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Household items for first aid

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Household items for first aid

What do a tea towel, frozen peas, a pillow, and cling film have in common? They are simple household objects that can all be used in a first aid situation.

19th June 2023

Health benefits of not smoking

Podcast

Health benefits of not smoking

Every year, 31st May marks World No Tobacco Day. In this Health Matters, Dr Michelle discusses the health benefits of quitting tobacco, and gives some top tips to make a quit attempt more successful.

7th June 2023

Breast Cancer screening in Switzerland

Podcast

Breast Cancer screening in Switzerland

For the fourth and final episode in her mini-series on breast cancer, Dr Michelle explains how breast cancer screening works in Switzerland.

31st May 2023

Breast Cancer and HRT

Podcast

Breast Cancer and HRT

New research has been published, showing that the benefits of hormone replacement therapy (HRT) generally outweigh any risks for most women.

17th May 2023

Breast cancer and hormones

Podcast

Breast cancer and hormones

In the second part of the mini-series on breast cancer, Dr Michelle looks at new evidence around the hormonal contraception and breast cancer risk.

11th May 2023

Breast cancer – be breast aware

Podcast

Breast cancer – be breast aware

Be breast aware by understanding the importance of breast self-examination in getting an early diagnosis of breast cancer.

5th May 2023

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