Dr Mark Porter investigates health issues of the day. Read more
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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.
Physical Pain
Dr Mark Porter reports on the latest findings about the experience of physical pain.
Gardening
Dr Mark Porter investigates what harm we can do to ourselves in the garden.
Bariatric Surgery
Dr Mark Porter talks to a patient and her surgeon about controversial weight loss surgery.
Aneurysms
Dr Mark Porter investigates aneurysms, swellings in blood vessels anywhere in the body.
Urology
Dr Mark Porter investigates the latest treatments for problems in the urinary tract.
Poisons
Dr Mark Porter visits the Royal Victoria Infirmary Poisons Unit in Newcastle.
Hair
Dr Mark Porter looks at common problems of hair, from greying to dandruff and baldness.
HPV
Dr Mark Porter is joined by Dr Anne Szarewski to discuss the HPV family of viruses.
Abortion
Dr Mark Porter investigates the medical and psychological aspects of abortion.
Taste
Dr Mark Porter investigates the relationship between smell and taste.
Antibiotics
Dr Mark Porter studies the latest guidelines on antibiotic prescriptions for ear ache.
Sudden Infant Death Syndrome
Dr Mark Porter explores the science behind the dramatic cut in the number of cot deaths.
Insects
Dr Mark Porter finds out about how to avoid and treat diseases caused by insects.
Appendicitis
Dr Mark Porter examines the diagnosis and treatment of appendicitis.
Heart Attacks
Dr Mark Porter examines emergency procedures for heart attacks.
The Ovary
Dr Mark Porter reports on the ovary: from fertility to screening trials for ovarian cancer
Emergency Services
Dr Mark Porter joins ambulance crews as they go out to calls.
Occupational Health
Dr Mark Porter explores men's health in the workplace.
Food Intolerance
Dr Mark Porter reports on food intolerance.
Strokes
Dr Mark Porter visits Glasgow where doctors have pioneered a new treatment for strokes.
Swine Flu
Dr Mark Porter examines the outbreak of swine flu.
Cerebral Palsy
Dr Mark Porter discusses the causes and treatments for cerebral palsy.
Breast Health
Dr Mark Porter explores the latest treatments for breast problems.