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Sep 7, 2019

Hepatitis B – Symptoms, Causes, Treatment and Prevention

Hepatitis B is a specific type of liver infection caused by the hepatitis B virus…

Gifty Kwakye Sep 7, 2019
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Nov 30, 2010

Recharging with MILK?

Yes folks. It seems the new thing in the world of sports drinks is indeed…

Gifty Kwakye Nov 30, 2010
WELLNESS
Nov 20, 2010

SCREENING TESTS – Taking Charge of Your Health

Mayo Clinic recently released a list of top 10 preventable threats to women’s health which…

Gifty Kwakye Nov 20, 2010
WELLNESS
Oct 14, 2010

The Havoc of Tobacco Smoking

I recently ran into an old high school friend and during the excitement of catching…

Gifty Kwakye Oct 14, 2010
WELLNESS
Aug 7, 2010

Dealing With Lower Back Pain

Since attaining my medical degree, I have found that my work has a tendency to…

Gifty Kwakye Aug 7, 2010
WELLNESS
Jul 9, 2010

Going Bald? – What’s Your Hair Story?

If you have not yet seen Chris Rock’s documentary “Good Hair,” I highly recommend that…

Gifty Kwakye Jul 9, 2010
WELLNESS
Jun 14, 2010

The ABCs of Skin Cancer

Spring is here again with its beautiful colors and promise of new beginnings. However, on…

Gifty Kwakye Jun 14, 2010
WELLNESS
May 6, 2010

When It Hurts So Badly-Fibromyalgia

Fibromyalgia is a disease that causes constant widespread dull joint and muscle pains, adversely affecting…

Gifty Kwakye May 6, 2010
WELLNESS
Apr 16, 2010

Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)

What is IBS? Irritable bowel syndrome is a gastrointestinal (GI) disorder known to account for…

Gifty Kwakye Apr 16, 2010
WELLNESS
Mar 17, 2010

Gastrointestinal Esophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)

What are the causes of GERD? Gastrointestinal Esophageal Reflux Disease, also known as acid reflux…

Gifty Kwakye Mar 17, 2010
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