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Sleep apnea
Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is the cessation of airflow during sleep, preventing air from entering the lungs due to an obstruction.
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How can eye injuries be prevented?
Injuries to the eyes are surprisingly common. In South Africa, most are caused by violence, motor vehicle accidents, alcoholism, poverty, and other social ills prevalent in many communities.
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Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) in older adults
Older adults have an increased risk of severe complications from the Respiratory Syncytial Virus, also known as RSV, because immune systems weaken as you grow older.
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Osteoporosis
Eating a healthy diet and exercising regularly can help slow or stop the loss of bone mass and help prevent fractures.
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Hypertension
High blood pressure, also known as hypertension, is a common condition in which the long-term force.
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Whooping cough
Whooping cough, also known as pertussis or the 100-day cough, is a highly contagious respiratory tract infection caused by the bacterium.
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Vasectomy
When it comes to family planning, a couple may consider a vasectomy. Those considering a vasectomy often have already decided that they don’t want any more children.
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Food poisoning?
Food poisoning, also called foodborne illness, is caused by eating contaminated food.
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Yellow fever
Yellow fever is a viral illness caused by the bite of a mosquito carrying the yellow fever virus.
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