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Swine Flu- Prevention and Precautions

Swine Flu- Prevention and Precautions...

The rise of incidences of Swine flu (also known as Swine influenza) has been one of the most concerning developments of year 2009. The disease we commonly refer to as swine flu is an infection caused by a virus that was traditionally believed to affect only pigs. It was also thought that people usually do not get the swine flu. However, over the last year or two it is seen that human infections can and do happen. Read...
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Alcohol And Health

Alcohol And Health...

Social drinking is usually undertaken in social settings without intending a drunken state. It has been increasingly noted that this form of drinking is compatible with both happy and morose social occasions and is almost an indispensable aspect of the social routine nowadays Its party time and maybe you have an occasion to celebrate. The food at the table looks yummy and yonder the liquor section beckons you for that...
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Why Smoking Can Hurt

Why Smoking Can Hurt...

Cigarette smoking is injurious to health” – so screams the hoardings,cigarette advertisements and ironically even the cigarette packet thatyou hold. Yet, smokers continue to smoke with the “thought” – thewarning is not for me. When you smoke, with each puff of smoke that you inhale into yourlungs, you pollute your body with more than 2500 poisonous chemicalscapable of causing different types of cancers. ...
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Insomnia

Insomnia...

Sleep is equally as important to your health as a healthy diet and regular exercise. Insomnia (lack of sleep) can cause harm both physically as well as psychologically. On an average you need to get around 8 h of sleep every night although some individuals can do with far less sleep while some people need more than 8 h of sleep each night. Read More On IWH
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Anemia

Anemia...

Some women feel tired even before the day has begun. It could be a missed breakfast, a late night spent watching television or even partying with friends and family. The whole day lies ahead but there is hardly any energy left to even think clearly. The fact is lots of women feel tired everyday. And with all the demands of family, career and other activities, it is easy to understand why. But then, there could be another...
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Metabolic Disorders

Metabolic Disorders...

Metabolic syndrome or syndrome X is a health condition that is characterized by a group of health conditions that occur simultaneously. These health conditions—high blood pressure, high blood sugar levels, excess body fat around the waist and unhealthy cholesterol levels—increase your risk of heart disease, Stroke and Diabetes. Read More On IWH
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Are You Always Tired

Are You Always Tired...

Are you tired all the time—extremely exhausted and unable to carry on your normal daily tasks? If so, you could be suffering from a condition called chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS). Symptoms of CFS can last for more than 6 months. It can also last for years. It is further aggravated by physical or mental activity or stress and taking adequate rest does not relieve symptoms. Chronic fatigue syndrome usually begins after...
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IBS

IBS...

Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) or functional bowel syndrome is a disorder of the intestines. Excessive squeezing motions or the lack of adequate squeezing motion of the intestines makes food move too swiftly or too slowly through them. IBS affects both men and women but is more common in women. Read More On IWH
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Hemarrhoids

Hemarrhoids...

Hemorrhoids, also called piles, are swollen and inflamed veins in the passage for passing stools (anus and rectum). Depending on where they occur Hemorrhoids are classified into three types: Internal hemorrhoids: They occur in the veins located inside your Rectum. Although they may not cause pain, they may cause bleeding. External hemorrhoids: They occur in the veins outside your anus and can cause a lot of discomfort...
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Overactive Bladder

Overactive Bladder...

Overactive Bladder (OAB), also called irritable bladder, is a disorder of the urinary Bladder characterized by a sudden urge to urinate that you may find difficult to hold back. OAB can cause you to have little or no control over the flow of urine—a condition known as urinary incontinence where urine flow happens much against your will. Among men, it typically affects those above 65 years of age. However, women tend...
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