Dr Sindi van Zyl is in the house! Learn about all sorts of medical stuff and ask the doctor about anything - nothing is too awkward for Dr Sindi to answer. All topics are tackled and discussed with various experts.
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English South AfricaHealth & FitnessAuthored by Dr Sindi van Zyl
Dr Jonathan speaks to Katharine Child from The Times for the weekly health hews. He is then joined in studio by psychiatrist Laila Parule to chat about Attention Deficit Disorder.
Cancer, Epilepsy, MS, and Alzheimer’s are all diseases we hear about daily. But what about the rare diseases in society that affect such a small portion of the population that we never hear about them. Well today we do, Kelly du Plessis who is the chairperson of the South African…
"Get to know your body, it's a temple." Dr Jonathan chats to breast surgeon Dr Carol Benn about breast cancer, how to deal with being diagnosed, seeing a specialist, treatment, body image and coping with the disease.
Dr Jonathan takes a break today but fortunately we have HIV Clinician and self-proclaimed future Minister of Health – Dr Sindi Van Zyl coming in to hold down the fort. She is joined by Jens W Pedersen from Doctors Without Borders and he tells us about his first hand experience…
Doctor Jonathan Witt answers health-related questions from the CliffCentral staff, we find out why most doctors prefer planned births and we talk a little but too much about Mike Flax's sperm and his plan to get it tested.
While Dr Jonathan is away we have another Jonathan standing in. He is joined in studio by clinical psychologists Cindy Strydom and Bronwyn Wood. Together they discuss mental disorders, how one gets diagnosed, what signs to look for, what to say and what not to say to a sufferer? Are…
What happens when Ebola meets HIV/Aids? Dr. Jonathan Witt is joined in studio by renowned HIV researcher and infectious disease specialist - Professor Francois Venter. They discuss the Ebola vaccine testing and other health related issues.
Another episode of health news with Katharine Child from The Times. Sheila Kendal from the Motor Neurone Disease Association of South Africa chats about the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge.
Stand in presenter, Jonathan Sinclair, is in studio with Cito Otto and JR talking about 'We Believe In You' - a tribute song and music video to honour our health heroes, featuring an all-star collaboration. He also speaks to Tony Paladin, a biokineticist.
Dr Adam Hirschmann speaks to Katharine Child who gives us the latest on health news. He also speaks to Dr Yossi Unterslak, a gynecologist from the Chris Hani Baragwanath Hospital about everything pertaining to vaginas.
The Health Hour today profiled Cassey Chambers from the South African Depression and Anxiety Group. The doctor also examined whether it’s safe to medicate children with depression
Dr Jonathan is joined by Nechama Brodie to discuss LCHF and the controversy around this topical diet.
25 Jun 2014 7AM
57 min
60 – 79
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