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Health Checks for the over 40s

Dr Mark Porter leads a debate on health checks for the over 40s.

• 26 mins

Knees

Dr Mark Porter looks at knee injuries and how to treat them.

• 26 mins

Sun and Skin

Dr Mark Porter weighs up the benefits of sunshine against the harm it can do to our skin.

• 26 mins

Prostate Problems

Dr Mark Porter looks at diagnosis and treatment of prostate problems.

• 30 mins

Back Problems

Dr Mark Porter reports on treatment for back problems, including his own.

• 26 mins

Physical Pain

Dr Mark Porter reports on the latest findings about the experience of physical pain.

• 26 mins

Gardening

Dr Mark Porter investigates what harm we can do to ourselves in the garden.

• 26 mins

Bariatric Surgery

Dr Mark Porter talks to a patient and her surgeon about controversial weight loss surgery.

• 26 mins

Aneurysms

Dr Mark Porter investigates aneurysms, swellings in blood vessels anywhere in the body.

• 26 mins

Urology

Dr Mark Porter investigates the latest treatments for problems in the urinary tract.

• 26 mins

Poisons

Dr Mark Porter visits the Royal Victoria Infirmary Poisons Unit in Newcastle.

• 30 mins

Hair

Dr Mark Porter looks at common problems of hair, from greying to dandruff and baldness.

• 30 mins

HPV

Dr Mark Porter is joined by Dr Anne Szarewski to discuss the HPV family of viruses.

• 30 mins

Abortion

Dr Mark Porter investigates the medical and psychological aspects of abortion.

• 30 mins

Taste

Dr Mark Porter investigates the relationship between smell and taste.

• 30 mins

Antibiotics

Dr Mark Porter studies the latest guidelines on antibiotic prescriptions for ear ache.

• 30 mins

Sudden Infant Death Syndrome

Dr Mark Porter explores the science behind the dramatic cut in the number of cot deaths.

• 30 mins

Insects

Dr Mark Porter finds out about how to avoid and treat diseases caused by insects.

• 30 mins

Appendicitis

Dr Mark Porter examines the diagnosis and treatment of appendicitis.

• 30 mins

Heart Attacks

Dr Mark Porter examines emergency procedures for heart attacks.

• 30 mins

The Ovary

Dr Mark Porter reports on the ovary: from fertility to screening trials for ovarian cancer

• 30 mins

Emergency Services

Dr Mark Porter joins ambulance crews as they go out to calls.

• 30 mins

Occupational Health

Dr Mark Porter explores men's health in the workplace.

• 30 mins

Food Intolerance

Dr Mark Porter reports on food intolerance.

• 30 mins

Strokes

Dr Mark Porter visits Glasgow where doctors have pioneered a new treatment for strokes.

• 30 mins

Swine Flu

Dr Mark Porter examines the outbreak of swine flu.

• 30 mins

Cerebral Palsy

Dr Mark Porter discusses the causes and treatments for cerebral palsy.

• 30 mins

Breast Health

Dr Mark Porter explores the latest treatments for breast problems.

• 30 mins

Surgery

Dr Mark Porter investigates the past and future of surgery.

• 30 mins

Communication

Dr Mark Porter explores how to improve communication between medics and patients.

• 30 mins