As women we talk about everything - except this. Here goes. The change. The peri-menopause. Or the four or five years of confusion leading up to the menopause. Show more
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Why are most of Scotland's sexual health messages aimed at young people? As STIs in Scotland increase among over-45s, Edi Stark asks how best to defuse the middle-aged sex bomb. Show more
John Beattie investigates whether one of the long term effects of him playing years of rugby could be dementia. Show more
Anna Magnusson investigates why many older patients experience a lower standard of care than they expect. If respect is at the top of the agenda, why are so many complaining?
Edi Stark finds out about the emotional and physical realities of 'the snip' from two men who have undergone a vasectomy, plus she talks to medical experts about the procedure.
Pennie Taylor gets the latest information on swine flu. Should you send your children to nursery or school? How do you balance the risks if you're pregnant?
Medical Matters
Sleepless in Scotland
30 minutes
First broadcast: on BBC Radio OrkneyLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio Scotland Highlands and Islands
...Scotland. From the temptations of a 24-hour society to the light from a computer screen, Vic Galloway explores what stops Scots getting a good night's sleep. Show more
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Press Ups or Prozac
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First broadcast: on BBC Radio ShetlandLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio Scotland MW
One in four Scots is reported to feel depressed and one in ten of us take medication for it. Is exercise a realistic alternative to anti-depressants when treating depression? Show more
6/9. Cathy MacDonald interviews patients and experts on various medical conditions.
5/9. Cathy MacDonald speaks to people who suffer from Crohn's Disease, a debilitating condition which is on the increase in Scotland, and hears about recent advances in research. Show more
4/9. With statistics revealing a serious increase in alcohol related liver disease in Scotland, Cathy MacDonald explores what's causing this increase and what can be done about it.
3/9. How much do we know about what's in the food we eat? Cathy McDonald examines what colourings and preservatives are to be found in even the most innocuous of foods. Show more
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1/9. Cathy MacDonald reveals the cutting edge research aimed at finding a cure for ME, and explores some of the alternative therapies which have proved helpful for some sufferers. Show more
2/9. Cathy MacDonald discovers why the menopause can be a source of liberation and celebration. For generations of women it was a taboo subject but this is less the case nowadays. Show more
7/9. Cathy MacDonald reveals how a pioneering Scottish research project aims to help end insomniacs' restless nights.
8/9. Cathy MacDonald discovers the challenges of providing people with palliative care.
1/8. As the party dresses go back in the wardrobe Cathy MacDonald explores what health risks we're prepared to run for the sake of fashion. Show more
7/8. Cathy MacDonald finds out how ultrasound, originally used to detect flaws in tank armour, has become essential in almost every branch of medicine. Show more
5/8. Cathy MacDonald tracks the progress of two patients from Scotland's first drug abstinence programme as they begin to put their lives back together. Show more
6/8. 2007 saw one of the highest annual figures of new HIV infections in Scotland for 20 years. Presenter Cathy MacDonald finds out how Scotland is fighting against the increase. Show more