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What is the difference between the flu and a common cold? Influenza (flu) and the common cold are both contagious respiratory illnesses, but they are caused by different viruses. Flu is caused by influenza viruses only, whereas the common cold can be caused by a number of different viruses, including rhinoviruses, parainfluenza, and seasonal coronaviruses.

What is Hypertension? Hypertension is also known as high blood pressure. It is often known as the ‘silent killer’ because you may not be aware that anything is wrong but the damage is occurring inside your body. Blood pressure is the force that is exerted by circulating blood against the walls of the body’s arteries. 

What is Diabetes? Diabetes mellitus is a metabolic disease that causes high blood sugar, either because your body doesn’t produce enough insulin or it does not effectively use the insulin it produces.  Blood glucose is the body’s main source of energy and comes from the food we eat.  Insulin is a hormone that is needed

Today is International Women’s Day, and this year’s theme speaks to “Gender equality today for a sustainable tomorrow.” Women are generally disproportionately affected whether it is in the workplace, society or in healthcare. According to the World Health Organisation, the health of women and girls is of particular concern because, in many societies, they are