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Cosmetic Surgery: Making a Decision
All people considering having cosmetic surgery must weigh up the potential risks and benefits of the surgery as well as their personal circumstances. It is…
17 Nov 2010
Counterfeit drugs
Counterfeit drugs are fake medicines, or medicines which have been manufactured or packaged fraudulently.
08 Nov 2010
Cold Sores
Cold sores are blisters on the lips causes by the Herpes virus. They are annoying but not harmful, and can be treated.
29 Oct 2010
Gaming and Childhood Development
In recent years, there has been an explosion in the number of games, both console games and online games. The effects of these gaming activities…
17 Oct 2010
Nicotine replacement therapy (NRT)
Nicotine replacement therapy (NRT) is a pharmacological intervention for smoking cessation. NRT delivers a dose of nicotine into the bloodstream which replaces the nicotine that…
15 Oct 2010
Mindfulness
Mindfulness is a meditation technique focused on promoting mental health by raising self awareness of stressors and living in the present moment.
12 Oct 2010
Contraception: Morning After Pill
The morning after pill or day after pill is an emergency contraceptive method that can prevent pregnancy up to 72 hours after unprotected sex.
12 Oct 2010
Bowel Health: Babies and Children
Bowel movements in babies are common, and bowel habits change with what babies and children eat. If they cause tummy pains, they should be checked…
12 Oct 2010
Anticoagulants
Anticoagulants are substances that work against the process of blood clotting. Normally, clotting only occurs when there is blood loss from a damaged blood vessel.…
04 Oct 2010
