Health files
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Health files
Hepatitis
I) What is hepatitis ? Hepatitis refers to any inflammation of the liver that can be caused by...
Diarrhea: understanding, preventing and treating it
Definition of diarrheal diseases Diarrhea is characterized by three main elements: Stools that are...
Understanding epilepsy
I) Definition of epilepsy: Epilepsy is a chronic disease that affects the brain. It is one of the...
Understanding Tuberculosis
I) Tuberculosis: definition and key figures Definition: Tuberculosis (TB) is an...
Understanding HIV and AIDS
1) HIV and AIDS: definitions and key figures Definition: from HIV to AIDS AIDS, also known as...
Allergic Rhinitis
Allergic rhinitis: what is it? Allergic rhinitis, also called hay fever, is the most common...
Hypertension #1 : what is high blood pressure ?
What is high blood pressure ? We often hear about high blood pressure, a disease that is defined by...
Hypertension #2 – How to properly measure and monitor your blood pressure ?
How to properly measure and monitor your blood pressure? Hypertension is the number one chronic...
Hypertension #3 – Following some healthy guidelines
A few suggestions on how to live better with high blood pressure If you have high blood pressure,...