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Malaria: Symptoms, Prevention and Treatment
Malaria is a life-threatening disease transmitted by the bite of the parasitic Anopheles mosquito, usually between dusk and dawn. Two billion people risk contracting malaria
Alcohol: Which is “Better”?
Having an alcoholic drink or two is often unavoidable in social settings, or simply as a means to unwind and relax. While heavy consumption is
Back Pain – Causes and Management
Though under-reported, back pain is quite common among adults. Studies have shown that 4 out of 5 adults encounter debilitating back pain which disrupts daily
Reducing Myopia Progression
Myopia is prevalent in many societies and causes a significant public health cost. Reducing myopia progression, especially the age of onset of myopia is of
Defining Bipolar Disorder
Just like other mental disorders, individuals who have bipolar disorder (BD) are often misunderstood, isolated, and unaware. BD affects their thought processes, activity levels, perception,
Tuberculosis: the tug with COVID-19
Because of the COVID-19 pandemic, a lot of people have overlooked other conditions that still contribute to daily mortality and hospitalisation all over the world.
Epilepsy: Causes, Triggers, Types
A seizure is an abnormal surge in electrical activity in the brain which may affect a person’s consciousness, movements, sensations, emotions or behaviour. A seizure
Down Syndrome: Seeing the Ability in Disability
Children with Down syndrome have been portrayed differently by the media over the years. This article captures the essence of the condition, as well as
Sleep Apnea
Sleep apnea is a sleep condition in which breathing stops for short periods, usually 10 seconds or more at the time of sleep. These short-term
India’s COVID-19 Vaccine Status
India, the second-largest populous country in the world, did not let time slip by catching onto the vaccination roll-out along with the rest of the
Philippines among the last Asian countries to start Covid-19 Vaccine
600,000 doses of China-donated Sinovac vaccine arrived in the Philippines last Monday, March 1, 2021. This was the first launch to cover 100 million citizens.
Preparing for a Botox Procedure
So, the decision has been made to proceed with getting Botox injections. Whether it be for medical or cosmetic reasons, here are some important things
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