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.
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…
Children's health
08 Jul 2009
Good bugs in pregnancy ward off infant allergy
Giving probiotics to women in the final weeks of pregnancy leads to a healthy gut flora in their babies and may reduce the risk of eczema in young children. Studies have shown that giving probiotics to pregnant women and newborns can reduce eczema by 50 per cent at two years…
Children's health
07 Jul 2009
Pregnancy: Food for Two
Dr Joe talks about healthy preganncy diets, including pregnancy nutritional requirements, what to eat when pregnant, and foods to avoid when pregnancy.
Children's health
07 Jul 2009
Pregnancy and Exercise
For the most part, life goes on as normal during pregnancy, including being active. There are a few exceptions and a few things to think…
Hormones
07 Jul 2009
Sex
Sex is common but often causes anxiety or stress related to body image and pregnancy. Dr Joe talks about how to have a good sex…
Fitness
03 Jul 2009
Fitness and Exercise
Fitness: Being active and exercising is very important for health. Physical exercise can be as easy as finding a total of 30 minutes of activity…
Hormones
18 Jun 2009
Effect of Diet on Sperm
Unhealthy eating patterns, including excessive total calorie intake and excessive fat and sugar intake, are associated with sub-optimal sperm production and/or infertility in men.
