Managing severe pain of sickle cell disease is a challenge, insists a study
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Managing severe pain of sickle cell disease is a challenge, insists a study

Researchers from Johns Hopkins recently reported the challenges of managing pain in some individuals...
Bacterial pneumonia far more dangerous to the heart than viral pneumonia, study finds
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Bacterial pneumonia far more dangerous to the heart than viral pneumonia, study finds

Different types of infections such as bacteria, viruses and fungi can cause lung infection, which ia...
HEART ATTACK
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HEART ATTACK

A heart attack happens when blood flow to the heart muscle cells is blocked or insufficient. Symptom...
PROSTATE CANCER
Men’s Health Cancer

PROSTATE CANCER

Summary The prostate is a body part found only in males. It contributes to semen production. Prostat...
What is Sleep Apnea and how to manage it effectively?
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What is Sleep Apnea and how to manage it effectively?

If you have a tendency to get up several times in the night feeling chocked or breathless, or if you...
Ovarian cancer- a call for greater awareness
Women’s Health Cancer

Ovarian cancer- a call for greater awareness

Many women are not knowledgeable about ovarian cancer before diagnosis despite most women experienci...
Vaginal problems are common after menopause but are often unreported
Women’s Health

Vaginal problems are common after menopause but are often unreported

With symptoms such as dryness, burning, or itching of the vagina, vulvovaginal atrophy (VVA) is esti...
Breast Cancer Risk Modification
Women’s Health

Breast Cancer Risk Modification

Approximately 90 percent of those diagnosed with breast cancer now survive at least five years after...
Women and younger persons have heart attacks too
Women’s Health

Women and younger persons have heart attacks too

Heart attack once characterized as an “old man’s disease” is increasingly occurring in younger peopl...
Helping girls achieve a healthy body image
Adolescent and Youth Health

Helping girls achieve a healthy body image

The pursuit for a perfect body or appearance can have a heavy toll on girls and they face significan...
Kidney disease tied to higher cancer risk
Chronic medical conditions Cancer

Kidney disease tied to higher cancer risk

Having unhealthy kidneys leads to retention of waste products, and has been associated with an incre...
Small changes can go far in preventing childhood obesity
Adolescent and Youth Health

Small changes can go far in preventing childhood obesity

Childhood obesity is growing problem that can adversely affect the health of the child.