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Reducing teens' intake of sugary drinks

Reducing teens' intake of sugary drinks

Children’s intake of sugar-sweetened drinks – sodas, sports drinks, “juice drinks,” iced teas, lemonades and punches – has surged in…

18 Apr 2006

Pain & Sexuality

Pain & Sexuality

Sexuality is an important and sensitive issue that must be addressed in chronic pain sufferers. In people who suffer from pain, it is common for…

06 Apr 2006

Corticosteroids for Pain Relief

Corticosteroids for Pain Relief

Medical news information about orticosteroids for pain relief

04 Apr 2006

Vaginal thrush (yeast infection; vulvovaginal candidiasis; VVT; VVC)

Vaginal thrush (yeast infection; vulvovaginal candidiasis; VVT; VVC)

Vaginal thrush is a yeast infection of the vagina by Candida albicans. It is associated with medication use and causes a curdy discharge.

14 Mar 2006

Metabolic syndrome

Metabolic syndrome

Metabolic syndrome is a pre-diabetes metabolic condition that is diagnosed when several abnormalities like insulin resistance and obesity co-occur.

09 Mar 2006

Skin colour

Skin colour

Skin colour or tone is determined by pigmentation with melanin, and the amount and pattern of sun exposure which may cause burning or tanning.

03 Mar 2006

Fibrates

Fibrates

Fibrates are a class of lipid-lowering drugs used to treat hypercholesterolaemia and reduce the risk of cardiovascular conditions and heart attack.

22 Feb 2006

Clinical depression

Clinical depression

Clinical depression is a common psychological condition characterised by persistent feelings of sadness and hopelessness, and often also anxiety.

21 Feb 2006

Hypertension (high blood pressure)

Hypertension (high blood pressure)

Hypertension or high blood pressure is the leading cause globally of death and disability. It is associated with heart attack and kidney disease.

21 Feb 2006