Men's Health
07 Aug 2009
Withdrawal Contraceptive Method
The withdrawal contraceptive method is a natural family planning method of contraception in which the male partner interrupts intercourse, so that he can withdraw his 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…
Children's health
22 Jul 2009
How much weight to gain during pregnancy
Added weight during pregnancy results from the growing baby, the amniotic fluid and placenta which surround and protect the foetus, additional fat stores, growing breast…
Gastro
22 Jul 2009
Pregnancy: Nausea and Vomiting
Pregnancy induced nausea and vomiting is an extremely common symptom, also referred to as morning sickness. It can occur at any time of the day…
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…
