a clouding of the lens inside the eye, often developing slowly, but can eventually lead to vision problems.
Cellulitis
Cellulitis is a bacterial infection of the skin, usually occurring from a break in the skin, such as a cut, sore, scratch or burn.
Cerebral palsy
Cerebral palsy is a group of conditions that affect how a person moves and controls their muscles.
Cervical cancer
Cervical cancer is the name for cancers that form in the cervix, the lower part of the uterus where it meets the vagina.
Cervical dysplasia
Cervical dysplasia is when abnormal changes occur in the cells of a woman’s cervix.
Cervical radiculopathy
In cervical radiculopathy, a nerve in your neck (the cervical spine) becomes pinched.
Chest pain
Chest pain has many causes, ranging from muscle strain to more serious cardiovascular problems such as heart attack.
Chickenpox
Chickenpox is a common, contagious childhood illness, caused by the varicella virus, which causes a distinctive, itchy rash.
Childhood immunisations
Childhood immunisations help protect infants and children against a variety of diseases.
Childhood obesity
Carrying excess body fat can have a range of serious consequences for children’s health, particularly in their future.
Chlamydia
Chlamydia is a common sexually-transmitted infection (STI).
Cholera
Cholera is an infectious disease that causes severe diarrhoea.
Cholestasis of pregnancy
Cholestasis is a condition in which the flow of bile from a pregnant woman’s liver is slowed, causing a build-up of bile acids in the bloodstream.
Chronic fatigue syndrome
Chronic fatigue syndrome is a complex condition that affects the whole body with physical and mental changes.
Chronic kidney disease
Chronic renal failure, also known as chronic kidney disease, is the gradual decline and failure of the kidneys.
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, or COPD, covers conditions affecting the lungs.
Chronic pain
Most pain associated with an illness, injury or surgery goes away within a few months of its onset.
Cleft lip and palate
Cleft lip and palate are congenital conditions in which the two sides of a baby’s top lip or roof of the mouth do not join up during foetal development.
Coeliac disease
Coeliac disease is diagnosed when the body’s immune system responds inappropriately to gluten, a protein found in wheat.
Cold exposure (hypothermia)
Exposure to cold temperatures, especially for prolonged periods of time, may lead to several health conditions.
Cold sores
Cold sores are small blisters that usually form inside and around the mouth, caused by the herpes simplex virus (HSV).
Common childhood illnesses
Children’s developing immune systems predispose them to getting more infections than adults.
Conjunctivitis
Conjunctivitis, also called ‘pink eye’, is an inflammation of the outer layer of the eye and the inside of the eyelids.
Constipation
Constipation is a common condition, in which bowel movements are not regular and stools become difficult to pass.
Contact dermatitis
Contact dermatitis is inflammation of the skin caused by direct contact with an irritant or something that induces an allergic reaction.
Contraception
There are many ways to prevent an unwanted pregnancy, such as condoms, oral contraceptives and diaphragms.
Conversion disorder
Conversion disorder is a mental health condition in which a person experiences physical symptoms that have no physical cause.
Cosmetic dentistry
There are many reasons why a person may want to improve the appearance of their smile, such as having missing, stained or damaged teeth.
Costochronditis
Costochondritis is pain associated with inflammation of joints in the rib cage where cartilage meets the bone of the ribs or the breastbone.
Cough
Coughing is your body’s way of getting rid of any foreign material or mucus in your lungs.
Crohn’s disease
Crohn’s disease is an inflammatory bowel condition that mainly affects the intestines.
Croup
Croup is a common childhood condition characterised by a barking cough and noisy breathing.
Cushing’s syndrome
Cushing’s syndrome is a rare condition in which the body has too much of the hormone cortisol.
Cystic fibrosis
Cystic fibrosis is a genetic disorder that causes thick mucus to build up in the lungs.
Deep vein thrombosis (DVT)
A deep vein thrombosis is the formation of a blood clot within a deep vein, usually in the legs.
Dehydration in children
Dehydration in children is common, as they need proportionally larger volumes of water to maintain a healthy fluid level.
Dementia
Dementia is a collection of symptoms caused by disorders of the brain that cause damage and death to brain neurons.
Dengue fever
Dengue fever is an infectious viral disease transmitted by mosquitoes in tropical and sub-tropical climates.
Dental care for babies and young children
It is recommended that you clean your baby’s teeth daily, as soon as the first teeth appear in their mouth.
Dental implants
Dental implants are commonly used by dentists to treat missing teeth.
Dentures
Missing teeth often cause difficulties with chewing and speaking and can affect the appearance of your smile.
Depression
Depression is a condition that causes a person to feel sad or miserable most of the time.
Dermabrasion
Dermabrasion is a cosmetic technique for improving the look of the skin.
Developmental dysplasia of the hip
Developmental dysplasia of the hip is a range of conditions in which the development of the hip in an infant does not occur normally.
Developmental milestones
Developmental milestones are skills and behaviours seen in young children as they develop, such as crawling, walking and talking.
Diabetes insipidus
Diabetes insipidus is caused by a chemical imbalance that hinders the body’s ability to control its fluids.
Diabetic ketoacidosis
Diabetic ketoacidosis is a life-threatening condition caused by a build-up of waste products called ketones in the blood.
Diarrhoea
Diarrhoea is a common digestive complaint that involves frequent, urgent, and watery bowel movements.
Diet and pregnancy
During pregnancy, you need to make sure both you and your baby get all the nutrients you need.
Diet for hair, skin and nails
With a healthy, balanced diet, you can improve the health of your hair, skin and nails.
Dietary fats
Dietary fat is an important nutrient and an essential part of your diet.
Diphtheria
Diphtheria is a serious bacterial infection that may cause a fever, breathing difficulties and swollen lymph nodes.
Diverticulitis
Diverticulitis is where abnormal pouches form in the wall of the large intestines and become infected.
Down syndrome
Down syndrome is a genetic disorder that causes physical, developmental and intellectual impairment.
Dyslipidemia (high blood fats)
Dyslipidemia is an imbalance of the amount of fats or lipids, such as cholesterol and triglycerides, detected in the blood.
Earache
Earache is most common in children up until the first year of school.
Earwax
Earwax is an oily substance produced by glands in the ear canal. It is important for protecting the ear canal.
Ebola
Ebola is an infectious viral disease which spreads through contact with an infected person’s bodily fluids.
Ectopic pregnancy
An ectopic pregnancy occurs when an embryo begins to develop at a site other than within the uterus, such as in a fallopian tube.
Eczema
Eczema is a common skin condition characterised by red, dry and scaly skin.
Endometriosis
Endometriosis is a condition that affects many women causing severe gripping pain in the lower abdomen and back, especially during a woman’s period.
Epilepsy
Epilepsy is a condition of the brain that causes repeated seizures due to abnormal signalling between nerve cells in the brain.
Erectile dysfunction
Erectile dysfunction, also known as impotence, is when a man has difficulty having an erection.
Fad diets
Fad diets are weight-loss diets that promise fast results and often do not provide any scientific basis.
Failure to thrive
Failure to thrive occurs when an infant or young child consistently fails to grow and gain weight at the rate expected for their age and gender.
Febrile convulsions
Febrile convulsions in children are fits or seizures that are associated with a fever.
Female pattern hair loss
Female pattern hair loss affects nearly all women to some degree occurring at the onset of menopause.
Fertility
Fertility is the ability to have a baby. This requires sperm from a man to fertilise an egg from a woman.
Fibromyalgia
Fibromyalgia is a common condition that causes widespread stiffness, aches and pain in muscles throughout the body.
FODMAPs
FODMAPs stands for fermentable oligosaccharides, disaccharides, monosaccharides and polyols.
Foetal alcohol syndrome
Foetal alcohol syndrome may occur when an unborn child is exposed to alcohol consumed by its mother during pregnancy.
Foetal position during pregnancy
As a baby gets closer to birth, they will settle into a final position.
Folliculitis
Folliculitis describes the inflammation of the hair follicles in the skin.
Food allergy
A food allergy occurs when the immune system reacts to certain proteins in food.
Food and interference with medications
The types of food and drink you consume and the times at which you consume them can interfere with your medication use.
Food refusal
Food refusal often occurs in children, usually at the end of their first year.
Food safety while travelling
While new tastes and dishes can be a rewarding experience, eating in foreign locales can carry some risks as well.
Frozen shoulder
The shoulder joint is surrounded by a fluid-filled capsule that holds fluid within the joint space.
Gallstones
Gallstones are usually small stones formed in your gallbladder, which is an organ that stores bile to help digest food.
Gastritis
Gastritis describes a group of conditions characterised by inflammation of the stomach lining.
Gastroenteritis
Gastroenteritis is a common condition sometimes called ‘gastro’ or ‘stomach flu’.
Generalised anxiety disorder
Generalised anxiety disorder causes feelings of anxiousness, sometimes making it hard to carry out everyday activities.
Genital herpes
Genital herpes is a common sexually-transmitted infection that is caused by a virus.
Genital warts
Genital warts are a common sexually-transmitted infection that cause small, painless lumps to grow near the genitals.
Gestational diabetes
Gestational diabetes is a form of diabetes that occurs exclusively to pregnant women, marked by high blood sugar levels.
Glaucoma
Glaucoma is a group of eye conditions in which damage to the optic nerve leads to loss of vision, particularly peripheral vision.
Gonorrhea
Gonorrhoea is a common sexually-transmitted infection, if left untreated, can lead to complications.
Gout
Gout is an acutely painful condition that usually affects the big toe.
Growing pains
Growing pains are a form of recurring limb pain experienced by children.
Haemochromatosis
Haemochromatosis is a hereditary condition that causes your body to absorb too much iron from your diet.
Haemophilus influenzae type B
Despite their name, Haemophilus influenzae type B (Hib) bacteria do not cause influenza.
Haemorrhoids
Haemorrhoids are swollen veins in the anus or rectum, which can hang down outside the anus.
Hand, foot and mouth disease
Hand, foot and mouth disease is a mild viral illness which resolves itself in a few days.
Hay fever
Hay fever is an allergic reaction usually triggered by pollen from grasses, trees and weeds during spring and summer.
Head injuries in children
Head injuries in children are commonly caused by accidents, falls, trauma or sport.
Head lice
Head lice are small insects that tend to live on and feed from the human scalp, causing intense itching and scratching of the affected area.
Headache
A headache can be defined as pain that is felt in the head or upper neck.
Headbanging
Headbanging is the process of banging one’s head against something in a rhythmic motion.
Healthy eating
Healthy eating is about consuming a balanced diet with a variety of nutritious foods and even the occasional indulgent food.
Healthy weight
Carrying too much or too little weight can increase your risk of a range of health problems.
Hearing loss
Hearing loss is the partial or complete loss of hearing in either one or both ears.
Heart attack
A heart attack is a medical emergency caused by a sudden stoppage of blood flow to your heart muscle, usually due to coronary artery disease.
Heart failure
Heart failure, also known as congestive heart failure, is when the heart fails to effectively pump blood around the body.
Heartburn
Heartburn, also known as GORD (gastro-oesophageal reflux disease) or acid reflux, occurs when stomach acid or contents travel from the stomach back up the oesophagus.
Heel pain
Heel pain is a very common complaint that can develop suddenly or gradually.
HELLP syndrome
HELLP syndrome is a rare but serious condition that can develop in the second half of pregnancy, or soon after delivery.
Hepatitis
Hepatitis A
Hepatitis B
Hepatitis C
Hernia
Hip fracture
HIV and AIDS
Hives
Hyperparathyroidism
Hypertension
Hyperthyroidism
Hypoparathyroidism
Hypothyroidism
Ice addiction
Impetigo
Infantile colic
Injury of knee ligaments
Insomnia (sleep problems)
Interstitial lung disease
Iron deficiency anaemia
Irritable bowel syndrome
Jaundice in newborn babies
Jock itch
Joint replacement
Kidney cancer
Kidney stones
Knee pain
Labour
Lactic acidosis
Lactose intolerance
Laryngitis
Leukaemia
Listeriosis
Loss and grief
Low libido
Low lying placenta (Placenta praevia)
Lung cancer
Lupus
Macular degeneration
Malaria
Male circumcision
Male pattern baldness
Mastitis
Measles
Medical tourism
Melanoma
Meniere’s disease
Meningitis
Menopause
MERS
Middle ear infections
Migraine
Miscarriage
Molar pregnancy
Moles
Mononucleosis
Morning sickness
Mosquito-borne illnesses
Motion sickness
Mouth cancer
Multiple sclerosis
Mumps
Nappy rash
Newborn baby blood test
Newborn baby care and safety
Newborn hearing screening
Nipple problems during breastfeeding
Nosebleeds
Novel coronavirus (COVID-19)
Obesity
Obsessive compulsive disorder
Obstructive sleep apnoea
Occupational lung disease
Oesophageal cancer
Oppositional defiant disorder
Oral hygiene
Orthodontic treatment
Osgood-Schlatter disease
Osteoarthritis
Osteomalacia
Osteoporosis
Outer ear infections
Ovarian cancer
Palpitations
Pancreatic cancer
Panic disorder
Paranoid personality disorder
Parasomnias
Parkinson’s disease
Pectus excavatum
Pelvic floor exercises
Pelvic inflammatory disease
Periods
Perthes disease
Phenylketonuria
Phobias
Placental abruption
Plantar fasciitis
Pleural effusion
Pleurisy
Pneumonia
Pneumothorax
Polio
Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS)
Polymyalgia rheumatica (PMR)
Post-traumatic stress disorder
Pre-eclampsia
Pre-pregnancy check-up
Precocious puberty (early puberty)
Pregnancy and mental health
Premature babies
Premature birth
Premature ejaculation
Premenstrual dysphoric disorder
Premenstrual syndrome (PMS)
Prickly heat
Progeria
Prostate cancer
Psoriasis
Psoriatic arthritis
Pubic lice
Rabies
Raynaud’s phenomenon
Rectal bleeding (blood in stools)
Rheumatoid arthritis
Rhinoplasty
Root canal treatment
Rosacea
Rotator cuff injuries
Rubella
Safe handling of medications
SARS
Scabies
Scarlet fever
Schizophrenia
Sciatica
Scleroderma
Scoliosis
Scurvy
Seasonal affective disorder
Seborrhoeic dermatitis
Septic arthritis
Shingles
Short stature
Shoulder pain
SIADH
Sinusitis
Skin cancer
Slapped cheek disease
Sleep and newborn babies
Smoking cessation
Solar keratosis
Somatic symptom disorder
Spina bifida
Spinal stenosis
Spondylolisthesis
Squamous cell carcinoma
Stomach cancer
Strep throat
Stroke
Stye
Sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS)
Sunburn
Supraventricular tachycardia (SVT)
Syphilis
Talipes (club foot)
Techniques for settling your baby
Teeth grinding
Teeth whitening
Teething
Tennis elbow
Testicular cancer
Testicular lump
Tetanus
Thalassaemia
The common cold
The flu (influenza)
Throat cancer
Thrush
Thyroid cancer
Tick-borne encephalitis
Tinea
Tinea versicolor
Tinnitus
Tonsillitis
Torticollis
Toxoplasmosis
Travel medical assessment
Traveller’s diarrhoea
Tuberculosis
Type 1 diabetes
Type 2 diabetes
Typhoid fever
Ulcerative colitis
Urinary incontinence
Urinary tract infections (UTI)
Urinary tract infections (UTI) in children
Vaginal bleeding during pregnancy
Vaginal discharge
Vaginal itching
Vertigo
Vision loss
Vitiligo
Vulvovaginitis in girls
Warts
Weight loss
Whooping cough (pertussis)
Wilson’s disease
Wisdom teeth
Yellow fever
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