Dr. In The House

Age-related macular degeneration is responsible for severe vision loss in developed countries. When our eyes fail, the world slips into a blur and darkness, and life dims. English surgeons however,...

Eight months ago, South African doctors successfully transplanted a penis onto a 21-year old man who wasted little time in using his new member. Two months ago, we learned that the man’s girlfriend is...

Scientists have just engineered viruses to kill skin cancer cells. This study, led by the Institute of Cancer Research in the United Kingdom, reports the new method as a breakthrough that can cure skin...

Since 1998, the drug Viagra had been prescribed to more than 23 million men worldwide to help them treat erectile dysfunction. And is expected of any drug that treats one aspect of our body, it changes...

In the UK, a boy who was left disabled during birth could receive record £15m compensation by the NHS. Medics failed to pick up 'abnormal changes' during the latter stages of his mother's labour. James...

In conjunction with Father's Day, we explore the psychology and physiology of fatherhood with Dr George Lee and Dr Michael Menke, a psychological scientist. Combining theirs and callers' experience of...

A study suggests the chances of having a heart attack, stroke or dying young may be hidden in the palm of your hand. Researchers said their findings showed that muscle strength is a strong predictor of...

Pancreatic cancer is one of the deadliest. Almost no patients surviving more than 5 years after diagnosis. Still, early detection can improve treatment and quality of life. What are the warning signs and...

Allergies are a serious concern and unfortunately, allergens come in all forms. Peanuts, prawns, pollen, penicillin. Even sweat and semen. Conventionally, we are told to avoid allergens, but a new study...

We explore a study that shows a simple breath test could help predict whether people with gut problems are at high risk of developing stomach cancers. It relies on the idea that people with cancer may have...