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When should I see an optician about eye symptoms?

Eye symptoms are prevalent. The good news is that most of them don’t have anything to worry about and settle down on their own. But it is important to know what symptoms you should look out for because some symptoms are warning signs of a condition that could be eyesight-threatening if you don’t get them […]
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Should I panic if I have blood in my stool?

Having blood in your stools is quite common, and is generally not something to worry about, but it usually needs to be checked out. The possible occurrence of blood in stool most likely comes from the gut, but the lower down your gut it comes from, the brighter it will be. One of the most […]
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What are Threadworms?

Most of us are pretty cool about earthworms. Some of us don’t even mind snakes, but the idea of a threadworm wriggling out of your bottom is enough to make most people reel in utter disgust. The good news is they don’t usually cause any symptoms, and indeed certainly don’t cause harm, but even so. […]
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What is Alcoholic Liver Disease?

Too much alcohol is bad for you and by too much, we mean more than the recommended upper limits. That’s about 14 units a week for men and women, spread over several days and with at least a couple of alcohol-free days per week. One of the many bits of your body that will suffer […]
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What is Irritable Bowel Syndrome?

Irritable bowel syndrome, or IBS, is very common. It affects probably one in five adults at some point. It’s a long-term condition, causing cramping tummy pains, bloating, wind, changes in bowel habits, and much more. It’s what we call a functional bowel disorder. That does not mean that it is all in your mind. But […]
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What Do Pharmacists Do?

Pharmacists are highly trained healthcare professionals. They’re an invaluable member of the primary care system these days. For instance, many medicines that used to be available only on prescription are now available at the local pharmacy. They can advise you about new conditions, or if you have familiar symptoms that you know what treatment you […]
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Toothache: Causes, Treatment, and Who Should You Consult?

Toothache is caused by inflammation of the dental pulp, which is a combination of nerves and blood vessels deep inside your tooth. There are actually three layers to a tooth. On the outside, we all know about the hard enamel, but underneath that there’s a softer dentine and underneath that, again, is this pulp which […]
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Facts about Multiple Sclerosis

What is Multiple Sclerosis?Multiple Sclerosis, or MS, is a disease that causes multiple scars on nerves in the brain and spinal cord. These scars keep the nerves from working properly. What Causes Multiple Sclerosis?Doctors don’t know what causes Multiple Sclerosis, but most doctors believe that your immune system attacks your body’s tissues as if they […]
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Everything you need to know about Rheumatoid Arthritis (Rheumatism)

Rheumatoid arthritis is an autoimmune disease where a person’s immune system attacks and targets the healthy connective tissue surrounding joints in the body. It affects approximately 1% of the population. Rheumatoid arthritis most commonly affects individuals aged between 30 and 60, however onset can occur at any age. Women have more than double the chance […]
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How caffeine affects the body and brain

Caffeine is the most commonly used psychoactive drug in the world. One of the reasons it is so popular is the effects it has on the body. For example; that pick-me-up feeling you get from your coffee breaks is simply the caffeine-blocking adenosine in your brain, which is the hormone that causes you to feel […]
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