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What to know about the side effects of chemotherapy
Chemotherapy drugs don't just kill cancer cells, they also kill other rapidly dividing cells and this leads to many of the side effects associated with chemo.
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Chemotherapy 101 - the basics
Chemotherapy is a type of drug therapy used to treat cancer that works by killing rapidly dividing cells in the body.
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What you need to know about the Mediterranean diet
The Mediterranean diet is a healthy way of eating that has been associated with many health benefits. Read on to learn more about the Mediterranean diet.
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Eating well during chemotherapy - foods to eat and foods to avoid
There is no specific diet to follow while you're on chemotherapy, but getting adequate nutrition is essential to help you get well.
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Two COVID-19 vaccine doses needed when dealing with the Delta variant - And a third helps even more
Researchers have been investigating how vaccines perform against the Delta variant. Here’s what they’ve found.
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8 Reasons why sleep is important
A good night's sleep is essential for your health and wellbeing. Here are 8 reasons why sleep is important.
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Kombucha: The benefits and risks of this fermented tea
Kombucha is a fizzy, fermented tea that has gained popularity in recent years due to its supposed health benefits, but it's not suitable for everyone.
Featured Health Guides
Browse our list of detailed information guides that group together a variety of articles for frequently diagnosed conditions.
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Allergies
Allergies are an overreaction by your immune system to a substance or food that is not considered harmful to most other people. Substances that cause allergies are called allergens or “triggers”.
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Asthma
Asthma is a common inflammatory lung disease which can lead to attacks of wheezing, shortness of breath, chest tightness, and coughing.
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COVID-19
COVID-19, or coronavirus disease, is the disease caused by SARS-CoV-2 (severe acute respiratory syndrome coronaviurus 2) the novel coronavirus identified in Wuhan, China in December 2019.
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Diabetes
Diabetes is a condition where the body cannot maintain normal blood glucose levels. There are 3 main types: gestational, type 1, type 2 plus a stage before called pre-diabetes.