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One in two could see swine flu symptoms

8:49am Friday 17th July 2009

Earlier this month the World Health Organisation classified the H1N1 Swine flu outbreak as a pandemic indicating the highest level of international infection risk.

The secrets of herbal medicine

7:00am Monday 29th June 2009

Medical herbalism has been practised in variety of ways, and as a part of conventional medical practice, for centuries, in many different countries.

Cardiovascular prevention and the polypill

7:00am Monday 15th June 2009

Recently I have had a few patients who have started the polypill, which has prompted me to wonder what has happened to this preventative treatment for cardiovascular disease?

The secrets of homeopathy

9:07am Tuesday 9th June 2009

Homeopathy is a holistic method of treating conditions by allegedly boosting the body’s natural energy to encourage healing.

Tackling the "worried well"

9:03am Tuesday 9th June 2009

Before we even consider specific medical screening tests, most doctors will agree that the most important factors for a long and healthy life are lifestyle issues which revolve around the way we choose to live our lives.

How to spot ovarian cancer

7:30am Monday 4th May 2009

Last month saw National Ovarian Cancer awareness week.

Jade's tragedy highlighted cervical cancer risks

9:29am Friday 1st May 2009

There has been a sudden surge of public interest in cervical cancer as a result of the public battle fought by Jade Goody against this disease.

Have scientists found a cure for peanut allergy?

11:10am Monday 20th April 2009

Up to five per cent of children suffer from food allergies and 1.5 per cent suffer from peanut allergy and this incidence is rising.