Looking after yourself to boost the quality and length of your life
myDr contains thousands of articles on health information for you and your family. Here are a collection of articles that relate to issues that may affect the quality and length of your life.
The facts about bowel cancer
One person in 25 in Western societies will develop cancer in their lower bowel, so it pays to learn about bowel cancer and what you can do to try and prevent it. myDr has compiled over 10 articles to help you better understand the topic of bowel cancer.
Type 2 diabetes
Type 2 diabetes is increasily affecting young people. Learn how it develops and what steps you can take to help prevent type 2 diabetes. Find out who is at risk, how healthy eating can keep type 2 diabetes at bay, and the common symptoms of Type 2 diabetes mellitus.
Men's Health: Arthritis and Gout
Gout, a common type of arthritis, is around nine times more likely to occur in men than women. Learn about gout, its symptoms and tests to diagnose gout in myDr's special article on gout.
Women's Health: Iron in your body
The main role of iron is in the red blood cells of the body, where it is vital for our blood to complete its everyday functions. Find out how iron works in the bloodstream with our article on iron in the body.
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Cancer Care
Men's Health
Women's Health
Seniors' Health
3 April 2009
