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The Hip
Dr Mark Porter investigates the mechanics of the hip joint.
Cervical Cancer
Dr Mark Porter explores vaccines against human papilloma virus, a cause of cervical cancer
Lung Cancer and the Smoking Ban
Dr Mark Porter assesses the impact of the forthcoming ban on smoking in enclosed spaces.
Me and My Operation
Mark Porter asks how a patient can prepare for an operation and how to speed up recovery.
Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Dr Mark Porter looks at Irritable Bowel Syndrome and how it is best treated.
The Sex Lives of Us
Dr Mark Porter looks at sexual dysfunction and the ways in which it can be treated.
Feet
Dr Mark Porter explores common foot ailments and reports on the latest treatments.
Headaches
Dr Mark Porter explores headaches and their causes.
Alzheimer's Disease
Dr Mark Porter finds out about the latest research into Alzheimer's Disease.
Statins
Dr Mark Porter looks at statins, drugs that lower the levels of cholesterol in the blood.
Birmingham Children's Hospital
Dr Mark Porter visits a new burns unit at Birmingham Children's Hospital.
Meningitis
Dr Mark Porter reports on the latest advice on how to diagnose and treat meningitis.
ME
Mark Porter joins Dr Esther Crawley to look at teenage cases of ME.
The Vocal Chords
Dr Mark Porter looks at problems with the vocal cords.
Down's Syndrome
Dr Mark Porter looks at recent advances in the treatment of Down's Syndrome.
Organ Transplants
Dr Mark Porter explores what life is like after having a transplanted organ.
Metabolic Syndrome
Dr Mark Porter looks at Metabolic Syndrome, which can herald diabetes and heart disease.
Side Effects
Dr Mark Porter and guests discuss how to deal with the side effects of medication.
Superbugs
Dr Mark Porter looks at the problem of superbugs in hospitals.
Cystic Fibrosis
Dr Mark Porter looks at cystic fibrosis and current research offering hope of a cure.
Liver Disease
Dr Mark Porter looks at liver disease with Professor Humphrey Hodgson.
Fainting
Dr Mark Porter looks at fainting, why it happens and how we learn to cope with it.
Thyroid
Dr Mark Porter looks at problems that occur with abnormal activity of the thyroid gland.
Herpes Viruses
Dr Mark Porter investigates health issues of the day.
Bowel Cancer
Dr Mark Porter explores a pilot scheme in Yeovil to treat colo-rectal cancer.
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Dr Mark Porter reports on the latest treatments for rheumatoid arthritis.
Health Checks for the over 40s
Dr Mark Porter leads a debate on health checks for the over 40s.
Knees
Dr Mark Porter looks at knee injuries and how to treat them.
Sun and Skin
Dr Mark Porter weighs up the benefits of sunshine against the harm it can do to our skin.
Prostate Problems
Dr Mark Porter looks at diagnosis and treatment of prostate problems.
Back Problems
Dr Mark Porter reports on treatment for back problems, including his own.