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Vitamins and minerals: What’s needed during pregnancy

Vitamins and minerals: What’s needed during pregnancy

To avoid poor nutrition, pregnant women must consume a range micronutrients, to maintain specific body functions. Micronutrient supplements may be necessary for women who are…

18 Jun 2010

Supplements For Healthy Sperm

Supplements For Healthy Sperm

Healthy males produce millions of sperm each day and only a few of these ever go on to fertilise an egg. Despite the abundance of…

07 May 2010

Oral mucositis (OM)

Oral mucositis (OM)

Oral mucositis refers to an inflammatory, erosive, and/or ulcerative process inside the mouth, which is usually caused by radiation or chemotherapy.

21 Oct 2009

Oral mucosa

Oral mucosa

The oral mucosa or "skin" inside the mouth covers most of the oral cavity apart from the teeth. It acts as a barrier and protects…

18 Oct 2009

Effect of Environmental Factors on Sperm Health

Effect of Environmental Factors on Sperm Health

Environmental factors which have evidence of an association with male infertility, include heat, radiation, chemicals and trauma.

23 Jul 2009

Travelling with Cancer

Travelling with Cancer

Travelling may allow you to transcend your illness for a while and view your life more positively, but travelling with cancer is not without risks…

26 Nov 2008

Growth Hormone for Weight Loss

Growth Hormone for Weight Loss

Growth hormone reduces obesity through its actions on two enzymes which control fat accumulation and the breakdown of stored triglycerides into free fatty acids.

15 Nov 2008

Cold and Flu Prevention

Cold and Flu Prevention

Cold and flu can be prevented, even during winter. A flu shot helps prevent flu, but there is no vaccine for the common cold so…

27 Jul 2008

New vaccine approach prevents/reverses diabetes in lab study

New vaccine approach prevents/reverses diabetes in lab study

Microspheres carrying targeted nucleic acid molecules fabricated in the laboratory have been shown to prevent and even reverse new-onset cases…

29 May 2008