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What is caffeine? Caffeine is a stimulant naturally found in tea, coffee, and cacao plants, that stimulates the brain and…

What is a glucometer? A glucometer is a portable medical device which can be used by diabetics for home blood…

Do you know a friend or relative with diabetes? This disease is currently a serious concern worldwide and is a…

In recent years, the practice of going vegetarian or vegan has caught on. Adopting such a plant-based diet is an…

Glaucoma is a disease of the eye that damages the optic nerve. Accumulation of fluid in the frontal region of…

Healthcare professionals can help you or your family members in smoking cessation, by using an appropriate framework and asking the…

World Hypertension Day is held on the 17 May of every year. This year’s theme for World Hypertension Day is…

The pneumococcal vaccine lowers the risk of being infected with pneumococcal disease, a major cause of morbidity and mortality worldwide.…

Influenza is an acute, contagious disease affecting the nose, throat and lungs, otherwise known as the respiratory tract. It is…

Having an alcoholic drink or two is often unavoidable in social settings, or simply as a means to unwind and…