Dr. In The House

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...

 A doctor’s ethics dictate that they do good and do no harm. Yet reality is much more complicated when it comes to treating underage patients who disagree with the choices of their guardians--how then...

The human papillomavirus (HPV) is a very common virus. If the virus is not cleared, infection can lead to orophayngeal cancer, as well as cancers in the cervix, anal and penile regions. Vaccinating against...

For many women, menopause can be a difficult change to accept. As the hormones oestrogen and progesterone drop, women experience a host of unpleasant sensation, including hot flashes, vaginal dryness,...

If three women in your family were diagnosed with breast or ovarian cancer  before the age of 60 , and eventually died from the illness - would you want to know your risk ? And knowing it ,  what would...

In May 2014, governments at the World Health Assembly announced their ambition to end the global tuberculosis epidemic by 2035. With odds stacked heavily against public health practitioners--TB killed 1.5...

As men age, their testosterones drop, leading to an associated rise in risks of obesity and diabetes. On the other hand, high testosterone levels are also linked to cardiovascular diseases. Now, a new...

Whether you have a double chin all the time or just in really unflattering Facebook photos, science could soon solve that unsightly problem for you. And surgery or diet is not even needed. The future of...