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World Kidney Day Special: Be kind to your kidneys

Keep your kidneys in good shape right from young age to avoid chances of kidney disorders when you are old

Heart Attacks and Depression

Studies show that 48 percent of people can develop depression following a heart attack. But experts say this depression may not be purely psychological.

(Video) PACT: Help for HIV Positive People

Through PACT (Prevention and Access to Care and Treatment), a Brigham and Womens Hospital program, case managers help HIV positive patients in inner-city Boston adhere to their treatment plan.

(Video) Surgical Treatment for Epilepsy

In this Children's Channel video podcast, Roger Hudgins, MD, director of the division of neurosurgery at Akron Children's Hospital, discusses how surgery can ease the symptoms of epilepsy and even provide a cure for many of the most severely affected individuals.

When eating becomes a disorder

Eating disorders are usually complex and a hard battle to fight. But with a little help, you can get over them.

Peptic Ulcer: Symptoms, Causes, Diagnosis and Treatment

Peptic ulcers spell serious trouble for your stomach. Thankfully, they can be avoided as well as effectively treated
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Piles: No easy way out

Are you suffering from piles? There is no need to sit tight or suffer silently.There are many things you can do right at home to get relief

Medical checkups are important

With the emphasis on preventive health care, check-ups are now more important than ever.

Top Spin

Vertigo is not the fear of heights as commonly believed; it refers to a sensation of spinning or whirling

An eye on infections

Don't let eye infections become a blind spot as they can harm your eyes. Here are some tips to help you identify and manage eye infections