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Heart health: Dr Joe
Keeping a healthy heart by quitting smoking and healthy eating reduces the risk of cardiovascular diseases like heart attack and high blood pressure.
05 May 2009
Swine influenza (swine flu; H1N1 influenza A)
Swine flu, medically named H1N1 influenza A, was first detected in humans in April 2009. The virus infects the respiratory system and can be fatal.
02 May 2009
Gaucher’s disease
Gaucher disease is a genetic disorder that leads to the build up of fatty deposits in multiple organs, including the spleen, liver, bone marrow and…
27 Apr 2009
Vasectomy
Vasectomy is a surgical procedure for male sterilisation. It involves severing the vas deferens and blocking or tying one or both of the severed ends. This…
21 Apr 2009
Generic Antiepileptic Drugs and Branded Antiepileptic Drugs
Generic antiepileptic drugs and branded antiepileptic drugs: A generic drug is a copy of the original brand product manufactured to treat a disease. For some…
07 Apr 2009
Breast cancer: Invasive/infiltrating ductal carcinoma (IDC)
Invasive ductal carcinoma in situ (IDC) refers to breast cancer that has spread. It is the second leading cause of cancer-related death in women.
07 Apr 2009
Penis enlargement
Penis size has been a source of male anxiety throughout history and across cultures. The only medical consensus regarding penis enhancement procedures is for the surgical…
21 Mar 2009
Pregnancy: Overview
Introduction to Pregnancy: Pregnancy is the potential result of sexual intercourse between a man and a woman. Pregnancy usually lasts for 9 months.
17 Feb 2009
Acid Reflux and Heartburn
Heartburn or acid reflux is a symptom of the disorder gastro-oesophageal reflux disease (GORD). It is described as a gripping discomfort situated below the breast…
17 Feb 2009
