THE BIG C - Advances but more research needed
The big 'C', cancer, still triggers fear and dread. Maybe, it is because we have so little control over this disease. We can follow all the healthy lifestyle recommendations for weight management, diet, exercise and other risk-reducing behaviours and still have a cancer growing somewhere...
Life goes on after GENITAL HERPES
I often have the responsibility of informing a woman that she has genital herpes.Her response is often the same - sadness. Sometimes she is tearful and wonders how the infection was acquired. She often also worries about her partner and future pregnancies.
Men should be concerned about climate change
What is climate change? Climate change is the change in local and global climate, which can be directly or indirectly attributed to human activity. Human activity result in changes in the composition of the global atmosphere causing unusual climatic events. Destruction of forests...
Living and coping with cancer
Beyond the shock, anger and denialIt sometimes starts with a suspicion. A swelling, unexplained weight loss, loss of appetite or another problem. Edward went to discuss the results of a blood test with his doctor. The doctor (a woman) hesitated. Tears were in her eyes...
Fat is good for you... but in small doses
FAT IS one of the major nutrients needed by us for optimal nutrition.It is the best source of energy with one gram contributing nine calories compared to four from protein and carbohydrates. It also is the carrier for 'must have' fat soluble vitamins and is a vital part...
Letters - Married but living alone
Dear Dr Abel, I WAS so happy for this article.My situation is a little different, but I have accepted it. I have dated a couple of times, but these dates just don't mature into anything as most times the men are seeing someone else, and I certainly don't want one of those.
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