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• Health News  (38)

  News from around the globe on health policies and solutions.

  • Male circumcision for HIV prevention by: John Newman

    Male circumcision for HIV prevention

  • Diet changes can improve older adults' cholesterol by: Angela Taylor

    Follow a healthy diet and get regular exercise to help control cholesterol and triglycerides.

  • Smallpox vaccine extends life in cancer trial by: Andrew Bean

    Scientists have been intrigued for decades with the idea of using viruses to alert the immune system to seek and destroy cancerous cells. That interest has…

  • Body mass and waist size can predict heart disease by: Angela Taylor

    When age-adjusted BMI and waist sizes were correlated with hospital records and cause-of-death data over 10 years, more than half (53 percent) of all fatal…

  • Oral sex can boost cancer risk by: Angela Taylor

    Oral sex can boost cancer risk

  • Circumcision helps stop wart virus by: Angela Taylor

    Circumcision helps stop wart virus

  • A diet that prevents heart attack by: Clive Butcher

    There is heart health benefits of a diet rich in olive oil, plant-based foods, and fresh fish and low in red meats.

  • Flu: How swine flu is spread by: Author

    Flu is spread usually by picking up the virus from contaminated objects.

  • Flu: It is important you know the facts by: Author

    Swine flu is the common name given to a new strain of influenza (flu).

  • Tuberculosis infection and transmission by: Angela Taylor

    Tuberculosis infection and transmission

  • People with Alzheimer's disease getting rid of protein by: John Newman

    People with Alzheimer's disease getting rid of protein

  • Alzheimer: High-density lipoprotein (HDL) good for brain by: John Newman

    Alzheimer: High-density lipoprotein (HDL) good for brain

  • Breastfed baby boys do better in school by: Angela Taylor

    Breastfed baby boys do better in school

  • Please support this website by: Angela Taylor

    Please support this website

  • Higher risk of blood clots after surgery by: Author

    Higher risk of blood clots after surgery than thought

  • Breast milk is better for your baby’s health by: Jenna Brooklyn

    Breast milk contains protective antibodies,

  • Getting your baby to sleep by: Angela Taylor

    How to get your baby to sleep

  • New guidelines for cervical cancer smear test by: Angela Taylor

    guidelines for cervical cancer smear test

  • Vegetables and tea reduce colon and rectal cancer risk! by: Andrew Bean

    Vegetables and tea reduce colon and rectal cancer risk

  • Gains in body fat linked to blood pressure increases in teenagers! by: Clive Butcher

    Body fat were linked to blood pressure increases

  • Stroke “crisis” in Europe, health experts warn! by: Author

    Action for Stroke Prevention, an alliance of cardiologists, neurologists, family doctors and patient groups, urged EU policymakers to improve stroke risk…

  • H1N1 flu virus spreading accross Europe and Asia by: Alan Mills

    The H1N1 flu is moving eastwards across Europe and Asia, says the World Health Organization (WHO)

  • Cervical cancer vaccine trial raises hope by: Author

    Screening has helped to detect cervical cancer at an earlier stage in developed countries, but only South Africa has a national screening program

  • Mass vaccinations to fight yellow fever by: Author

    Nearly 12 million Africans deemed at highest risk from yellow fever will be vaccinated next week against the virus

  • Heart disease a killer in psychotic individuals by: John Newman

    People with schizophrenia and other psychotic disorders are more likely to die of heart disease than mentally healthy individuals

  • China declares war to punish death cover-ups by: Author

    China has promised severe punishment for officials caught concealing deaths from H1N1 swine flu

  • Patient segmentation according to their specific needs by: Author

    Patient segmentation according to their specific needs and preferences

  • Bullying in the NHS: Time for action by: Author

    Bullying in the NHS: Time for action

  • Shortcut’ mental health commissioning would cause disaster by: Author

    ‘Shortcut’ mental health commissioning would cause disaster

  • Demand management fails as trusts soak up PCT cash by: Author

    Demand management fails as trusts soak up PCT cash

  • Australian scientists plan to regrow breasts after cancer by: Author

    Australian scientists plan to regrow breasts after cancer

  • House approves bill to overhaul healthcare by: Author

    On a 220-215 vote, including the support of one Republican and opposition from 39 Democrats, the House backed a bill late on Saturday that would expand…

  • Democrats’ health care reform endorsed. by: Author

    Obama health care reform gets the support of the American Medical Association and the AARP in spite of the protests sponsored by the conservatives. There other…

  • NHS UK  (8)

    News and reports about NHS.

    • The New NHS Finance Director by: Author

      The New NHS Finance Director

    • Patient segmentation according to their specific needs by: Author

      Patient segmentation according to their specific needs and preferences

    • Reducing costs and improving quality in the NHS! by: Author

      Reducing costs and improving quality in the NHS!

    • Working smarter, not harder by: Author

      Working smarter, not harder

    • Bullying in the NHS: Time for action by: Author

      Bullying in the NHS: Time for action

    • Demand management fails as trusts soak up PCT cash by: Author

      Demand management fails as trusts soak up PCT cash

    • Process improve­ment in the NHS! by: Author

      In order to minimise cost, NHS clinicials and finance directors need work together to eliminate processes that do not add value to customers.

    • Reducing cost while improving service quality in the NHS by: Author

      Today starts the five part series of Helen Bevan (Direc­tor of Ser­vice Trans­for­ma­tion) and Micheal Caw­ley (Direc­tor of Finance and Busi­ness…

• Women Health  (50)

  Information on a wide range of health disorders and illnesses affecting women, including the causes, symptoms, available treatments and ways to prevent the…

  • Circumcision of women by: Jenna Brooklyn

    Female circumcision is not limited to traditionalists in third world countries as most would expect but also carried out by some medical centres. These medical…

  • Causes of stretch marks by: Angela Taylor

    Stretch marks appear on the skin wherever it is stretched as a result of sudden growth, such as during pregnancy, weight gain or growth spurts during puberty

  • Lessons on HIV and AIDS: The unborn baby by: Angela Taylor

    HIV and AIDS attacks the infection-fighting cells of the immune system of unborn baby.

  • Genital herpes during pregnancy by: Angela Taylor

    Genital herpes during pregnancy

  • Infrequent periods by: Angela Taylor

    The control of a woman's reproductive cycle is complicated

  • How artificial insemination is performed by: Alan Mills

    If you decide to have IUI using the sperm of a donor, the procedure is the same as if your partner was donating the sperm. However, instead of using your…

  • Artificial insemination by: Alan Mills

    Different techniques can be used to carry out artificial insemination. Intrauterine insemination (IUI) is the most widely used technique and has a good success…

  • Infertility by: Angela Taylor

    There are various reasons why a woman be infertile

  • Hormone replacement therapy (HRT) and the menopause by: Angela Taylor

    Hormone replacement therapy (HRT) adds back to the body the hormones it is missing through the menopause.

  • The menopause by: Angela Taylor

    Menopause is the term used to describe the time when menstration stops. Hormones are special chemicals that stimulate and control many bodily functions.

  • The problem of painful intercourse (dyspareunia) by: Angela Taylor

    Water-based agents (K-Y jelly) are rapidly absorbed and give transient relief from painful intercourse.

  • Smoking linked to miscarriage risk by: Angela Taylor

    Smoking linked to risk of early miscarriage

  • Treating Bartholin’s cyst – Small growth in Vaginal by: Angela Taylor

    Treating Bartholin’s cyst – Small growth in Vaginal

  • Cyst is a small growth or lump in vaginal by: Angela Taylor

    Bartholin’s cyst – Small growth in Vaginal

  • Contraceptive implants and injections by: Angela Taylor

    Contraceptive implants and injections are long-acting, effective methods of contraception.

  • Can I get pregnant just after my period has finished? by: Angela Taylor

    Th possibility of getting pregnant just after finshing menstration, period

  • Tests to determine specific types of breast cancer treatment by: Angela Taylor

    Tests to determine specific types of breast cancer treatment

  • Infrequent and/or heavy period or ‘menstruation’ by: Angela Taylor

    Infrequent and/or heavy period or menstruation

  • Treating breast cancer — part 1 by: Angela Taylor

    using radiotherapy to destroy breast cancer cells.

  • The tests to diagnose breast cancer by: Angela Taylor

    The tests to diagnose breast cancer

  • What is the best recommended treatment for heavy periods? by: Angela Taylor

    The recommended treatment for heavy periods include hysterectomy

  • Preventing breast cancer by: Angela Taylor

    Preventing breast cancer

  • Treating breast cancer — part 3 by: Angela Taylor

    treatments for breast cancer

  • Treating breast cancer — part 2 by: Angela Taylor

    treatments for breast cancer, chemotherapy and radiotherapy

  • How does a woman know her periods are heavy? by: Angela Taylor

    Heavy periods, fibroids and the hormones controlling your periods.

  • New guidelines for cervical cancer smear test by: Angela Taylor

    guidelines for cervical cancer smear test

  • The ‘what’ and ‘why’ of miscarriage in early pregnancy. by: Angela Taylor

    The 'what' and 'why' of miscarriage in early pregnancy

  • Breast Cancer Causes and risk factors by: Angela Taylor

    Breast Cancer Causes and risk factors

  • Symptoms of breast cancer by: Angela Taylor

    Symptoms of breast cancer

  • Breast Cancer in Women by: Angela Taylor

    One in nine women are affected by breast cancer during their lifetime. There is a good chance of recovery if it is detected in its early stages. For this…

  • Breast Cancer — Early Diagnosis Saves Lives! by: Angela Taylor

    Breast Cancer — Early Diagnosis Saves Lives!

  • What makes a woman prone to recurrent pregnancy miscarriage? by: Angela Taylor

    15% of all clinically recognised pregnancies end in miscarriage. The main cause is a problem with the gene crossover at time of conception.

  • Physical and emotional trauma of miscarriage in pregnancy by: Angela Taylor

    You may also briefly feel relieved once the physical trauma of the miscarriage, which can be quite frightening, is over.

  • Treatment for miscarriage by: Angela Taylor

    Treatment for miscarriage

  • The causes of miscarriage by: Angela Taylor

    The causes of miscarriage, loss of pregnancy

  • Miscarriage by: Angela Taylor

    Miscarriage in pregnancy, loss of pragnance

  • Complications of varicose veins by: Jenna Brooklyn

    Complications of varicose veins

  • Treatment for varicose veins by: Jenna Brooklyn

    Treatment for varicose veins

  • Varicose veins  by: Jenna Brooklyn

    Varicose veins symptoms and causes

  • Complications of fibroids by: Angela Taylor

    Complications of fibroids

  • Treating fibroids  by: Angela Taylor

    Treatments for fibroids

  • Fibroids by: Angela Taylor

    Introduction to Fibroids

  • Combined contraceptives interaction with other medicines by: Angela Taylor

    Broad spectrum antibiotics may reduce the effectiveness of the Combined Oral Contraceptives (COC) pill.

  • How combined oral contraceptive pills works by: Angela Taylor

    The combined oral contraceptive pill is one of the most effective methods of contraception.

  • Combined contraceptive pill by: Angela Taylor

    Combined contraceptive pill

  • Treatments and prevention of stretch marks by: Angela Taylor

    If your stretch marks look unsightly there may be treatments available. But there is little or no medical evidence to show that these treatments will work

  • Hysterectomy by: Angela Taylor

    Hysterectomy is a lifesaving measure to relieve distressing or painful symptoms of cancer, or massive bleeding from the uterus

  • Infertility: Problems in female contraception by: Angela Taylor

    Infertility may be due to abnormalities of her uterus, fallopian tubes, or ovaries or if eggs are not being produced

  • Can a woman get pregnant without penetration? by: Angela Taylor

    Can a woman get pregnant without penetration?

  • Cervical cancer vaccine trial raises hope by: Author

    Screening has helped to detect cervical cancer at an earlier stage in developed countries, but only South Africa has a national screening program

• Mental Health  (22)

  Testing and treatments for various mental health conditions.

  • Symptoms of ADHD in children and adolescents by: Angela Taylor

    The symptoms of ADHD in children and adolescents are inattentiveness, hyperactivity, impulsiveness, anxiety disorder, and negative and disruptive behaviour

  • Residential treatment for alcohol addiction by: Jenna Brooklyn

    A residential treatment for alcohol addition is much better because the alcoholics' environment is often their worst enemy.

  • Symptoms of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder ADHD in adults by: John Newman

    Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) in adults can appear alongside many related conditions. One of the most common conditions is depression.

  • Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) by: Angela Taylor

    Introduction to attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)

  • Illicit Drugs - Amphetamine-type stimulants by: Clive Butcher

    Illicit Drugs - Amphetamine-type stimulants

  • Cannabis - Marijuana Addiction by: Alan Mills

    Cannabis - Marijuana Addiction

  • People with Alzheimer's disease getting rid of protein by: John Newman

    People with Alzheimer's disease getting rid of protein

  • Alzheimer: High-density lipoprotein (HDL) good for brain by: John Newman

    Alzheimer: High-density lipoprotein (HDL) good for brain

  • Complications of anorexia nervosa by: Angela Taylor

    Complications of anorexia nervosa,eating disorder

  • The medical and psychological treatment for anorexia by: John Newman

    The medical and psychological treatment for anorexia nervosa

  • Causes of, and diagnosing anorexia (eating disorder) by: John Newman

    Factors contributing to someone developing anorexia, eating disorder

  • The Symptoms of Loss of Appetite (Anorexia) by: John Newman

    The Symptoms of Loss of Appetite (Anorexia)

  • Anorexia nervosa by: John Newman

    Anorexia nervosa, eating disorder

  • Treating attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) by: Angela Taylor

    There is no cure for attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), but treatment can reduce your symptoms

  • Dignosing and causes of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) by: Angela Taylor

    There is no simple test to determine whether you or your child has attention deficit hyperactivity disorder and the exact cause of ADHD is not fully understood

  • Eating disorders: not eating or eating too much by: John Newman

    There are many myths about eating disorders, the most popular being that they only affect young women and can be easily dealt with

  • The 7 myths about drug addiction by: John Newman

    Addiction is a disease of the brain but it is not necessarily permanent. Changes which occur in the brain due to drug use can often be reversed with treatment

  • Alcohol misuse screening tests by: John Newman

    A widely used screening test is known as the Alcohol Use Disorders Identification Test (AUDIT) and Fast Alcohol Screening Test (FAST)

  • Heart disease a killer in psychotic individuals by: John Newman

    People with schizophrenia and other psychotic disorders are more likely to die of heart disease than mentally healthy individuals

  • Dementia strategy: high hopes but who will pay? by: Author

    Dementia strategy: high hopes but who will pay?

  • Professor Sube Banerjee warns NHS on Dementia drugs!  by: Author

    Professor Sube Banerjee warns NHS on Dementia drugs!

  • Shortcut’ mental health commissioning would cause disaster by: Author

    ‘Shortcut’ mental health commissioning would cause disaster

• Drug and Alcohol Abuse  (9)

  Information and advice on alcohol and drug (or substance) misuse. It deals with tests for, available medical and psychological treat­ments available and how…

  • Residential treatment for alcohol addiction by: Jenna Brooklyn

    A residential treatment for alcohol addition is much better because the alcoholics' environment is often their worst enemy.

  • Assessing the extent of your alcohol misuse by: John Newman

    This is usually done by using a screening test that consists of a series of questions.

  • Health and psychological risks of alcohol misuse  by: John Newman

    Long-term alcohol misuse damages the brain, liver and the pancreas. Heavy drinking can also increase your blood pressure and your blood cholesterol levels

  • Defining Alcohol Misuse Problem by: John Newman

    Defining Alcohol Misuse Problem

  • Illicit Drugs - Amphetamine-type stimulants by: Clive Butcher

    Illicit Drugs - Amphetamine-type stimulants

  • Cannabis - Marijuana Addiction by: Alan Mills

    Cannabis - Marijuana Addiction

  • Medical and psychological treatment for alcohol dependency by: John Newman

    abstinence is strongly recommended if you have liver damage, heart failure, taking antipsychotics medication or you are planning to get pregnant.

  • The 7 myths about drug addiction by: John Newman

    Addiction is a disease of the brain but it is not necessarily permanent. Changes which occur in the brain due to drug use can often be reversed with treatment

  • Alcohol misuse screening tests by: John Newman

    A widely used screening test is known as the Alcohol Use Disorders Identification Test (AUDIT) and Fast Alcohol Screening Test (FAST)

• Weight and Fitness  (22)

  Weight loss and maintaining fitness regime.

  • Get fit without the gym  by: Angela Taylor

    Expensive gym memberships can put some people off but others are motivated by the structured environment of a gym.

  • Fad diets and weight loss plans by: Angela Taylor

    The way to lose weight healthily and keep it off is to make permanent changes to the way you eat and exercise.

  • How exercise can improve life by: John Newman

    A little bit of activity can lower the risk of developing chronic diseases.

  • Habits that weaken the immune system by: Graham Burden

    Low immune system is not simply due to poor nutrition intake or an unclean lifestyle. That is why it is important to recognize a number of habits that you may…

  • Some tips to get an active lifestyle by: John Newman

    Top tips for building exercise into your lifestyle.

  • Diet changes can improve older adults' cholesterol by: Angela Taylor

    Follow a healthy diet and get regular exercise to help control cholesterol and triglycerides.

  • Vital vitamins for a healthy life by: Angela Taylor

    Vitamins and minerals are nutrients found naturally in our food, which our body needs in order to work properly.

  • Recipe for immune boosting smoothie by: Author

    Drink this immune-bossting smoothie daily

  • How the immune system works by: Angela Taylor

    The immune system is important to maintain both your good health and your body's balance. Each time we get sick, a potential vulnerable spot may open in our…

  • Body mass and waist size can predict heart disease by: Angela Taylor

    When age-adjusted BMI and waist sizes were correlated with hospital records and cause-of-death data over 10 years, more than half (53 percent) of all fatal…

  • How to lose weight and maintain it for life by: Angela Taylor

    If you want to maintain your weight, you need to adopt a lifelong change to your habits.

  • You are what you eat by: Angela Taylor

    When it comes to a healthy diet, balance is the key to getting it right

  • The level of activity required to keep fit by: Angela Taylor

    Getting active doesn’t mean sweating it out in the gym or running yourself ragged on the treadmill

  • Complications of anorexia nervosa by: Angela Taylor

    Complications of anorexia nervosa,eating disorder

  • The medical and psychological treatment for anorexia by: John Newman

    The medical and psychological treatment for anorexia nervosa

  • Causes of, and diagnosing anorexia (eating disorder) by: John Newman

    Factors contributing to someone developing anorexia, eating disorder

  • The Symptoms of Loss of Appetite (Anorexia) by: John Newman

    The Symptoms of Loss of Appetite (Anorexia)

  • Anorexia nervosa by: John Newman

    Anorexia nervosa, eating disorder

  • What to do about back pain (part 2) by: John Newman

    The way that you would hydrate in order to get rid of back pain is similar to the way that you would hydrate for any other reason

  • What to do about back pain (part 1) by: John Newman

    The most common type of kidney related back pain comes from having kidney stones

  • Foods that boost your immunity by: Angela Taylor

    Feeding your immune system boosts its fighting power. Immune boosters increase the number of white cells in the immune system army, train them to fight better

  • Fat helps your body to function properly. by: Angela Taylor

    There are different types of fat, saturated fat and unsaturated fat. FAT in our diet helps our bodies work properly. Too much fat causes us to put on weight.

• Accident and Emergency  (18)

  Accident and emergency critical or life threatening situations, including infections, injuries, bruises and first aids skills.

  • Infections from used needles or sharps by: John Newman

    Used needles can carry infections.

  • Risk of infection from someone else’s blood or saliva by: Angela Taylor

    The risk of infection is lower if body fluids like blood, semen, vaginal secretions and saliva come into contact with your eyes, mouth, nose or broken skin.

  • Broken Bone by: Jenna Brooklyn

    The broken bone must be properly aligned and held in place (often with a plaster cast), so that it heals in the correct position. If you do not receive the…

  • How to clean a wound to stop bleeding by: John Newman

    If you are unsure how serious your injury is, it is best to get a health care professional to check it. If you have a large wound, or a deep cut, they will…

  • Mitigating the effects of exposure to radiation by: John Newman

    Information about how to mitigate the effects of exposure to radiation

  • Radiation emergencies by: Graham Burden

    medical procedures is the most likely source of significant exposure to radioactive material

  • Belly Button discharge by: John Newman

    Belly Button discharge

  • Five potentially serious conditions your baby may face by: Angela Taylor

    Bronchiolitis is an infectious respiratory infection in babies. A febrile convulsion can occur in young children with a high temperature

  • How to help someone who is choking by: John Newman

    How to help someone who is choking

  • Improve your First Aids skill (part 1) by: Angela Taylor

    Improving your First Aids skill

  • Improve your First Aids skill (part 2) by: Angela Taylor

    Improve your First Aids skill

  • Emergencies – A critical or life threatening situations by: John Newman

    Emergencies – A critical or life threatening situations

  • Bleeding from small cuts and grazes by: John Newman

    Bleeding from small cuts and grazes can be controlled by applying pressure to the cut using a clean sterile dressing and by raising the injured part

  • Do I need treatment for Injuries and bruises? by: John Newman

    Treatment for injuries and bruises when healthcare workers are exposed to blood, or body fluids, known to be positive for hepatitis B, hepatitis C, or HIV.

  • Injuries and bruises– What you should know by: John Newman

    Bruises can happen deeper in your tissues or organs. While the bleeding isn't visible, they can also cause swelling and pain.

  • How to take someone’s temperature by: John Newman

    There are lots of different types of thermometer suitable for measuring someone's temperature available for home use.

  • How to apply a bandage by: John Newman

    The key points when applying a bandage to an injury and the the three main types of bandage: roller, tubular and triangular

  • Technique for applying plasters and dressings by: John Newman

    Applying sterile dressing pads attached to bandages and plasters on woods

• Sexual health  (56)

  The causes, diagnosing, testing and treatments for sexual health issues, including sexually transmitted diseases, contraceptives and erectile dysfunction.

  • Treating balanitis - inflammation of the head of the penis by: Graham Burden

    If the inflammation of your penis (balanitis) is caused by a candida (yeast) infection, it is normally treated with an antifungal cream, such as clotrimazole…

  • Balanitis - inflammation of the head of the penis by: John Newman

    Balanitis is inflammation of the head of the penis, the glans

  • Male circumcision for HIV prevention by: John Newman

    Male circumcision for HIV prevention

  • Case for male circumcision by: Nosa Olotu

    Scientific studies have shown that circumcised pennies can reduce the transmission and acquisition of sexually transmitted diseases. Circumcised pennies can…

  • Case against male circumcision by: Nosa Olotu

    A more profound argument was that of the Royal Dutch Medical Association of Netherlands, who stated in 2010 that non-therapeutic male circumcision "conflicts…

  • Male circumcision by: Nosa Olotu

    Male circumcision is a controversial subject and views are divided on it. Male circumcision is not the same as female circumcision and the procedure is not the…

  • Oral thrush in adults and hiv aids by: John Newman

    HIV and AIDS: Oral thrush

  • Circumcision of women by: Jenna Brooklyn

    Female circumcision is not limited to traditionalists in third world countries as most would expect but also carried out by some medical centres. These medical…

  • Lump or growth that affect the vulva area by: Alan Mills

    It is quite normal to have small lumps and growths on your vaginal or vulva area

  • Complications of chlamydia by: Angela Taylor

    If chlamydia is not treated it can spread to other parts of the body and cause long-term problems.

  • Lessons on HIV and AIDS - Surviving the infection by: John Newman

    HIV and AIDS: Surviving the infection

  • Symptoms and causes of chlamydia infection by: Angela Taylor

    Symptoms and causes of chlamydia infection

  • Lessons on HIV and AIDS: The unborn baby by: Angela Taylor

    HIV and AIDS attacks the infection-fighting cells of the immune system of unborn baby.

  • Treatment for genital human papilloma virus (HPV) infection by: John Newman

    There is currently no medical treatment for human papilloma virus (HPV) infection.

  • Genital herpes during pregnancy by: Angela Taylor

    Genital herpes during pregnancy

  • Genital human papilloma virus (HPV) infection by: John Newman

    Genital HPV, human papilloma virus, infection is transmitted through sexual contact

  • Lessons on HIV and AIDS - The myths and facts by: John Newman

    HIV is a fragile virus and does not survive for very long outside the human body

  • Specific disorders of ovulation by: Jenna Brooklyn

    Some women are unable to develop eggs in a synchronised manner each month because of a hormonal imbalance. An ultrasound picture of the ovary often shows a…

  • Causes of infrequent periods by: Jenna Brooklyn

    The reproductive system is very sensitive to stress. Some women find that their periods become infrequent if life is particularly stressful - for example,…

  • Infrequent periods by: Angela Taylor

    The control of a woman's reproductive cycle is complicated

  • Infertility by: Angela Taylor

    There are various reasons why a woman be infertile

  • Treatment for chlamydia by: Angela Taylor

    The common treatment for chlamydia is a course of antibiotics.

  • Testing for chlamydia by: Angela Taylor

    Early diagnosis and treatment of chlamydia prevents long-term complications

  • Special considerations for emergency contraception by: Alan Mills

    Special considerations for emergency contraception

  • Emergency contraceptive by: Alan Mills

    Emergency contraceptive (EC) is popularly referred as morning-after-pill or the post-coital pill (PCP)

  • Oral sex can boost cancer risk by: Angela Taylor

    Oral sex can boost cancer risk

  • The facts about HIV and AIDS by: John Newman

    The facts about HIV and AIDS to help you understand hiv and aids

  • How to use a diaphragm or cap by: Alan Mills

    How to use a diaphragm or cap properly

  • Diaphragms and caps by: Alan Mills

    Diaphragms and caps are barrier methods of contraception. They fit inside your vagina and prevent sperm from passing through the entrance of your womb (the…

  • Chlamydia — a sexually transmitted disease by: Angela Taylor

    Chlamydia is the most common sexually transmitted infection (STI).

  • Circumcision helps stop wart virus by: Angela Taylor

    Circumcision helps stop wart virus

  • Hormone replacement therapy (HRT) and the menopause by: Angela Taylor

    Hormone replacement therapy (HRT) adds back to the body the hormones it is missing through the menopause.

  • Pain in the pelvis during and after intercourse by: Angela Taylor

    Pain deeper in the pelvis during and after intercourse is caused when there is pressure on ovaries, fallopian tubes or other organs of the pelvis

  • The problem of painful intercourse (dyspareunia) by: Angela Taylor

    Water-based agents (K-Y jelly) are rapidly absorbed and give transient relief from painful intercourse.

  • Sexually transmitted infections (STIs) by: John Newman

    Sexually transmitted infections (STIs)

  • Treating erectile dysfunction by: Andrew Bean

    Treating erectile dysfunction

  • Impotence or erectile dysfunction by: Andrew Bean

    Erectile dysfunction – Impotence

  • Treating Bartholin’s cyst – Small growth in Vaginal by: Angela Taylor

    Treating Bartholin’s cyst – Small growth in Vaginal

  • Cyst is a small growth or lump in vaginal by: Angela Taylor

    Bartholin’s cyst – Small growth in Vaginal

  • Classical lovemaking techniques for today’s lovers by: Angela Taylor

    Classical lovemaking techniques for today’s lovers.

  • Bacterial vaginosis by: Andrew Bean

    Bacterial vaginosis

  • Contraceptive implants and injections by: Angela Taylor

    Contraceptive implants and injections are long-acting, effective methods of contraception.

  • Who can use the contraceptive patch by: Angela Taylor

    using the contraceptive patch and the risks of using contraceptive patch.

  • The infections you can catch through oral sex by: Angela Taylor

    You can catch a Sexually Transmitted Infections (STI) through oral sex.

  • Contraceptive Patch  by: Angela Taylor

    How the contraceptive patch works

  • Sexual health related infections by: Angela Taylor

    Sexually transmitted infections (STIs)

  • Why some men can’t keep an erection by: John Newman

    blood vessels or nervous system can cause erectile dysfunction.

  • Complications of vasectomy by: Clive Butcher

    Complications of vasectomy

  • How a vasectomy is performed by: Clive Butcher

    How a vasectomy is performed

  • Vasectomy by: Clive Butcher

    Vasectomy as a method of contraception

  • Combined contraceptives interaction with other medicines by: Angela Taylor

    Broad spectrum antibiotics may reduce the effectiveness of the Combined Oral Contraceptives (COC) pill.

  • How combined oral contraceptive pills works by: Angela Taylor

    The combined oral contraceptive pill is one of the most effective methods of contraception.

  • Combined contraceptive pill by: Angela Taylor

    Combined contraceptive pill

  • Hysterectomy by: Angela Taylor

    Hysterectomy is a lifesaving measure to relieve distressing or painful symptoms of cancer, or massive bleeding from the uterus

  • Infertility: Problems in female contraception by: Angela Taylor

    Infertility may be due to abnormalities of her uterus, fallopian tubes, or ovaries or if eggs are not being produced

  • Can a woman get pregnant without penetration? by: Angela Taylor

    Can a woman get pregnant without penetration?

• Cancer care  (62)

  The symptoms, causes, treatments, risks and prevention of cancer, including biopsy, radiotherapy and chemotherapy

  • Preventing cervical cancer by: Angela Taylor

    It is still important to attend screening tests even if you have been vaccinated for HPV as the vaccine does not guarantee protection against cervical cancer

  • Treating kidney cancer by: Andrew Bean

    If you have kidney cancer, deciding what treatment is best for you is not an easy decision to make. However, your doctor would suggest what they think is the…

  • Kidney cancer by: Andrew Bean

    When kidney cancer has spread to other parts of the body, some additional symptoms may occur, such as persistent high body temperature, night sweats, fatigue,…

  • Bowel Cancer by: Alan Mills

    Find out more about bowel cancer and the possible symptoms and causes

  • Bladder Cancer by: John Newman

    Bladder cancer is a fairly common type of cancer. The most common symptom of cancer of the bladder is passing blood in your urine.

  • Prostate cancer by: John Newman

    Prostate cancer is the most common cancer in men

  • Cervical Cancer - Knowing is saving a life! by: Angela Taylor

    Cervical cancer is often diagnosed in younger women. It is the second most common cancer in women aged under 35, after breast cancer.

  • Prostate Cancer treatments Part 1 by: John Newman

    Treatment for prostate cancer

  • Treatment for prostate cancer part 2 by: John Newman

    Treatment for Prostate Cancer

  • Smallpox vaccine extends life in cancer trial by: Andrew Bean

    Scientists have been intrigued for decades with the idea of using viruses to alert the immune system to seek and destroy cancerous cells. That interest has…

  • Treating cervical cancer and the options by: Angela Taylor

    If cervical cancer has spread beyond the cervix and cannot be treated using surgery, radiotherapy is used and may be given in combination with chemotherapy

  • Preventing cancer of the bile duct by: Clive Butcher

    There is no guaranteed way of preventing bile duct cancer, but there are steps that you can take to reduce your risk of developing this type (and any other…

  • Treatments for cancer of the bile duct by: Clive Butcher

    The success rates for bile duct surgery depend on a range of individual factors and circumstances, such as whether nearby lymph nodes are free of cancer or…

  • The causes of the cancer of the bile duct by: Clive Butcher

    You may have blood tests to check your general state of health and to determine how well your liver is working. You may also have a computerised tomography…

  • Bile Duct Cancer by: Clive Butcher

    Bile is a fluid that the digestive system uses to help break down fats. The bile duct is made up of a series of tubes, which begin in the liver, connect to the…

  • Treating and preventing uterine (uterus) cancer by: Clive Butcher

    Some research has suggested that a diet high in soya may possibly help to prevent endometrial cancer. Soya contains isoflavens, which may help to protect the…

  • Causes of uterine (uterus) cancer by: Clive Butcher

    Women who are overweight are three times more likely to develop endometrial cancer compared with women who are a healthy weight. Women who are very obese (with…

  • Uterus or Womb Cancer by: Clive Butcher

    The main symptom of endometrial cancer is unusual bleeding from the vagina. Bleeding may start as light bleeding accompanied by a watery discharge, which may…

  • Aggressive brain tumour: A patient experience by: John Newman

    A patient experience of aggressive brain tumour

  • Living with a brain tumour: A true story by: John Newman

    A true story of a patient living with a brain tumour

  • How prostate cancer may affect your life by: John Newman

    How prostate cancer may affect your life.

  • Diagnosing and treating a benign brain tumour by: John Newman

    How to diagnose and treat a benign brain tumour

  • Brain tumour (benign) by: John Newman

    A benign brain tumour is a non-cancerous growth

  • Recovering from bowel cancer by: Alan Mills

    Recovering from colon or rectal surgery an the appropriate diet after bowel surgery

  • How to prevent bowel cancer by: Alan Mills

    The ways that you can help to reduce your risk of developing bowel cancer

  • Treatment for bowel cancer - part 2 by: John Newman

    Stoma surgery for bowel cancer treatment involves the surgeon making a small hole in your abdomen, knwon as stoma

  • Tests for prostate cancer by: John Newman

    How to diagnose prostate cancer

  • Treating bowel cancer part 1 by: John Newman

    Your recommended treatment plan will depend on the stage and location of your bowel cancer

  • Understanding the symptoms of a prostate cancer by: John Newman

    Understanding the symptoms of a prostate cancer

  • Diagnosing bowel cancer by: Alan Mills

    The tests used to confirm a diagnosis of bowel cancer

  • Treating Bartholin’s cyst – Small growth in Vaginal by: Angela Taylor

    Treating Bartholin’s cyst – Small growth in Vaginal

  • Can contraceptives lower ovarian cancer risk? by: Andrew Bean

    Can contraceptives lower ovarian cancer risk?

  • Treatment for bone cancer by: Andrew Bean

    Treatment for bone cancer

  • Tests to determine specific types of breast cancer treatment by: Angela Taylor

    Tests to determine specific types of breast cancer treatment

  • Treating breast cancer — part 1 by: Angela Taylor

    using radiotherapy to destroy breast cancer cells.

  • The tests to diagnose breast cancer by: Angela Taylor

    The tests to diagnose breast cancer

  • Bone cancer: Causes and diagnoses  by: John Newman

    Bone cancer: Causes and diagnoses

  • Bone Cancer (Sarcoma) by: Graham Burden

    Bone Cancer (Sarcoma)

  • Preventing breast cancer by: Angela Taylor

    Preventing breast cancer

  • Treating breast cancer — part 3 by: Angela Taylor

    treatments for breast cancer

  • Treating breast cancer — part 2 by: Angela Taylor

    treatments for breast cancer, chemotherapy and radiotherapy

  • New guidelines for cervical cancer smear test by: Angela Taylor

    guidelines for cervical cancer smear test

  • Introduction part 3: Treating cancer (1) by: John Newman

    Treating cancer

  • Vegetables and tea reduce colon and rectal cancer risk! by: Andrew Bean

    Vegetables and tea reduce colon and rectal cancer risk

  • Introduction part 3: Treating Cancer (2) by: John Newman

    Treating cancer with alternative and complimentary therapies

  • Introduction part 4: Preventing cancer by: John Newman

    Preventing cancer

  • Breast Cancer Causes and risk factors by: Angela Taylor

    Breast Cancer Causes and risk factors

  • Symptoms of breast cancer by: Angela Taylor

    Symptoms of breast cancer

  • Breast Cancer in Women by: Angela Taylor

    One in nine women are affected by breast cancer during their lifetime. There is a good chance of recovery if it is detected in its early stages. For this…

  • Introduction part 2: Causes of cancer by: John Newman

    Causes of cancer

  • Breast Cancer — Early Diagnosis Saves Lives! by: Angela Taylor

    Breast Cancer — Early Diagnosis Saves Lives!

  • Introduction 1: Improve your knowledge of cancer by: John Newman

    Improve your knowledge of cancer

  • How a biopsy is carried out by: John Newman

    How a biopsy is carried out

  • Biopsy by: John Newman

    The types and uses of biopsy

  • Preventing bladder cancer by: John Newman

    Preventing bladder cancer requires giving up smoking and eating low fat diet, including fruits and vegetables.

  • Complications of bladder cancer by: John Newman

    Complications of bladder cancer and the side effects of the various treatments methods.

  • Treatments for invasive bladder cancer by: John Newman

    The recommended treatment plan for invasive bladder cancer will depend on how far the cancer has spread.

  • Treatment for non-invasive bladder cancer by: John Newman

    Bladder cancer is a tumour created by an abnormal and uncontrolled growth of cells in the bladder.

  • Diagnosing bladder cancer by: John Newman

    Introduction to how to diagnose bladder cancer

  • Symptoms and causes of bladder cancer by: John Newman

    An introduction to the symptoms and causes of bladder cancer

  • Cervical cancer early diagnosis is essential by: Angela Taylor

    Your doctor may refer you to a gynaecologist for further tests if you have had an abnormal smear test result or if your symptoms suggest cervical cancer.

  • Cervical cancer vaccine trial raises hope by: Author

    Screening has helped to detect cervical cancer at an earlier stage in developed countries, but only South Africa has a national screening program

• Digestive Disorders  (45)

  Digestive diseases are those pertaining to the gastrointestinal tract, which include diseases of the stomach, ulcers, constipation, Crohn’s disease, the…

  • Indigestion by: Angela Taylor

    Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GORD) is one of the main causes of recurring indigestion

  • Remedies for symptoms of heartburn by: John Newman

    Heartburn is caused when stomach acid passes out of the stomach and up into the oesophagus

  • Preventing ulcerative colitis by: Graham Burden

    The cause of the disease is unknown at the moment. However there are steps you can take to manage and prevent a Flare-up of Ulcerative Colitis. For example, it…

  • How to tell if you have indigestion problem by: John Newman

    indigestion could be a symptom of an underlying condition or health problem

  • Treating ulcerative colitis by: Graham Burden

    If your ulcerative colitis is more severe or it is not responding to the aminosalicylates then steroids may be used. Steroids act much like aminosalicylates in…

  • Causes of and diagnosing ulcerative colitis by: Graham Burden

    Ulcerative colitis is a type of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) that affects the lining of the large intestine (colon) and rectum. The symptoms vary in…

  • Digestive disorder: Irritable bowel syndrome by: John Newman

    Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a chronic (long-term) disorder that affects the digestive system.

  • Ulcerative colitis by: Graham Burden

    Symptoms of ulcerative colitis include bloody diarrhoea, abdominal pain, a frequent need to go to the toilet and weight loss. Symptoms can vary from mild to…

  • Inflammation of the gallbladder - Acute cholecystitis by: John Newman

    Most people with acute cholecystitis have a history of gallstones

  • Treating flatulence by: Alan Mills

    If your additional symptoms are particularly severe, your doctor may refer you for an endoscopy. An endoscopy is a procedure where a healthcare professional…

  • Flatulence - passing wind or farting by: Alan Mills

    Flatulence (passing wind or farting) is very common and every living human being experiences it. It is a normal biological process, just like breathing, or…

  • Appendicitis - the treatment, complications and prevention by: John Newman

    Appendicitis - the treatment, complications and prevention

  • Causes and symptoms of appendicitis by: John Newman

    Appendicitis – the causes and symptoms

  • Treating Diarrhoea by: Clive Butcher

    Diarrhoea often goes away without treatment after a few days

  • Diarrhoea by: Clive Butcher

    Diarrhoea is the passing of watery stools more than three times a day

  • Diagnosing and treating Gluten Itolerance - Celiac disease by: Graham Burden

    Meat, vegetables, cheese and rice are naturally free from gluten

  • Gluten intolerance - Coeliac disease by: Graham Burden

    Explanation of Coeliac disease, a bowel condition caused by intolerance to a protein called gluten

  • The complications and living with Crohn's disease by: Clive Butcher

    The complications and living with Crohn's disease

  • Treating Crohn's disease by: Clive Butcher

    The goals of the treatment plan for Crohn’s disease

  • Diagnosing Crohn's disease by: Clive Butcher

    The various tests that can be used to diagnose Crohn’s disease

  • Crohn’s disease by: Alan Mills

    Crohn's disease - inflammation of the lining of the digestive system

  • Preventing constipation by: John Newman

    Preventing constipation

  • Complications with constipation by: Graham Burden

    Complications with constipation

  • Diagnosing and treating constipation by: Graham Burden

    Diagnosing and treating constipation

  • Constipation by: Clive Butcher

    Constipation, irregular bowel movement and not passing stool

  • Real life experience of irritable bowel syndrome by: John Newman

    Real life experience of irritable bowel syndrome

  • Living with Irritable bowel syndrome by: John Newman

    Living with Irritable bowel syndrome

  • Non-medicine based treatment for irritable bowel syndrome by: John Newman

    Non-medicine based treatment for irritable bowel syndrome

  • Medication for irritable bowel syndrome by: John Newman

    Medication for irritable bowel syndrome, digestive disorder

  • Treating Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) by: John Newman

    Treatments for Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS)

  • Diagnosing Irritable bowel syndrome - IBS by: John Newman

    Tests for Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS)

  • Complications of ileostomy by: Alan Mills

    Complications of ileostomy

  • Recommendations for ileostomy by: Alan Mills

    Recommendations for ileostomy

  • Recovering from ileostomy by: Alan Mills

    Recovering from ileostomy

  • How ileostomy is performed by: Alan Mills

    How ileostomy is performed

  • Why is ileostomy necessary? by: Alan Mills

    Why is ileostomy necessary?

  • Ileostomy by: Alan Mills

    ileostomy is a treatment sfor erious digestive disorder and cancer

  • Complications of a colostomy by: Angela Taylor

    Complications of a colostomy include rectal discharge, phantom rectum and parastomal hernia

  • Living with a colostomy by: Angela Taylor

    Living with a colostomy bag and what to do to live a normal life

  • Recovering from a colostomy by: Angela Taylor

    When recovering from a colostomy you should avoid any strenuous activities

  • How a colostomy is performed by: Angela Taylor

    An introduction to how a colostomy is performed because of disgestive disorders

  • The need for, and who requires a colostomy by: Angela Taylor

    Some of the most common reasons for having a colostomy

  • Colostomy by: Angela Taylor

    A colostomy is when a section of the colon is diverted and attached to an opening in the abdominal wall.

  • The complications of indigestion disorder by: John Newman

    Severe indigestion disorder can sometimes cause complications

  • Treatments for digestive disorder by: John Newman

    Antacids are a type of medicine that can provide immediate relief for mild to moderate symptoms of indigestion

• Heart and Circulation disorders  (40)

  Information and advice on circulatory system composed of the heart and blood vessels, including arteries, veins, and capillarie. Information provided deal with…

  • Living with diabetes by: Angela Taylor

    Diabetes is a long-term condition that affects the body’s ability to process sugar, or glucose. It can have serious health consequences

  • Aneurysm blood vessel disorder by: John Newman

    An aneurysm is a bulge in a blood vessel caused by a weakness in the blood vessel wall that causes it to bulge outwards.

  • Causes of stretch marks by: Angela Taylor

    Stretch marks appear on the skin wherever it is stretched as a result of sudden growth, such as during pregnancy, weight gain or growth spurts during puberty

  • Reduce your diabetes risk by: Angela Taylor

    There are two main types of diabetes: type 1 and type 2. Type 2 is the most common and is often linked to being overweight or obese.

  • Diagnosing deep vein thrombosis by: John Newman

    An illness or injury or a long journey, can cause your blood flow to slow down thereby increasing the chances of a blood clot or deep vein thrombosis forming.

  • Better Understanding of Epilepsy by: Angela Taylor

    Epilepsy is a condition in which the sufferer has convulsive attacks. Any age can be affected and it varies from mild attacks to major attack

  • Anaemia - causes, consequences and prevention by: John Newman

    Anaemia occurs when the concentration of the pigment haemoglobin in red blood cells falls below normal. Iron deficiency is the most common cause of anaemia

  • Reduce the risk of high blood pressure and stroke by: John Newman

    A research study of the relationship between high blood pressure and stroke how to reduce the risk.

  • A diet that prevents heart attack by: Clive Butcher

    There is heart health benefits of a diet rich in olive oil, plant-based foods, and fresh fish and low in red meats.

  • What you can do to reduce your diabetes risk by: Angela Taylor

    What you can do to reduce your diabetes risk

  • Stop smoking to boost your good cholesterol by: Angela Taylor

    Stop smoking to boost your good cholesterol

  • Malaria - Diagnosis and treatment by: Andrew Bean

    Malaria - Diagnosis and treatment

  • Relationships and communication problems following a stroke by: John Newman

    Relationships and communication problems following a stroke

  • Stroke and the after effect by: John Newman

    Stroke and the after effect

  • Higher risk of blood clots after surgery by: Author

    Higher risk of blood clots after surgery than thought

  • Reducing the risk of stroke by: John Newman

    Reducing the risk of stroke

  • Reduce the risk of sudden infant death syndrome by: Angela Taylor

    Cot death, or sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS)

  • Gains in body fat linked to blood pressure increases in teenagers! by: Clive Butcher

    Body fat were linked to blood pressure increases

  • Living with the consequences of diabetes by: Angela Taylor

    Living with the consequences of diabetes

  • Real life stories: ‘I got deep vein thrombosis from flying’ by: Andrew Bean

    deep vein thrombosis (DVT) on a long-haul flight

  • Loneliness and high blood pressure by: John Newman

    For most people, it is difficult to say what the long-term association between loneliness and blood pressure.

  • Blood pressure changes before stroke by: John Newman

    Increased blood pressure is an important cause of arterial disease and variability and instability in blood pressure plays a role in the likelihood of stroke

  • Keeping your blood pressure healthy by: John Newman

    lower your blood pressure healthy by living a healthy lifestyle

  • High blood pressure (hypertension)- who's at risk? by: John Newman

    People with hypertension are more likely to have diabetes

  • Treating high blood pressure (hypertension) by: John Newman

    Treating high blood pressure (hypertension) requires reduction in the amount of salt and saturated fat in your diet and to lose weight if you're overweight

  • Preventing high blood pressure by: John Newman

    High blood pressure can cause cardiovascular disease, such as a stroke, heart attack, blood clot or aneurysm (a swollen, or burst, blood vessel).

  • Treating high blood pressure by: John Newman

    Treatment for high blood pressure will depend on your blood pressure levels and your associated risk of developing a cardiovascular disease, such as a stroke.

  • Causes of, and diagnosing high blood pressure by: John Newman

    Other medical conditions, like diabetes and kidney disease have been linked to an increase chance in developing essential high blood pressure

  • Complications and prevention of deep vein thrombosis by: John Newman

    The two main complications of deep vein thrombosis (DVT) are: pulmonary embolism and post-thrombotic syndrome. Pulmonary embolism is the most serious.

  • Testing and treating deep vein thrombosis (DVT) by: John Newman

    If you have deep vein thrombosis (DVT) you will need to take a medicine called an anticoagulant

  • Causes of deep vein thrombosis (DVT) by: John Newman

    Deep vein thrombosis (DVT) sometimes occurs for no apparent reason. However, the risk of developing DVT is increased in certain circumstances.

  • Health for diabetics by: Angela Taylor

    Diabetes doesn't have to stop you from leading the life you want. Nor does it mean you're destined to have other serious health problems in the future.

  • Diabetes and your child by: Angela Taylor

    A dietitian will assess your child's diet and discuss how the family diet can be adapted to deal with the diabetes

  • High blood pressure - who's at risk? by: John Newman

    Raised blood pressure (hypertension) has no symptoms, but increases your risk of stroke, heart attack, kidney problems and dementia.

  • Blood Clot - Deep vein thrombosis by: John Newman

    Deep vein thrombosis (DVT) is a blood clot in one of the deep veins in the body. Blood clots that develop in a vein are also known as venous thrombosis

  • Preventing an aneurysm circulation disorder by: John Newman

    Some risk factors for aneurysms can be prevented. These are: smoking, atherosclerosis (narrowing of the arteries), and high blood pressure (hypertension)

  • Diagnosing and treating aneurysm circulation disorder by: John Newman

    Grafts are used to repair ruptured aortic aneurysms, and coils or clipping are used to repair ruptured intracranial aneurysms

  • Symptoms and causes of an aneurysm circulation disorder by: John Newman

    Most aneurysms develop at the points where the blood vessels divide and branch off because these are the sections where the vessel walls are weakest

  • High blood pressure (hypertension) by: John Newman

    High blood pressure (hypertension) is defined as having a sustained blood pressure of 140/90mmHg or above. High blood pressure often causes no symptoms

  • Stroke “crisis” in Europe, health experts warn! by: Author

    Action for Stroke Prevention, an alliance of cardiologists, neurologists, family doctors and patient groups, urged EU policymakers to improve stroke risk…

• Lung and airways conditions  (50)

  The symptoms, causes, diagnoses, treatments and complications of lung and airways infection.

  • Symptoms and causes of asthma in children by: John Newman

    Symptoms and causes of asthma in children

  • The risk and complications of asthma in children by: Angela Taylor

    To lower the risk of asthma attacks in children, avoid the triggers, maintain healthy weight, diet and exercise, stop smoking and general health.

  • Treating whooping cough by: Alan Mills

    In some cases, your doctor may need to confirm whooping cough by testing for the Bordetella pertussis bacterium. This will be done by taking a sample of mucus…

  • Whooping Cough by: Alan Mills

    The early symptoms of whooping cough may include a runny or blocked nose, sneezing, watering eyes, a dry and/or irritating cough, a sore throat, a slightly…

  • Treating pneumococcal infections by: Jenna Brooklyn

    A number of different diagnostic tests are used to diagnose pneumococcal infections. If a pneumococcal infection is suspected, your doctor will listen to your…

  • Pneumococcal infections by: Jenna Brooklyn

    Streptococcus pneumoniae bacteria live in the throat and are spread through coughing, sneezing, and close contact. In those with a weakened immune system the…

  • Treatments for Legionnaires' disease by: Angela Taylor

    If you have pre-existing risk factors that make you more vulnerable to the effects of Legionnaires’ disease, such as being elderly, or having diabetes, it is…

  • Legionnaires' disease by: Angela Taylor

    The symptoms of Legionnaires’ disease can begin anytime from between 2-10 days after exposure to the initial infection. However, 3-6 days is the most common…

  • Inflamed airways - Bronchitis by: John Newman

    Bronchitis occurs when an infection causes the bronchi to become irritated and swollen (inflamed), which causes them to produce more mucus than usual.

  • Asthma in children by: John Newman

    Some of the more common triggers of Asthma in children.

  • Asbestosis – Chronic lung disease by: Angela Taylor

    Asbestosis is a chronic lung condition that results in shortness of breath

  • Treating croup infection by: Graham Burden

    Treating croup infection in children

  • Croup infection by: Graham Burden

    Croup is an infection that affects the voice box and the airway to the lungs

  • Flu: How swine flu is spread by: Author

    Flu is spread usually by picking up the virus from contaminated objects.

  • Flu: It is important you know the facts by: Author

    Swine flu is the common name given to a new strain of influenza (flu).

  • Tuberculosis infection and transmission by: Angela Taylor

    Tuberculosis infection and transmission

  • Real life stories of cystic fibrosis patient by: Angela Taylor

    Real life stories of cystic fibrosis patient

  • Living with cystic fibrosis: self help by: Angela Taylor

    Symptoms of cystic fibrosis may be relieved through diet and exercise

  • Treatments for cystic fibrosis by: Angela Taylor

    The aim of treatment is to ease the symptoms and make the condition easier to live with.

  • Causes and diagnosing cystic fibrosis by: Angela Taylor

    The causes, diagnosing and testing for cystic fibrosis

  • Cystic fibrosis by: Angela Taylor

    Cystic fibrosis affects the internal organs, the lungs and digestive system

  • Treating whooping cough by: John Newman

    The main symptoms, diagnosesand treatments for cough

  • Cough by: John Newman

    A cough is a reflex action to clear your airways of mucus and irritants

  • Real life stories of COPD patient by: Angela Taylor

    Real life stories of COPD patient

  • Questions about chronic obstructive pulmonary disease by: Angela Taylor

    chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)

  • Preventing chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) by: Angela Taylor

    Preventing chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)

  • Medicines and other treatments for obstructive pulmonary disease by: Angela Taylor

    Medicines and other types of treatment for obstructive pulmonary disease

  • Diagnosing and treating obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) by: Angela Taylor

    Diagnosing and treating obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Treatment is mainly used to relieve any symptoms that you have.

  • Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease by: Angela Taylor

    Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a lung disease

  • Preventing adult chest infection by: John Newman

    How to prevent adult chest infection and pneumonia; including vaccinations, diet changes, hygienne, reducing alcohol and quitting smoking.

  • Complications of adult chest infection by: John Newman

    The complications of adult chest infections, acute bronchitis that make the lungs become more vulnerable to secondary infection by bacteria.

  • Treating adult chest infection by: John Newman

    How to treat adult chest infection, including injecting antibiotics directly into your vein through a drip in your arm (intravenous antibiotics).

  • Diagnosing adult chest infection by: John Newman

    How to test (diagnose) for chest infection, including acute bronchitis and lung infections, such as pneumonia.

  • Symptoms and causes of adult chest infection by: Angela Taylor

    Acute bronchitis often causes headaches, and a sense of feeling generally unwell. Pneumonia is an infection of the tissues of the lung.

  • Chest infection in adults by: Angela Taylor

    Acute bronchitis is a short-term infection of the lining of the air tubes of the lungs, which are known as the bronchi, usually caused by a virus.

  • Diagnosing and treating bronchitis by: John Newman

    If you have bronchitis, you may not need to see your doctor unless your symptoms are severe.

  • Complications of bronchiolitis by: Angela Taylor

    There may be a link between bronchiolitis and developing respiratory conditions, such as asthma, in later life,

  • Diagnosing and treating bronchiolitis by: Angela Taylor

    There is no medicine that can kill the viruses that cause bronchiolitis. There are some treatments that you can provide at home for mild symptoms.

  • Respiratory tract infection — Bronchiolitis by: Angela Taylor

    Bronchiolitis is a common lower respiratory tract infection that affects babies and young children

  • Bronchiectasis by: Angela Taylor

    There is currently no cure for bronchiectasis, and the damage to the airways is usually permanent

  • Avian influenza (or bird flu) by: John Newman

    Bird flu is caused by a flu virus that is closely related to human flu viruses. There are 16 types of bird flu, but H5N1 is the deadly type.

  • Treating and preventing aspergillosis by: John Newman

    Allergic bronchopulmonary aspergillosis (ABPA) is treated using corticosteroid tablets that suppress the immune system thereby preventing ABPA allergic reaction

  • Symptoms, causes and diagnosing aspergillosis by: John Newman

    Chronic necrotizing aspergillosis may be diagnosed by using X-rays and CT scans. Blood and mucus samles may also be checked for antibodies and fungal spores.

  • Fungal infections - Aspergillosis by: John Newman

    Aspergillosis usually affects the lungs, but can spread to almost anywhere in the body. The infection can range from being mild to life-threatening.

  • Diagnosing and treating asbestosis by: Angela Taylor

    Asbestosis diagnosis can usually be confirmed by running a series of tests. Treatment is used to help control symptoms and improve your quality of life

  • Treating asthma in children – the essential guide by: Angela Taylor

    it is important for the child to be able to recognise the signs and symptoms of their asthma, and how they can effectively manage the condition

  • How to find out if your child has asthma by: Angela Taylor

    Most children develop the symptoms of asthma when they are of school age

  • H1N1 flu virus spreading accross Europe and Asia by: Alan Mills

    The H1N1 flu is moving eastwards across Europe and Asia, says the World Health Organization (WHO)

  • Mass vaccinations to fight yellow fever by: Author

    Nearly 12 million Africans deemed at highest risk from yellow fever will be vaccinated next week against the virus

  • China declares war to punish death cover-ups by: Author

    China has promised severe punishment for officials caught concealing deaths from H1N1 swine flu

• Pregnancy and birth control  (31)

  Fertility treatment, contraceptives, antenatal care, breast feeding, fibroids and caesarean operation.

  • Diabetes and pregnancy by: Angela Taylor

    Women with diabetes face special challenges when they get pregnant.

  • Lessons on HIV and AIDS: The unborn baby by: Angela Taylor

    HIV and AIDS attacks the infection-fighting cells of the immune system of unborn baby.

  • Pre-eclampsia by: Angela Taylor

    Pre-eclampsia

  • Genital herpes during pregnancy by: Angela Taylor

    Genital herpes during pregnancy

  • How artificial insemination is performed by: Alan Mills

    If you decide to have IUI using the sperm of a donor, the procedure is the same as if your partner was donating the sperm. However, instead of using your…

  • Artificial insemination by: Alan Mills

    Different techniques can be used to carry out artificial insemination. Intrauterine insemination (IUI) is the most widely used technique and has a good success…

  • Special considerations for emergency contraception by: Alan Mills

    Special considerations for emergency contraception

  • Emergency contraceptive by: Alan Mills

    Emergency contraceptive (EC) is popularly referred as morning-after-pill or the post-coital pill (PCP)

  • When is the right time to do a pregnancy test? by: Jenna Brooklyn

    When is the right time or how soon you can do a pregnancy test?

  • The menopause by: Angela Taylor

    Menopause is the term used to describe the time when menstration stops. Hormones are special chemicals that stimulate and control many bodily functions.

  • Smoking linked to miscarriage risk by: Angela Taylor

    Smoking linked to risk of early miscarriage

  • Diagnosing and treating pre-eclampsia by: Angela Taylor

    Treating pre-eclampsia

  • Prevention and complications from pre-eclampsia by: Angela Taylor

    Complications from pre-eclampsia

  • Pregnancy diagnostic test – Amniocentesis by: Jenna Brooklyn

    Pregnancy diagnostic test – Amniocentesis

  • Can I get pregnant just after my period has finished? by: Angela Taylor

    Th possibility of getting pregnant just after finshing menstration, period

  • Infrequent and/or heavy period or ‘menstruation’ by: Angela Taylor

    Infrequent and/or heavy period or menstruation

  • Working and having a baby by: Angela Taylor

    Working and having a baby

  • What is the best recommended treatment for heavy periods? by: Angela Taylor

    The recommended treatment for heavy periods include hysterectomy

  • How does a woman know her periods are heavy? by: Angela Taylor

    Heavy periods, fibroids and the hormones controlling your periods.

  • The ‘what’ and ‘why’ of miscarriage in early pregnancy. by: Angela Taylor

    The 'what' and 'why' of miscarriage in early pregnancy

  • What makes a woman prone to recurrent pregnancy miscarriage? by: Angela Taylor

    15% of all clinically recognised pregnancies end in miscarriage. The main cause is a problem with the gene crossover at time of conception.

  • Treatment for miscarriage by: Angela Taylor

    Treatment for miscarriage

  • The causes of miscarriage by: Angela Taylor

    The causes of miscarriage, loss of pregnancy

  • Miscarriage by: Angela Taylor

    Miscarriage in pregnancy, loss of pragnance

  • Complications of varicose veins by: Jenna Brooklyn

    Complications of varicose veins

  • Treatment for varicose veins by: Jenna Brooklyn

    Treatment for varicose veins

  • Varicose veins  by: Jenna Brooklyn

    Varicose veins symptoms and causes

  • Complications of fibroids by: Angela Taylor

    Complications of fibroids

  • Treating fibroids  by: Angela Taylor

    Treatments for fibroids

  • Fibroids by: Angela Taylor

    Introduction to Fibroids

  • Can a woman get pregnant without penetration? by: Angela Taylor

    Can a woman get pregnant without penetration?

• Muscle, joint and bone disorders  (13)

  Symptoms, causes, diagnoses, treatments and complications of muscle, joint and bone disorders.

  • Treating Bakers cyst by: John Newman

    If there is extensive damage to the knee joint, either as a result of a condition such as osteoarthritis or a physical injury, surgery may be required to…

  • Baker's cyst by: John Newman

    To understand the causes of a Baker’s cyst, it is useful to know how a healthy knee joint works. A knee joint works in a similar way to a mechanical hinge.…

  • Arthritis by: Clive Butcher

    Arthritis is a common condition that causes pain and inflammation (swelling) of the joints and bones.

  • How to prevent back pain by: Andrew Bean

    What you can do to prevent back pain

  • Treating back pain by: Andrew Bean

    Treatments for back pain

  • Causes of back pain by: Andrew Bean

    The main causes of back pain

  • Back pain by: Andrew Bean

    Back pain is a common condition and, in several countries, it is the largest cause of work-related absence

  • Treatments for ankylosing spondylitis - Chronic arthritis by: Graham Burden

    Treatment for ankylosing spondylitis aims to relieve the symptoms

  • Ankylosing spondylitis - Chronic arthritis by: Graham Burden

    Ankylosing spondylitis is a type of arthritis that affects the bones, muscles and ligaments of the spine

  • Parkinson’s disease: what you need to know by: John Newman

    Parkinson’s disease: what you need to know

  • Real life stories – how arthritis affected our lives by: Clive Butcher

    Real life stories – how arthritis affected our lives

  • Living with arthritis by: Clive Butcher

    Living with arthritis

  • Irritable hip — acute transient synovitis by: Angela Taylor

    Irritable hip - acute transient synovitis is inflammation (swelling) of the membrane covering the hip joint.

• Medicine  (17)

  The various medicines and medical treatments for diseases.

  • Risks of a CT scan by: Clive Butcher

    If you have a CT scan to diagnose a condition or to check symptoms of a known medical condition, the benefits of this will outweigh any potential risk. In this…

  • What a CT scan is used for by: Clive Butcher

    Unlike other imaging methods, a CT scan can give a detailed view of lots of different tissue types in the body, including lungs, bones, soft tissues and blood…

  • How a CT scan is performed by: Clive Butcher

    Depending on what part of your body is being scanned, you may be given a contrast medium. This is a liquid that contains a dye, which improves the image of…

  • CT scan by: Clive Butcher

    CT (or CAT) scan stands for computerised (axial) tomography scan. The images produced by a CT scan are called tomograms. They are more detailed than standard…

  • Ultrasound Scan by: Clive Butcher

    There are three main types of ultrasound scan, external ultrasound, internal ultrasound, and endoscopic ultrasound. An ultrasound scan can be used to examine…

  • Side effects of chemotherapy - part 1 by: Andrew Bean

    Nausea and vomiting are common side effects of chemotherapy. An estimated 60% of people who have chemotherapy will feel sick and 50% will experience vomiting.…

  • Side effects of chemotherapy – part 2 by: Andrew Bean

    Some chemotherapy medications can stop women being able to conceive and can prevent men from producing healthy sperm. Loss of fertility is usually temporary,…

  • How chemotherapy is performed by: Andrew Bean

    Blood tests are a useful way of assessing the health of your liver. This is important because the chemotherapy medications will pass through your liver, where…

  • Chemotherapy by: Andrew Bean

    Chemotherapy protocols vary depending on the type of cancer that you have and how advanced it is. It is common to have chemotherapy for one day before…

  • Antacid medicines by: Clive Butcher

    Antacids medicines are used to treat the symptoms of heartburn

  • Prescription drugs: Beta-blockers by: Andrew Bean

    There are several types of beta-blocker and each has its own characteristics

  • Traditional medicine by: Graham Burden

    Traditional medicine

  • The side effects of radiotherapy by: Angela Taylor

    The side effects of radiotherapy

  • How radiotherapy is performed by: Angela Taylor

    How radiotherapy is performed

  • Radiotherapy by: Angela Taylor

    How radiotherapy works and side effects

  • How a biopsy is carried out by: John Newman

    How a biopsy is carried out

  • Biopsy by: John Newman

    The types and uses of biopsy

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