Typhoid Fever – Protect Yourself Against It
Typhoid fever is a bacterial infection that can spread all over your body. It is often mentioned as a common...
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A New Year! Time to look after yourself better. Are you at risk of getting a heart attack or stroke?
I discuss Cardiovascular disease (CVD) this time. I find that knowing your risks helps to prevent serious problems. It also...
Chikungunya Fever
Mosquitos can cause Chikungunya, Japanese Encephalitis and Dengue of course. Let’s discuss the less well-known diseases spread by mosquitos this...
BACK PAIN!
A complaint we hear very often is back pain. Back pain, particularly lower back pain, is very common. Normally the...
Bali Belly: Tourists? Nightmare
Bali Belly is the name given to a condition often experienced by people when visiting or returning from Bali. What...
Australians Asked to Leave Shoes Behind After Bali Holidays
Deputy Prime Minister of New South Wales Paul Toole has made a new policy for Australians who had travelled to...
Dengue Fever Cases
Dengue fever has been making the rounds in Indonesia over the last few months. The disease, caused by the bites...
Obesity Rates in Children on the Rise in Indonesia
Obesity rates amongst youth in Indonesia is on the rise and is likely to result in more cases of non-communicable...
Dengue Vaccines What Is the Situation in Indonesia?
Dengue Vaccines There is a need for effective preventive interventions against dengue, a disease caused by four viruses, spread by...