Healthy breakfast choices
Cons: toasted muesli is loaded with fat; baked is a better choice. Cow's milk is high in saturated fat and can contribute to allergic symptoms. Pros: oats are a good source of fibre and vitamin Bs and are slow to absorb in the bloodstream. Oats ... [... more]
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Huntington's disease - genetics
Physical symptoms include twitching, lack of coordination and difficulties with speech and swallowing. Cognitive (thought-related) symptoms include short-term memory loss and concentration problems. Emotional symptoms include mood swings, apathy ... [... more]
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Dandruff and itching scalp
Dandruff describes scaling and itching of the skin on the scalp. Dandruff causes white flakes on the scalp. Medicated or anti-dandruff shampoos can help. Seborrhoeic dermatitis has similar symptoms to dandruff. Cradle cap in babies is a form of ... [... more]
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What not to do
You could also talk with one of your trusted adults, your doctor or school counsellor. If someone is suffering from five or more of these symptoms for most of the time over 2 weeks or longer, then he is probably âEUR~clinically depressedâEUR ( [... more]
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Borderline personality disorder
Borderline personality disorder (BPD) is one of a group of psychiatric conditions known as 'personality disorders'. People with BPD have difficulty relating to other people. With treatment, the symptoms of BPD can be managed better, reduced or ... [... more]
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Pregnancy and exercise
Regular exercise during pregnancy can prepare your body for labour. Physical activity may also help manage some symptoms of pregnancy such as insomnia and fatigue. Pelvic floor exercises are important before, during and after pregnancy. Regular ... [... more]
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Reflex sympathetic dystrophy syndrome
Reflex sympathetic dystrophy syndrome (RSDS) is thought to be caused by damage to the sympathetic nervous system. Symptoms include chronic burning pain that worsens with time and reduced movement of the affected body part. Reflex sympathetic ... [... more]
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Cystic fibrosis - Better Health Channel.
Cystic fibrosis (CF) is a life threatening genetic disorder. It severely affects the lungs and digestive system. There is currently no cure; however, with improved medication and treatment to manage symptoms, life expectancy has been extended ... [... more]
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Colonoscopy - Better Health Channel.
A colonoscopy is a medical procedure that examines the large bowel. This procedure can be used to look for cancer of the colon or colon polyps, and to help diagnose symptoms such as unexplained diarrhoea or abdominal pain. The colon is the last ... [... more]
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Eye injuries - foreign body in the eye
A foreign body is an object in your eye that shouldn't be there, such as a wood chip, metal shaving, insect or piece of glass. Don't try to remove it yourself. Seek urgent medical attention. Symptoms include pain, burning, irritation, a scratchy ... [... more]
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Peritonitis - Better Health Channel.
Peritonitis is inflammation of the membranes of the abdominal wall and organs. Peritonitis may be caused by the rupture of infected organs such as the appendix or bowel. Symptoms include strong abdominal (stomach) pain. Peritonitis is life ... [... more]
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Ear problems in children
Middle ear infections (otitis media) are common in babies and young children. Symptoms include earache, fever and deafness. Middle ear infections can be triggered by a cold. Mild cases clear up by themselves but more severe infections need ... [... more]
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