One in every three deaths in Britain is caused by heart disease with a total of 208 000 people dying of the disease every year. This makes heart disease the leading killer in the U.K. …
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Infections are quite common across all age groups and sexes. They range from minor sniffles to more serious cases that can be life threatening. Infections are caused by various micro-organisms. These are fungi, bacteria and …
The human papillomavirus is present in nearly every adult. There are more than 100 types of HPV, most of which are quite harmless in the body. However, a few strains are the leading cause of …
Epilepsy occurs when the brain’s normal electrical activity is disturbed. It is characterized by seizures and/or periods of altered consciousness. Once you have been diagnosed with epilepsy, it is possible to find a way of …
Dandruff is formed from dead skin cells in the scalp. They form when we lose more dry skin than normal. This happens when the scalp is either too dry or too oily. It is caused …
Back pain for most people, is a constant disturbance that disrupts normal routine and forces them to take a bed rest. Often times, back pain is a recurrent, chronic problem. It is usually caused by …
For a first-time mother, the cry of a baby can be distressing, especially because the baby spends almost 7% of the day crying! With a little insight, you should be able to understand what the …
Obesity is one of the most difficult conditions to bring under control. It becomes harder when one is affected while still a child. As a parent, you can actually help prevent this progressive weight gain …
Asthma is a manageable condition with different treatment plans. Different people use different treatment plans depending on their lifestyle and other relevant factors. Here are the categories:
Inhalers
These are the most common forms of treatments for …
Stroke, which results from the formation of a blood clot or bursting of a blood vessel in the brain, is a life threatening disease which often claims the lives of sufferers, especially where help is …
Acne can make you suffer bouts of low self-esteem. Worse, those zits tend to pop up when you are planning to go out later in the evening or two days to a big event! It …