Cancer
31 Jul 2009
Making a decision on circumcision
Male circumcision is a surgical procedure which involves the removal of the foreskin (also known as the prepuce) of the penis.
Blood
30 Jul 2009
What are drugs? An introduction to pharmacology
A drug is a chemical that interacts with proteins in the body to affect a physiological function. This is the general idea behind all medicine.…
Children's health
30 Jul 2009
How Facial Hygiene Can Affect the Eyes
Preventing exposure of the eyes to foreign substances and damage as a result of such exposure is simple and can be achieved largely through keeping…
Hormones
29 Jul 2009
How Sexually Transmitted Infections Affect Sperm Health
Sexually transmitted infections (STIs) have a range of negative health affects, including reduced male fertility. Avoiding STIs is therefore an important measure men can take to maximise…
Cancer
23 Jul 2009
Effect of Environmental Factors on Sperm Health
Environmental factors which have evidence of an association with male infertility, include heat, radiation, chemicals and trauma.
Cancer
17 Jul 2009
Lasers and your Health
The light generated by a laser is produced by nuclear mechanisms and has a number of unique and desirable characteristics but it also poses a…
Cancer
16 Jul 2009
Cryopreservation
Cryopreservation refers to the process of freezing human gametes, embryos and/or ovarian or testicular tissues, with a view to thawing the cells for use in…
Children's health
15 Jul 2009
Influenza Vaccine (Flu Vaccine)
Flu vaccines are products given to people so that their immune systems are better able to recognise flu (influenza) infection, and therefore has a better chance…
Exercise
15 Jul 2009
Physical Exercise and Eye Health
The role of exercise in protecting eye health is relatively unknown in the general population and scientific studies. However, available evidence suggests that regular physical…
