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Posted on : October 5, 2010

Bali Rabies – Update

Since the emergence of rabies in Bali in late 2008, this viral disease has been problematic for the government.  One of the factors causing difficulties in the eradication of rabies on the island ...
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Posted on : September 15, 2010

Concussion

Doctors may describe it as a “mild head injury”, because it’s usually not life threatening, but believe us, the effects of a concussion can be more than just mild! Of course, at least once, ...
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Posted on : September 13, 2010

Safe Diving

Since 4500 BC, humans have engaged in free (breath-hold) diving to obtain food and substances from shallow ocean floors at depths of 100 ft or more.  Humans, always ready for new inventions and ...
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Posted on : September 9, 2010

Formalin in Food

The widespread use of formalin, in preservation of fish, fruit and other food items is posing a threat to public health. The chemical used as a solution in water keeps fish fresh and makes fruits ...
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Posted on : September 9, 2010

The Right Way to Drink Coffee

The main substance in coffee is caffeine, which stimulates every part of the body: It stimulates the brain and makes you feel wide awake, energetic and better able to concentrate. It increases ...
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Posted on : September 9, 2010

Bali Belly

The tropical paradise island of Bali has many things to offer; the unique artwork, the beautiful scenery, and great parties.  One other event you won’t forget is if you experience gastroenteritis ...
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Posted on : August 18, 2010

Before You Go to the Beach

Bali’s beaches are one of the main interests that draw visitors to the island.  Did you know you could get sick from swimming in the beaches?  Some can even result in serious illnesses that may ...
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Posted on : July 23, 2010

Hemodialysis

Imagine your kidney as the filter and waste disposal machine of your body.  The human body produces and metabolizes several substances.  Blood transports the waste of metabolized substances to ...
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Posted on : July 13, 2010

Watch out for Dengue Fever!

Watch out for Dengue Fever! We think it’s time to remind you about dengue fever… again. The tropics and the rainy season… One unique combination that reminds us of dengue fever.  Indonesia ...
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Posted on : June 3, 2010

Home Pregnancy Test

Positive or negative? This is the big question for every woman taking the home pregnancy test. In fact, then another question should pop-up, “Is it false-positive or false-negative?” Read on. ...
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Posted on : June 3, 2010

Pulmonary Embolism

You must have heard about people having a heart attack, where there is a blood clot blocking the blood supply to the heart. Similar to a heart attack, pulmonary embolism is a lung attack, where a ...
Quit Smoking Today!
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Posted on : June 3, 2010

Quit Smoking Today!

Smoking kills more than 440,000 people a year, making it more lethal than AIDS, automobile accidents, homicides, suicides, drug overdoses and fires combined.  Think twice before you smoke that ...
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Posted on : June 2, 2010

Surfing Injuries

Surfing Injuries Although surfing is thought to be a relatively risk free sport, with an incidence between 3 – 4 injuries per 1000 days of surfing, we think it’s wise that you know what to ...
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Posted on : June 2, 2010

Sore throat

Sore Throat We might just call the sore throat a common sore, since it is as common as the common cold. It could happen to anyone, anywhere and anytime. It can be an early sign of many diseases, ...
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Posted on : November 11, 2009

Athlete’s Foot

Don’t be fooled if you ever get this diagnosis.  It doesn’t mean you’re eligible to compete for a gold medal.  Here’s the real truth about athlete’s foot. The ...
What is swine flu?
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Posted on : August 13, 2009

What is swine flu?

Swine flu is a highly contagious acute respiratory disease of pigs caused by influenza A virus.  It causes high levels of illness and low death rates in pigs. Swine influenza viruses may ...
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Posted on : July 16, 2009

Snoring and Sleep Apnea

More than 30% of adults snore, at least a few nights each week.  Imagine how many people’s sleep are disrupted from one person’s loud snore and what is more a concern is when snoring ...
Digital Imaging X Ray
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Posted on : July 16, 2009

Digital Imaging X-ray

The discovery of x-ray by Wilhem Roentgen in the late 1800s is one of the greatest contribution in medicine. From an X-ray we can know problems happening inside the human’s body. Further ...
Blocking The Sun
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Posted on : July 15, 2009

Blocking the Sun

Ultraviolet rays in sun light can cause serious and often irreversible harm to the body. This can range from eye damage to the more extreme, skin cancer. Prevention must start from early age. For ...
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Posted on : July 15, 2009

Motion Sickness

Why are people more likely to get car sick in the back seat than in the front? Why are drivers less likely to get car sick than front seat passengers? Why do some people get sick in the car only ...