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Cataract
A cataract is a frosting or clouding of the lens inside the eye. The most common cause is ageing but may be accelerated by diabetes or eye trauma.
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Baby cavities
First appears as white spots on the front teeth. They can then rapidly progress to brown or black cavities on the teeth.
Health Conditions
Male Pattern Baldness
A receding hairline or a bald patch’s arrival can dramatically affect a man’s confidence and body image.
Medical
Hepatitis
About 500 million people are currently infected with chronic Hepatitis B or C.
Health Conditions
Acne
Acne is a skin condition that involves the oil glands at the base of hair follicles.
Health Conditions
Baby colic
No other common condition in infants generates as much anxiety, concern, frustration and even anger as colic.
Medical
Rheumatology
No, it is not only arthritis…
There are more than 100 rheumatic diseases, some being more common than others.
Dental
Gum disease
Gum disease begins when plaque bacteria build-up at and below the gum margin.
Dental
Occlusal disease
Occlusal disease is caused by an imbalance between the teeth, the chewing muscles and the jaw.
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