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IRON DEFICIENCY ANAEMIA
According to nhs.uk, iron deficiency anemia is defined as anaemia caused by lack of iron, often because of blood loss or pregnancy. It is treated with iron tablets prescribed by a GP and by eating iron-rich foods. Symptoms: These can include Tiredness and lack of...
FOUR KEYS TO A HEALTHIER DIET
According to the World Health Organization, these are four things that you can do today, to make your diet healthier and reduce your risk of developing certain diseases. These tips include: Eat a variety of food Eat plenty of vegetables and fruit Eat moderate amounts...
SEPSIS
Sepsis is the body’s overwhelming and life-threatening response to infection that can lead to tissue damage, organ failure, and death. In other words, it’s the body’s over active and toxic response to an infection. The burden of sepsis is most likely highest in low...
DEPRESSION AND SUICIDE
The last few weeks have been eventful globally in terms of suicide deaths among celebrities. One common denominator across these deaths has been depression. Kate Spade, the celebrity bag designer and TV presenter Anthony Bourdain of CNN, both battled with clinical...
WORLD BLOOD DONOR DAY: MYTHS ABOUT BLOOD DONATION
World Blood donor day is celebrated every 14th of June annually in many countries across the World. The celebration day coincides with the birthday Anniversary of Austrian Scientist Karl Landsteiner, who discovered the ABO blood group system. According to the World...
LUNG CANCER
Lung cancer is a group of cancers that starts in and primarily affects the lungs. Cancers are the second leading cause of death globally. Of all the cancers, lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer deaths among both men and women. It claims more lives each year...
