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Ear anatomy

Ear anatomy

The ear is a sensory organ that enables hearing and regulates balance. There are three parts of the ear structure: the outer, middle and inner…

31 Dec 2007

Food for Healthy Skin

Food for Healthy Skin

Nutrition for healthy skin: Getting the best nutrition you can is essential for maintaining healthy skin. Good nutrition can help maintain an attractive complexion.

19 Dec 2007

The Top Health Stories of 2007

The Top Health Stories of 2007

The editors of Harvard Medical School’s Harvard Health Letter have chosen the top health stories of 2007. Here are this…

13 Dec 2007

Spinal Anaesthesia

Spinal Anaesthesia

For information on spinal anaesthesia or epidural anaesthesia.

10 Dec 2007

Are Children’s Growing Pains Real?

Are Children’s Growing Pains Real?

Your 8-year-old can’t sleep because his legs ache. Your friend’s 5-year-old daughter wakes up crying in the middle of the…

03 Dec 2007

Deficiency of Immune System Peacekeeper Pinpointed in Mice as Cause of Ulcerative Colitis

Deficiency of Immune System Peacekeeper Pinpointed in Mice as Cause of Ulcerative Colitis

In a series of mouse experiments, researchers at the Harvard School of Public Health (HSPH) have pinpointed a specific immune…

29 Nov 2007

Diet Rich in Fatty Acids could thwart Diabetes Onset

Diet Rich in Fatty Acids could thwart Diabetes Onset

Omega-3 fatty acids have long been touted for their heart-healthy and brain-boosting benefits. Consider cod liver oil, fortified infant formula…

22 Nov 2007

Quick-burning Carbs may cause Fatty Liver

Quick-burning Carbs may cause Fatty Liver

Diets rich in rapidly-digested carbohydrates not only expand waistlines, but may also cause fatty liver, a condition that can lead…

22 Nov 2007

Hayfever (seasonal rhinitis)

Hayfever (seasonal rhinitis)

Seasonal rhinitis or hay fever is an exaggerated response to an allergen (e.g. pollen), causing inflammation of the nose, itchy eyes and sneezing.

20 Nov 2007