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Treating Cancer
What cancer treatments are available and how well do they work?
Unique Child Health Survey In Brazil
A report on a unique survey being carried out in Brazil into the health of children
Cancer - A Preventable Disease
Three quarters of all deaths from cancer could be prevented, so why aren't they?
Vaccinating Children - Saving Millions Of Lives
A report on childhood immunisation and why it is so important for health
Helping The Street Children Of Brazil
Gary Barker discusses his work in young people's projects across Brazil
Helping Children With Autism
How one woman is helping children with autism, often seen as unreachable and unteachable
Viruses - How To Fight Back
A report on viruses, the danger they pose and how we fight them
Encouraging Organ Donation
An investigation into organ donation and the struggle doctors face to find suitable donors
Cholera - And Other Water-Borne Diseases
A report on the diseases got from drinking, bathing and cooking with contaminated water
Water And Disease - River Blindness
A report on the disease onchocerciasis or River Blindness and other water-borne diseases
Healthy Bones - Preventing Osteoporosis
A report on bones and how to keep them strong and healthy
Under The Skin - Keeping Our Largest Organ Healthy
A report on how to protect and treat skin to keep it healthy
Travels Of The Mind - Kenya
A look at mental illness and how it is treated around the world
Travels Of The Mind - Belgium
A series of reports on the treatment of mental illness around the world
Travels Of The Mind - Russia
A series of reports on how mental illness is treated around the world
Travels Of The Mind - India
A series on how mental illness is treated throughout the world
International Centre Diarrhoeal Disease Research, Dakar
A report from International Centre for Diarrhoeal Disease Research in Dakar
An Interview With Dr Gro Harlem Brundtland
An interview with Dr Gro Harlem Brundtland as she retires from the WHO
Fighting AIDS in South Africa With Comedy
A report on how comedy is helping educate South African children about AIDS
Palliative Medical Care - Taking Care Of The Dying
A report on palliative medical care, which involves looking after terminally ill patients
Funding The Fight Against AIDS
The work of the Global HIV Prevention Group and The Gates Foundation in fighting AIDS
The Aboriginals Who Got Sick Of Moving
A look at the impact of forced migration on health, both physical and emotional
Sick Of Moving - Migration
A report on the physical health problems that are associated with migration
Drug Development - Part 4
Pharmacogenetics, the development of medicines tailored to our personal needs
Drug Development - Part 2
A look at why children and older people are often excluded from drug trials
Drug Development - Part 1
A look at why the 'one size fits all' approach to medicine may need to be reviewed
A Day In The Life Of A Vet - Donkey Clinic
A report from a donkey clinic in Central Ethiopia
A Day In The Life Of A Vet - The Alternative Vet
A day in the life of a vet who uses non-traditional methods of treatment for animals
A Day In The Life Of A Vet - Dubai Falcon Hospital
A report on the Dubai Falcon Hospital and the progression of avian medicine
A Day In The Life Of A Vet - On The Farm
A report featuring veterinarian Carl Pagett, who works with farm animals in Lancaster UK
Drug Development - Part 3
A look at genetics and culture affect how medicines affect different ethnic groups