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Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS)?
Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), better known as “spastic colon,” is a condition of the large intestine (colon).
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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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Is my child suffering from a cold or winter allergies?
Winter allergies and a cold are two different things; a common cold is a viral infection of a child’s nose and throat (upper respiratory tract).
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Hypertension
High blood pressure, also known as hypertension, is a common condition in which the long-term force.
Mental Health
Coping with depression at work
Depression is a mood disorder that causes a persistent feeling of sadness and loss of interest.
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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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What happens to your body once you stop smoking?
Deciding to stop smoking is challenging for most tobacco users as tobacco cravings or urges to smoke can be powerful.
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