Being Aware Of Breast Cancer

Breast Cancer is a growing concern amongst women. Because of its nature, however, the subject is not one that we easily discuss. What are the symptoms? A lump or thickening in the breast or under the armpit A change in the position of the nipple Changes in the shape or size of the breast or […]

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Obesity and Breast Cancer

Obesity is on the rise worldwide, and is one of the leading risk factors for breast cancer. Excess body weight, poor diet, and physical inactivity have all been associated with an increased risk of breast cancer in post-menopausal women. In the UAE itself, obesity has gone up at an exponential rate over the last twenty […]

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Cardiovascular disease, Warning signs and Risk Factors

Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is the leading cause of chronic disease morbidity and mortality all over the world.  Around 17.7 million people worldwide succumb to cardiovascular diseases every year.* Cardiovascular diseases, the leading cause of premature death, includes heart attacks, strokes, and other circulatory related diseases. Particularly shocking is the increased rate in heart attacks among young people. According to many studies all […]

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