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Depression-What you should know-Dr-Karuna Anand-poster

Depression: What you should know

Depression is a very real and treatable illness. But myths, misunderstandings, and stigma continue to be barriers to treatment for many, and the consequences of untreated depression can be life-threatening.

dr-amal-world-heart-day

Heart health matters the most

September 29 is World Heart Day which means that there’s no better time to discuss heart diseases. Dr. Amal A Louis, Interventional Cardiologist at Canadian Specialist Hospital answers questions about how to prevent and manage heart diseases.

World Hepatitis Day

WORLD HEPATITIS DAY 2021- “HEPATITIS CAN’T WAIT”

There are five main strains of the hepatitis virus, referred to as types A, B, C, D and E. While they all cause liver disease, they differ in important ways including modes of transmission, severity of the illness, geographical distribution and prevention methods.

How to Control Your Asthma

Asthma – Symptoms and causes

You can get asthma at any age. Asthma is not a contagious disease. You can not catch asthma from other people. Asthma is not caused by one single factor.

Understanding Obesity | Dr. Basim Alkhafaji

Understanding Obesity

Fat cells are what reserves our energy. Every time our body is in need of energy, which is all the time, it is these fat cells that give them the required energy to do their tasks. What happens to the fat cells of an obese body is that they expand.

Diabetes Foot Care · Why is foot care important?

Diabetes Foot Care- Why is foot care important?

Diabetes may also reduce blood flow to the feet, making it harder to heal an injury or resist infection. Because of these problems, you may not notice a foreign object in your shoe. As a result, you could develop a blister or a sore. This could lead to an infection or a non-healing wound that could put you at risk for an amputation.

Why is Breast Cancer Awareness so Important

Why is Breast Cancer Awareness so Important?

Every year, October, you likely see a wealth of information about breast cancer. And that is a good thing. Awareness surrounding breast cancer is incredibly important as early detection, often through screening, can catch the disease when it is most treatable.