Blogs
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World Heart Day 2021
29 September 2021World Heart Day is celebrated annually on the 29th of September with the aim to educate individuals regarding the management and prevention of commonly prevailing cardiovascular diseases. ...
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How to Prevent Bleeding Gums
03 September 2021Bleeding gums are often considered normal and ignored however if happening frequently, this may indicate serious underlying problems. Bleeding from gums commonly occurs due to plaque build-up that encourages bacteria to grow along the gum line, leading to sensitivity and bleeding....
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Breastfeeding – mother and child’s health
31 July 2021According to WHO, only 37.7% of mothers practice exclusive breastfeeding for approximately 6 months in Pakistan. The low rates of breastfeeding lead to several major problems in infants such as higher medical costs, early deaths, lower IQ and issues in physical growth. ...
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Stomach Ulcers
23 July 2021Stomach ulcers occur when a protective thick layer of mucus is reduced due to stress, gastric juices, bacterial infection, long term use of medicines such as Aspirin and ibuprofen. According to American Gastroenterological Association about a third of all ulcers are caused by aspirin and other paink...
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High Cholesterol – What to know
17 July 2021High cholesterol occurs when you have too much of fatty substance in your blood. High cholesterol has no prominent symptoms and can only be detected after a blood test. High cholesterol levels usually block your blood vessels and may lead to a heart attack or stroke. ...
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Dengue Fever
08 July 2021Dengue fever is mosquito-borne tropical disease typically transmitted through the bite of an infected mosquito. The virus responsible for causing dengue, is called dengue virus (DENV). ...
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Sarcoma Awareness Month 2021
01 July 2021Each year, July is observed as Sarcoma Awareness Month to educate individuals and to raise awareness of this “forgotten cancer”. Sarcoma is a rare type of cancer in adults and is commonly called the “forgotten cancer”. ...
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World Vitiligo Day 2021
25 June 2021The 25th of June is marked as World Vitiligo Day to raise awareness and support the Vitiligo community. For years, individuals with Vitiligo have suffered challenges, bullying and social anxiety. ...
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Nutrition and Hydration Week
14 June 2021Good nutrition and hydration are vital in all stages of life. What we eat and drink can have a significant impact on our general health, quality of life and how well we perform our daily life activities....
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Heatstroke - Recognising the signs and symptoms can help save a life
05 June 2021As summer approaches people living in hot regions experience heatstroke. Heatstroke is a condition caused by excessive body heating due to prolonged exposure or physical exertion in high temperatures. ...
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