I recently discussed the subject of pre -menstrual tension during my regular ‘spot’ on BBC television’s programme Pebble Mill At One. The result was the biggest postbag I have ever had on any medical subject! Which only goes to show that vast numbers of women want help and advice about pre-menstrual (and menstrual) problems. Fortunately, [...]

Charles Henderson, a prominent businessman, came to see me because he was troubled by mental exhaustion, mental confusion, and fatigue. He was a top executive of a large company who dictated to a battery of secretaries from morning to night. One of his secretaries pointed out to him that he did not give understandable dictation [...]

Bruises are made up of blood that has escaped from capillaries (tiny blood vessels) or larger blood vessels and can be seen through the skin. They vary from pinhead-size to several centimeters across. Bruises usually are black and blue in color. If they are near the skin’s surface, they appear maroon or purple. Bruises of [...]