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Articles and Features : October 2007

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Prostate cancer: What is a PSA test?
Prostate cancer check
The PSA test is a blood test which helps to detect prostate cancer.  How does it work, how effective is it and what are the pros and cons of having it done?   This article is written by...
Hair loss: causes, treatments and transplants
Hair loss – what are the treatments?
Hair loss (alopecia) is thought to affect 10 million men and women in the UK.  What can you do to maintain your 'crowning glory' and do any of the 'wonder drugs' work?   This article is...
Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS): causes, symptoms and treatment
Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a chronic bowel disorder and a common condition for many people today. Is modern day stress the main cause?   What are the symptoms, and how can it be...
Body Mass Index calculation
Body Mass Index (BMI) weighing scales
BMI (Body Mass Index) is a mathematical formula used by health professionals to establish whether a person is a healthy weight for their height.  Here's how to calculate your BMI , and how it can...
Bowel cancer treatment: reduce the risks
Bowel cancer prevention: eat plenty of green veget
Bowel cancer (also known as colorectal cancer ) is the second largest cause of cancer deaths in the UK.  It's also one of the most difficult to talk about - but if diagnosed early it can be...
I’ve been referred to a breast cancer specialist - what can I expect?
breast exam
Being referred to see a consultant because of a breast problem is, understandably, a very worrying time for many women (or men for that matter).   Fortunately most people we see do not have...