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Colic in Children

Colic is a temporary, harmless, self-limiting condition in children and has no definitive cure
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Taking care after paralysis

Attending to an elderly person who has suffered a stroke can be eased with some general tips
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Hypertension – A Silent Killer

High blood pressure is a concern not only for aging people but also for the young. Here are certain dos and don'ts you can follow to stay healthy
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Blow the cold out

Keep the "cough and cold" menace out but, if it comes knocking, take good care of yourself
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The joy of cancer

In his battle against cancer, the writer discovered that it's a blessing in disguise
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Chronic Kidney Failure

Chronic renal failure is debilitating and irreversible. Hence, it is important to understand the causes, symptoms and measures to manage it
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Infections may be good for children

Studies have proved that infections in children might be beneficial in developing their immune power
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Leaders required to wipe out AIDS

The fight against the ever-worsening HIV epidemic needs champions and leaders from all walks of life — be it politics, business or youth - who will deliver results
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Unite for Diabetes

United Nations and International Diabetes Federation have pledged international efforts in preventing diabetes-related deaths by observing World Diabetes Day from 2007-08
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Chikungunya: Fever that Bends the Joints

No relation of chicken or bird flu, chikungunya can dramatically affect your bones and undermine your health