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Lactose Intolerance – the lowdown

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Lactose Intolerance – the lowdown

Continuing her lowdown on food allergy and intolerance, Dr Michelle explains about lactose intolerance – something affecting between 4 and 17% of northern Europeans

13th February 2019

Why are food allergies increasing?

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Why are food allergies increasing?

Dr Michelle continues her guide to food allergy and intolerance, this time looking at possible reasons why food allergy is increasing and whether you should avoid certain foods during pregnancy and in early childhood.

6th February 2019

The difference between food allergy and food intolerance

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The difference between food allergy and food intolerance

In part 1 of her food allergy series, Dr Michelle looks at the difference between the two problems and some Swiss statistics.

30th January 2019

Dr Michelle’s Mountain Antics……and post-event reflections

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Dr Michelle’s Mountain Antics……and post-event reflections

My ski season didn’t get off to a great start this winter. On the 15th December – my first proper ski day – I managed to fall and break my right ankle. For those who know me, I’m an avid skier, so this is a huge blow to me and my ski season! That day, […]

24th January 2019

Michelle’s Mountain Antics

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Michelle’s Mountain Antics

Dr Michelle’s Mountain Antics….hear about Michelle’s broken ankle at the start of the ski season and some of her reflections after the event. For more information about REGA patronage, visit https://www.rega.ch/en/home.aspx

23rd January 2019

HIV/AIDS Part III

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HIV/AIDS Part III

Dr Michelle brings us the final part in her series on HIV/AIDS, this time discussing prevention, including taking medication to protect from infection.

22nd January 2019

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