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  • Gum Disease: How It Affects Your Overall Health – International Edition (English)

    I’m curious about whether gum infections can have an impact on the heart and overall bodily functions. Alice (by SMS) Gum disease, also known as periodontal disease, can adversely affect your general well-being, reaching far beyond oral health concerns. If left untreated, this condition may cause systemic inflammation, potentially increasing the likelihood of several…

  • Struggling with Sleep? My Poor Sleeping Pattern

    Could you please provide guidance on how I might improve my troubled sleep patterns? I am a 66-year-old retiree who previously worked as a civil servant. Peter (by SMS) Specialists suggest that grown-ups should aim for 7 to 9 hours of rest each night. Those getting fewer than 7 hours might face more health…

  • Fearful of the Sun, Woman Cracks Rib Bedridden by Severe Vitamin D Deficiency

    Fearful of the Sun, Woman Cracks Rib Bedridden by Severe Vitamin D Deficiency

    A 48-year-old woman hailing from China’s southwestern province of Sichuan suffered a rib fracture just by rolling over in bed, as a result of extreme vitamin D deficiency triggered by an overly cautious approach towards sunlight exposure. A woman, who wished to remain anonymous, suffered a broken rib when she rolled over in bed.…

  • Asthma Attacks: Keep Your Kids in School

    Kids who have asthma might face everyday issues such as persistent coughs, whistling sounds when they breathe, and difficulty catching their breath. These challenges can affect how well they pay attention during lessons and hinder them from fully engaging in schoolyard games or athletic pursuits. Untreated asthma can result in severe episodes that make…

  • Pregnant Women Flee Ogun for Benin as Healthcare System Crumbles

    Pregnant Women Flee Ogun for Benin as Healthcare System Crumbles

    Even though Igbokofi, one of the rural areas in Ogun State, Nigeria, is only a few hours’ drive from Lagos, the country’s busy economic hub, it still faces significant neglect, notably inadequate healthcare facilities. In this article, SEGUN ODUNAYO ventures deep into the tranquil village to reveal the severe health emergency quietly affecting its…

  • Billy Joel Halts Touring After Brain Disorder Diagnosis

    Billy Joel Halts Touring After Brain Disorder Diagnosis

    The singer of “Uptown Girl” has a buildup of fluids in his brain that has impacted his hearing, vision, and balance. Billy Joel has canceled all upcoming performances in North America and England following a diagnosis of fluid accumulation in his brain, which has impacted his “sight, hearing, and equilibrium.” Joel disclosed on social…

  • No Covid-19 Surge: Experts Report Only Sporadic Cases

    No Covid-19 Surge: Experts Report Only Sporadic Cases

    New Delhi [India], May 23 (ANI): The Delhi administration has released a guideline regarding COVID-19 and urged citizens to stay prepared; however, there remains no reason for alarm following the detection of 23 new coronavirus-positive cases. Nonetheless, according to the experts The situation remains under control. Dr. Suranjit Chatterjee, Senior Consultant of Internal Medicine…

  • Billy Joel Halts Tour Following Brain Condition Diagnosis

    Billy Joel Halts Tour Following Brain Condition Diagnosis

    Billy Joel has called off all upcoming tour dates following his diagnosis of a rare neurological disorder. The 76-year-old musician — famous for iconic tracks such as Piano Man, Uptown Girl, and We Didn’t Start the Fire — is currently receiving “top-notch care” and is “dedicated to focusing on his well-being,” according to an…

  • Amref Sounds Alarm on Spread of 17 Neglected Tropical Diseases

    Amref is raising concerns about a potential increase in the transmission of 17 Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTDs), which could affect more than 25 million people in Kenya. As stated by Amref, presently, 10 million people in Kenya are affected by at least one neglected tropical disease (NTD) and need treatment, particularly across 32 regions…

  • Healthy Stepdad Diagnosed with Constipation: Tragic Turn of Events Leads to His Death Two Weeks Later

    Healthy Stepdad Diagnosed with Constipation: Tragic Turn of Events Leads to His Death Two Weeks Later

    READ MORE: Woman Suffering from Muscle Pain Receives Incurable Cancer Diagnosis The grieving stepdaughter of a ‘fit and healthy’ man who passed away due to a lethal condition cancer Within just two weeks of being dismissed by doctors, she has encouraged GPs to pay closer attention to less obvious signs and symptoms. Ronnie Haston,…