The ebb and flow of lupus
'A diagnosis of Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE or lupus), a chronic, inflammatory autoimmune disorder, sometimes hits patients with a thud, because it is often the first time that they are hearing about the disease...
Oral piercing (part 2) - No kissing during the healing process
HOW IS tongue piercing done? ... - Dr. Heather-Dawn Lawson-Myers
Holiday crunch time
FOR MANY people, the upcoming holiday season will involve much festivity. We will have more to cram into our schedules in preparation for Christmas, and will need to plan to keep our energy reserves at full capacity. - Selena DeLeon
The 'sniffles' are here again!
'More than 200 different viruses are known to cause the cold. Rhinoviruses are the most common infecting agents but they seldom produce serious illnesses'. - Ellen Campbell -Grizzle
There's no special diabetic diet
WHETHER YOU are on medication or not, diet still remains the cornerstone of diabetes control. - Patricia Thompson M.Sc.
Beating the holiday blues
WE ARE approaching the end of another year! The air is filled with excitement. Soon it will be Christmas then the New Year. In between the excitement and planning, there's the New Year's resolutions. - Dr. Wendel Abel
Diabetes and the skin
IF YOU are diabetic, you are more likely to develop skin problems, especially if your blood glucose level is high. Fungal infections in persons with diabetes are often caused by the yeast called Candida Albicans (or thrush). - Dr. Clive Anderson
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