What is thyroid cancer and what can be done about it? Oncologist Professor Michael Boyer advises.
Hormone Health
Can obesity or diabetes increase my risk of cancer?
Can obesity or diabetes increase your risk of cancer? Professor Michael Boyer explains.
How to manage blood glucose using the Glycemic Index of foods
Choosing low GI carbohydrates is one of the keys to maintaining good blood glucose control.
What are the most common autoimmune diseases?
Autoimmune diseases are diseases where the immune system attacks the body. Dr Norman Swan explains which are the most common.
Hysterectomy: What are the risks of surgery?
Hysterectomy is a major operation with the usual complications of surgery. Dr Norman Swan outlines the risks.
Melatonin use common in children, linked to sleep troubles
Melatonin use among children in the Netherlands was higher than expected, when the safety of the supplement is mostly unknown.
Mental health issues and the body
Why do people who have persistent mental health issues have – on average – a life expectancy that’s around 15 years less than people who don’t have these issues.
Do all prostate cancers require treatment?
Active surveillance is an important option for patients with low-grade prostate cancer to be aware of. Dr Jeremy Grummet.
External beam radiotherapy for prostate cancer
External beam radiotherapy for prostate cancer is usually given along with hormone therapy, which gives a better outcome.
Why you shouldn’t sleep with the light on
A study suggests that being exposed to too much artificial light such a television or leaving a light on in the bedroom while sleeping ups the risk of weight gain and obesity in women.
