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Allergies: a growing concern
The rise of allergic disorders in the last few
decades
might result from a combination of multiple factors, including genetic,
biologic, and environmental.
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Diabetes: why does it develop?
What are the causes of diabetes ?
Read about the difference between type-1 and type-2 diabetes.
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Back pain: when to see a doctor
The difference between acute and chronic back pain, their causes and treatments.
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Diarrhea: what can cause it?
Get insights about its causes, symptoms and treatment as welll as the difference
between acute versus chronic diarrhea.
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BMI: how is it related to health risk?
The importance of calculating BMI to assess obesity and the risk of
obesity-related diseases.
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Ear infections: a common childhood illness
Ear infections are the most common diseases in infants and children under three
years old.
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Breast Cancer: is it still a major cause of
cancer death among women?
Trends of breast cancer incidence and the cure
perspectives
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What exactly is eczema?
Definition, types and treatment of eczema
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Burns: when emergency care is necessary
How burns are classified and how they can be treated according to their severity.
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Flu: when vaccination is needed
Find out about seasonal flu: its symptoms, complications, treatment and
prevention.
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Cholesterol
Is Cholesterol necessarily bad for your health?
Find out how Cholesterol works within the body and how it can affect your
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Fractures: who are the most susceptible groups?
What are the Incidence, symptoms and treatment of bone fractures.
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Eating disorders: a
growing concern
How to manage eating disorders
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H1N1:
the global situation
Situation update on H1N1 influenza virus and essential information to prevent
getting it.
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How to cope with arthritis pain
An overview of
the traditional and alternative therapies to fight arthritis pain.
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Health safety when travelling to
tropical areas
Which
preventive and safety measures should you take when travelling to tropical areas
to avoid tropical diseases.
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Memory problems: is it Alzheimer’s?
Recognizing Alzheimer’s symptoms and
differentiating them from forgetfulness from other conditions
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How to cope with depression
An overview on the symptoms and treatment options for depression.
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The remedies for asthma
What causes asthma? And how can this chronic inflammatory condition be treated
and controlled?
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Moderate daily exercise and good
health
Understand
the benefits of regular moderate exercise on your health.
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Vertigo: when to see a doctor
A review on the causes, symptoms and treatment of vertigo.
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Pete Sampras:
an excellent example of how to live with thalassemia
Causes, symptoms and treatment of thalassemia, the disease
affecting the number one tennis player Pete Sampras.
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What is cancer?
Here is an explanation of what
cancer is and the difference between benign and malignant tumors.
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Short sightedness (myopia): one of the most common
vision problems
Learn more about myopia causes, symptoms and treatment options.
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Crohn’s
Disease: what is it?
A review on Crohn’s disease, its causes, symptoms and
treatment options.
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Snake bites: first aid
What to do and not to do after being bitten by a poisonous snake.
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Dehydration:
when the body needs more water
Find out how important
the water is for human life and health, and its balance throughout the body.
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The health benefits of fruit in your
diet
The many nutritional and health benefits of eating fresh fruit.
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What are seizures?
An overview on epilepsy, seizures and their treatment.
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Brain tumors: are there any known risk
factors?
Find out about the risk factors, symptoms and treatment of brain tumors.
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