Hormones
06 May 2009
Oocyte Retrieval
Oocyte retrieval is the process of collecting mature eggs directly from a woman's ovaries before they are released from ovarian follicles.
Children's health
05 May 2009
Flu Prevention
Preventing influenza this flu season involves an influenza vaccine (flu shot) and staying healthy by sleeping well and eating a healthy diet.
Children's health
05 May 2009
Flu Treatment
There is no treatment for influenza infection. Flu symptoms like headache, fever and sore throat can be relieved with cold and flu medicines and bed…
Children's health
05 May 2009
Depression: Introduction
Depression is a common mental illness that cause constant very low moods. It is treated with antidepressants (medicines) and counselling or psychotherapy.
Heart
05 May 2009
Heart health: Dr Joe
Keeping a healthy heart by quitting smoking and healthy eating reduces the risk of cardiovascular diseases like heart attack and high blood pressure.
Cancer
05 May 2009
Strategies for Quitting Smoking
There is no one easy way or best way to stop smoking. Get tips for how to quit smoking in this video.
Men's Health
05 May 2009
Vasectomy (Video)
A vasectomy is a surgical procedure in which the vas deferens is cut, rendering a male infertile. Dr Joe Kosterich talks about reasons for having a vasectomy, what happens during a vasectomy, side effects, its effect on sex life, and the reversibility of the…
Hormones
04 May 2009
Ovarian Stimulation and Hyperstimulation
Ovarian stimulation is a component of in vitro fertilisation used to stimulate maturation of eggs (oocytes) so that they can be retrieved from the ovaries.
Diseases
02 May 2009
Swine influenza (swine flu; H1N1 influenza A)
Swine flu, medically named H1N1 influenza A, was first detected in humans in April 2009. The virus infects the respiratory system and can be fatal.
