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You know what this is like: itchy, red and pretty awful. Pink eye (aka conjunctivitis) is inflammation (redness and swelling) of the conjunctiva, the outer layer of the membrane that lines the eyelid and eye surface.  Pink eye can be very contagious for as long as two weeks after symptoms appear. Pink eye mostly develops […]

In this week’s episode of Hello Doctor, Dr Michael Mol chats to popular DJ and TV personality Mark Pilgrim. Mark’s broadcasting career started at the age of 12, and today he’s a decorated broadcaster, having won an MTN Radio Award for Best Commercial Music Show last year. What many people don’t know about Mark is […]

A farmer and politician from Colombia has been forced to undergo a penis amputation after he overdosed on Viagra, according to news reports. Admitting to a local newspaper, La Nciaon, that he had overdosed on Viagra to please his new girlfriend, the 66-year old man from Gigante, Huila, found that his penis had gone into […]

Whether you know ahead of time that you’ll have a high-risk pregnancy or you simply want to do whatever you can to prevent a high-risk pregnancy, stick to the basics.

A healthy diet during pregnancy will promote your baby’s growth and development, so it is important to understand which nutrients you need most and where to find them. The basic principles of healthy eating remain the same — get plenty of fruits, vegetables, whole grains, lean protein and supplements, such as folic acid. Lack of […]

You’ve been exercising regularly and eating all the right things at the right time, but you’re still not losing weight. Sure, your pants are a little looser around the bum and thighs, but the scale’s still saying that you weigh the same. So what’s stopping you from reaching your weight goal? Here are 3 of […]

During pregnancy, extra protein is very beneficial.

The basic principles of healthy eating remain the same for when you are pregnant, viz. include plenty of fruits, vegetables, whole grains, lean protein and supplements, such as folic acid, found in broccoli.

The thyroid gland is one of the largest endocrine glands in your body, it’s about the size of your 2 thumbs held together in a “V” shape, and it weighs around 60g. The Thyroid gland is found in the front part of your neck, and is responsible for a number of vital functions: the hormones […]

Amazingly, you have only around a 20% chance of conceiving each month – and this is only if everything is working as it should be. This percentage decreases with certain factors like increasing age (especially over 30), certain medical conditions and medication, being overweight, smoking and lack of exercise. Around 70 % of couples who […]

Yikes! A recent study showed that over the past 50 years our consumption of chocolate has doubled – to nearly 11kg a year – and that’s not including any other sugary sweet foods we indulge in. Be honest, could this be you? Most people enjoy a little sweet treat every now and again, and we […]

Many effective treatments exist for persisting headaches, including over-the-counter medication, biofeedback, injections and implants, depending upon the precise type of headache. Botox also provides a useful means of effectively and safely treating headaches.  Try these useful tips the next time you experience a headache! Apply an ice pack to the painful area of your head. […]