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Tonsillitis PDF Print E-mail
Written by Libya Times   
Monday, 28 September 2009 00:00

TonsillitisFor parents, it's a potential nightmare to have your children come and show off a very sore throat. A raspy voice, fever and coughing are all warning signs of this ailment; however nothing is more symptomatic than when having the child open their mouth and say "ah."
Tonsillitis is when the tonsils — fleshy lymphatic pads on each side of the back of the throat — become infected with a virus or bacteria. A common childhood ailment, tonsillitis causes the tonsils to become swollen and painful.

Last Updated on Thursday, 24 December 2009 12:40
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The Dreaded Varicose Veins PDF Print E-mail
Written by Libya Times   
Monday, 28 September 2009 00:00

The Dreaded Varicose VeinsVaricose veins go without introduction, especially to the female readers. They themselves have often pondered on this issue and with good reason to do so. Statistics show that 41% of women are expected to have abnormal leg veins by the time they reach their fifties. It hence becomes incumbent to increase awareness as to what the nature of this condition.
Varicose veins are gnarled, enlarged veins. Any vein may become varicose, but the veins most commonly affected are those in your legs and feet.

Last Updated on Thursday, 24 December 2009 12:38
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Swine Flu in the Middle East PDF Print E-mail
Written by George Haddad   
Monday, 28 September 2009 00:00

swine fluThe number of H1N1 infected cases in the Middle East is increasing rapidly, the Ministry of Health in Egypt announced the second swine-flu-related fatality. The ministry said that the fatality is for a 25-year-old woman from Diqhliya governorate.

Last Updated on Thursday, 24 December 2009 12:34
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