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Know Your Numbers: Blood Pressure, Cholesterol and Your Heart Health
You probably know your phone number, your ID number and perhaps even your car registration.
Choosing Contraception: Understanding Your Options and What May Suit You
There are pills, injections, implants, intrauterine devices, condoms and permanent options — and what works well for one person may not be the right choice for another.
Don’t Ignore Changes in Your Vision: Eye Symptoms That Need Attention
Sometimes the change is as simple as needing a new pair of glasses. Other times, changes in vision can be an early warning sign of an eye condition that needs treatment.
Forgetfulness or Something More? Understanding the Early Signs of Alzheimer’s
Forgetting someone’s name, walking into a room and wondering why you went there, or occasionally misplacing your keys happens to almost everyone.
ADHD in Adults: When Being Distracted Could Be Something More
You forget where you put your keys, procrastinate on a task you do not feel like doing or find yourself struggling to concentrate after a particularly stressful week.
Pregnancy and Alcohol: Why No Amount Is Considered Safe
Pregnancy often comes with a long list of questions about what you should eat, drink and avoid.
Cervical Cancer: The Screening and Warning Signs Every Woman Should Know
Cervical cancer is one of the cancers where prevention and early detection can make a significant difference.
Kidney Disease Can Be Silent: Who Should Get Checked and What to Watch For
Your kidneys work quietly in the background every day, filtering waste and excess fluid from your blood and helping your body maintain the right balance of water, salts and minerals.
When Your Child Has a Fever: When to Watch, When to Call a Doctor and When to Get Help
Few things make a parent reach for the thermometer faster than a child who suddenly feels hot, tired and miserable.
Traditional Medicine and Prescription Medication: Why Your Doctor Needs to Know What You’re Taking
Traditional medicine has been part of African healthcare for generations. Herbal preparations, medicinal plants and culturally rooted healing practices continue to play an important role in the lives of millions of people across the continent.
