Too much salt can lead to serious health problems
July 5, 2024
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Too much salt can lead to serious health problems. Our body needs a certain amount of sodium, which is found in salt (sodium chloride), but
Interstitial cystitis causes bladder pressure and pelvic pain
July 5, 2024
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Interstitial cystitis, or bladder pain syndrome (BPS), is a chronic condition that causes bladder pressure and pain and sometimes pelvic pain. The level of pain
Drinking plenty of water helps prevent Urinary Tract Infections
July 5, 2024
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A urinary tract infection (UTI) is an infection in any part of the urinary system. This could be the kidneys, ureters, bladder or urethra. Most
Nail biting or injury to finger can result in painful infection
July 5, 2024
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Paronychia is an infection of the tissue adjacent to a nail, generally at the edge of a fingernail on the side or at the bottom
E. coli infections can be serious for young children and elderly
July 5, 2024
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Escherichia coli (E. coli) are bacteria that normally live in the intestines. While most are harmless, certain strains known as Shiga toxin-producing E. coli can
Routine medical check-ups help maintain optimal health
July 2, 2024
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Regular health checks can be important for determining your risk of various diseases and detecting health conditions that have not yet resulted in any obvious
Be prepared for winter to avoid winter illnesses
May 24, 2024
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Winter is just around the corner. Some believe it may already be here. With the cold weather comes an increased risk of colds, flu and
Medication and exercise help relieve arthritis symptoms
March 6, 2024
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Arthritis is a painful condition. The main symptoms of arthritis are pain or stiffness in one or more body joints. The pain may be mild
Over-use of antibiotics can result in drug resistant bacteria
February 23, 2024
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Antibiotics are an effective way to treat or prevent many bacterial infections. However, over-use of them can result in bacteria becoming resistant to them, rendering
Correct use of medication important for controlling asthma
February 23, 2024
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Asthma affects millions of adults and children worldwide, an estimated 262 million people in 2019, 461 000 of whom died, according to the World Health
