Neuro-endocrine Tumours arise from the cells that produce hormones in the endocrine system. Channel 9 wondered how often these tumours can be misdiagnosed, following the death of Soul Queen Aretha Franklin. As Dr Tamara Hunter … Read More
Dr Tamara Hunter on Meningococcal Disease
Meningococcal Disease is a bacteria that lives in tissues of the back of the throat and the nose. It can only be transferred if you cough on someone. When it gets into the tissue that … Read More
Dr Tamara Hunter on Heart Attacks and Keeping your Heart Healthy
Your heart is the hardest working muscle in the human body and did you know that less sleep you have, the greater the risk of a heart attack? In this video, Dr Hunter discusses how … Read More
Dr Tamara Hunter on Menopause in Men – Andropause
It’s not as publicised as much as Menopause, but there is a male equivalent which causes a gradual reduction in testosterone. It is called Andropause. Firstly, Menopause is when the cycles stop in a woman … Read More
Dr Tamara Hunter on Excessive Drinking in your 50s and 60s
After a busy day at work, settling in with a few glasses of wine in the evening in your 50s and 60s is considered normal. However, there has been an increase in the rate of … Read More
Dr Tamara Hunter on the Ketogenic “Keto” Diet
A new diet is trending with those who want to lose weight and it’s called the Keto diet – it is in high fat and low in carbohydrates. But is it worth your effort and … Read More
Dr Tamara Hunter on Gut Health and Microbiomes
As the saying goes “You are what you eat”, and the latest buzz word when it comes to gut health is Microbiome. It is the good bacteria that live in our bowels. Researchers are now … Read More
Dr Tamara Hunter on Endometriosis Treatment
New details have emerged for the treatment of endometriosis and it appears that diet plays a role. The exact cause of Endometriosis is unknown but according to Dr Hunter, it can be defined and caused … Read More
Dr Tamara Hunter on on Hormone Replacement for Menopause
Women can now take hormone replacement pills for menopause without worrying it will shorten their lifespan. That’s according to a new survey which has found that the therapy led to no extra deaths over 2 … Read More
Dr Tamara Hunter on keeping fit and healthy over 40
Being healthy over 40, exercising and keeping fit, can become more than a challenge as we get older. In this video, Dr Hunter explains why it is important to stay fit and healthy over 40, … Read More