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Baby brain
Mayo Clinic defines baby brain as the cognitive changes, particularly forgetfulness, during pregnancy or shortly after becoming a mother.
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ADHD: Separating fact from fiction
Did you know that Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) affects approximately 1 in 20 children globally? Yet despite its prevalence, few medical conditions generate as much debate and discussion as ADHD. From playground conversations to professional settings, everyone seems to have their own theory about what ADHD is – and isn’t.
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When your heart skips a beat: Understanding cardiac arrhythmia
Have you ever felt your heart flutter, race, or pause unexpectedly? That sensation of your heart “skipping a beat” isn’t just a poetic expression—it can be a real medical condition.
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Understanding the leading causes of blindness: A patient’s guide
Vision is one of our most precious senses, yet millions of people worldwide suffer from visual impairment and blindness. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), at least 2.2 billion people globally have a vision impairment, with at least 1 billion of these cases being preventable or yet to be addressed.
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Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) – more than just a smoker’s cough.
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a common, life-threatening lung disease that restricts airflow and causes breathing difficulties, often resulting from damage to the airways and lungs.
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Diabetes: The importance of a healthy lifestyle
Type 2 Diabetes, also known as adult-onset diabetes, doesn’t have a single cause. It’s a complex mix of genetic factors and lifestyle choices. However, there’s good news! By making lifestyle changes like improving your diet and increasing physical activity, you can cut your risk of developing diabetes by 50% if you’re at high risk. Embracing a healthy eating plan, staying active, managing your weight, and quitting smoking are all investments in your health with endless benefits.
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Tuberculosis (TB)
Worldwide, tuberculosis (TB) is the second leading infectious killer after COVID-19 (above HIV and AIDS). Every year, TB claims the lives of nearly 1.5 million people around the world.
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Oral cancer
Mouth cancer or oral cancer, can occur anywhere in the mouth. It mainly occurs after the age of 40, and the risk is more than twice as high in men as it is in women.
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